Season 6- Episode 8: Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater

Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, interim president of Nevada State University, leads a powerful story shaped by service, education, and a defining moment for Nevada’s future. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, she shares how her journey through public service, labor, and higher education led her to one of Southern Nevada’s fastest-growing institutions. She highlights efforts to expand access, strengthen workforce pipelines, launch Nevada State’s first-ever athletics program, and build a new North Las Vegas campus, showing how saying yes, showing up, and staying curious can transform both a career and a community.Nevada State University:https://nevadastate.edu/Nevada State Athletics:https://nevadastate.edu/athletics