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CSMC President, Sandro Lanni, was searching for a better school for his children, unsatisfied with his options he decided to start a charter school. He quickly realized that charter schools needed financial and business support that he did not have. He used his professional experience to launch an organization that provides expert back-office support services at affordable rates with input from education leaders he met along the way.

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Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Cody Sherlock moved to Las Vegas in 2017. He currently serves as a mortgage lender at CrossCountry Mortgage, helping families achieve the American dream of homeownership. In addition to this role, Cody is the owner of Living Large Las Vegas, a multi-media company, and serves as Chair of the Board for the Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Charter Schools.

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Dr. Ricardo Villalobos currently serves as the Chief Programs Officer for Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada's Local Workforce Development Board, which oversees WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Workers, and Youth Programs.

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Pilot Gabriel Wall is was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, he has always had a passion for aviation. Despite not finishing high school, he dedicated himself to hard work and determination to achieve his dreams. In his 20s, he worked in information technology sales, allowing him to save up enough to start flying lessons—a lifelong aspiration he’d held since childhood. He first flew solo at the age of 16 in 2002, even before he could drive. However, due to financial limitations, his progress was temporarily paused. It wasn’t until 2013 that he completed his commercial license, and by 2016, he secured his first job as a flight instructor.

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Jeffrey R. Woolf, Ph.D. (1991), is Senior Lecturer in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He has published dozens of studies on the History of Jewish Law, and the Intellectual History of the Medieval Ashkenazic and Renaissance Italian Jewish communities.

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Chris Cleveland is the lead singer for Stars Go Dim, an American pop rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma that formed in late 2007. Overcoming his 16 surgeries on his left ear, Chris is completely deaf out of that ear and still perseveres in his career as a successful singer-songwriter.

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Joe Flano, representing Major League Barber, The Original Barber Brand, is a dedicated professional who began his barbering journey at 16 and became licensed by 17. He has since built a career educating and hosting competitions at major international trade shows like ISSE Long Beach, IBS New York, and Premiere Orlando. Through Major League Barber, Joe strengthens industry standards by organizing educational events nationwide and is helping launch an innovative Online Barber Platform for global access. He also consults for Barber Expos and Tradeshows, helping others bring their event ideas to life, all while continuing to elevate the barbering profession through education and community-building.

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Ray Hennessy is a dedicated wildlife photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature, particularly birds, through creative lighting and unique compositions. His journey into wildlife photography began in 2007 as a passionate hobby, which has since evolved into his full-time career.

Since 2020, Ray has been living on the road, traveling across the United States and Canada in his van to explore and photograph stunning natural landscapes and wildlife. His distinctive approach to photography emphasizes not only the subject but also its surrounding habitat, allowing viewers to experience the full story of the wildlife he encounters.

Beyond his work behind the lens, Ray is committed to educating and mentoring other photographers. He has had the privilege of teaching students from around the world, both in person and remotely, helping them refine their skills and develop their own artistic vision. Through his workshops, he strives to share his knowledge and inspire others to grow in their wildlife photography journey.

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Joseph (Joe) Drab has served as a firefighter/paramedic for 14 years with Norfolk Fire Rescue in Virginia. Throughout his career, he has completed a 7-month fire academy, led two recruit academies as an instructor, piloted fireboats, served in Special Operations (Rescue Company 1), and helped found both the Peer Support Team and the Community Outreach Program. He was also named Firefighter of the Year.

Joe serves the City of Norfolk, a 66-square-mile area with about 250,000 residents that swells to 350,000 during the workday and is home to Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base. Norfolk Fire Rescue handles around 50,000 fire and EMS calls annually across 14 stations, staffed by over 500 members operating engines, ambulances, ladder trucks, rescue units, fireboats, and battalion chiefs. Life-or-death emergencies occur daily, making Norfolk one of the busiest and most demanding environments for first responders.

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