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Hello, I’m Stacy Smith & I’m the Director of NyE Communities Coalition. I have lived in Pahrump since 1991 and have
been visiting the community since the late 70’s. Many of my family members have relocated here also, so in addition
to my husband- Larry, daughter- Jill and son -Jake, I have siblings, nieces, nephews and my mom along with many
friends who live here. As a result I’m really invested in seeing this area become a healthy and successful community.
I have been in social service jobs since college, focusing mostly on addiction treatment until the coalition formed in
2001 and I went to work for the school district, coordinating the coalition and prevention programming. I’m fortunate in
that I enjoy my job & I’m challenged on a daily basis. Plus, I work with great people – both in the office and across the
communities of Nye and Esmeralda. Please stop by the office and visit if you haven’t already!
been visiting the community since the late 70’s. Many of my family members have relocated here also, so in addition
to my husband- Larry, daughter- Jill and son -Jake, I have siblings, nieces, nephews and my mom along with many
friends who live here. As a result I’m really invested in seeing this area become a healthy and successful community.
I have been in social service jobs since college, focusing mostly on addiction treatment until the coalition formed in
2001 and I went to work for the school district, coordinating the coalition and prevention programming. I’m fortunate in
that I enjoy my job & I’m challenged on a daily basis. Plus, I work with great people – both in the office and across the
communities of Nye and Esmeralda. Please stop by the office and visit if you haven’t already!
Loyd has a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling in the areas of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
and Family Systems Counseling. He is a Certified Prevention Specialist through the State of
Pennsylvania and an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist through the International
Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.
Loyd worked for the University of Wisconsin System for eight years in the areas of Student Life and the
Counseling and Human Development Center and taught graduate level courses in “The Development
and Perpetuation of Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors”, “Group Work and Development”, “Creating
Healthy Learning Environments” and “Adventure Based Counseling, Activities and Programs” for
Aurora University for six years.
He directed a Residence Life Program for Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka Alaska for three years as well as
providing adventure based activities (sea kayaking, mountain hiking and Island touring/camping) for students.
Loyd created his own business in 1984 and has provided management enhancement and organizational
development for school districts, businesses and major corporations throughout the United States.
Upon joining NyE Communities Coalition, Loyd was selected by the Nevada Substance Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Agency to become the State of Nevada, CSAP (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, US
Department of Health and Human Services) Fellow and has worked in this position for three years.
Currently, Loyd is NCC’s Community Education and Outreach Coordinator and provides education, technical
assistance and programs to NCC staff, community partners, other community coalitions and community
organizations and businesses.
and Family Systems Counseling. He is a Certified Prevention Specialist through the State of
Pennsylvania and an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist through the International
Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.
Loyd worked for the University of Wisconsin System for eight years in the areas of Student Life and the
Counseling and Human Development Center and taught graduate level courses in “The Development
and Perpetuation of Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors”, “Group Work and Development”, “Creating
Healthy Learning Environments” and “Adventure Based Counseling, Activities and Programs” for
Aurora University for six years.
He directed a Residence Life Program for Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka Alaska for three years as well as
providing adventure based activities (sea kayaking, mountain hiking and Island touring/camping) for students.
Loyd created his own business in 1984 and has provided management enhancement and organizational
development for school districts, businesses and major corporations throughout the United States.
Upon joining NyE Communities Coalition, Loyd was selected by the Nevada Substance Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Agency to become the State of Nevada, CSAP (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, US
Department of Health and Human Services) Fellow and has worked in this position for three years.
Currently, Loyd is NCC’s Community Education and Outreach Coordinator and provides education, technical
assistance and programs to NCC staff, community partners, other community coalitions and community
organizations and businesses.
Hello Everyone, I have been a part of the Pahrump community since 1997 and lived in the state of
Nevada since 1981. I have two sons PJ who is 20 and Jacob who is 16. I have been lucky to be a
part of the coalition since it began in 2001. I have served on the Managing Board as Treasurer for
three years and worked in various staff positions. I am a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist and
have been “certified” as a Trainer of Trainers. I feel lucky to work for NyECC and with some of the
best people around both as other staff members and members of the community in general. I have
had many opportunities both with the coalition and the school district to increase my knowledge and to
use that knowledge to work within the communities in Nye and Esmeralda counties. I look forward to
continuing this work and encourage everyone to check us out and become involved in this worthwhile
organization.
Nevada since 1981. I have two sons PJ who is 20 and Jacob who is 16. I have been lucky to be a
part of the coalition since it began in 2001. I have served on the Managing Board as Treasurer for
three years and worked in various staff positions. I am a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist and
have been “certified” as a Trainer of Trainers. I feel lucky to work for NyECC and with some of the
best people around both as other staff members and members of the community in general. I have
had many opportunities both with the coalition and the school district to increase my knowledge and to
use that knowledge to work within the communities in Nye and Esmeralda counties. I look forward to
continuing this work and encourage everyone to check us out and become involved in this worthwhile
organization.
Hello, I’m Joanna Darrow & I’m the Youth Coordinator for NyE Communities Coalition YO since August 2007. I have
lived in Pahrump since 2006 with my husband Bert and my daughter Cynthia. As a parent and a member of NyE
Communities Coalition I am invested in the youth in our communities.
I have been working with youth since 2001 and have several years experience planning, implementing and facilitating
activities for youth. I am very fortunate that my job allows me to be creative, have fun and work with youth on issues
that need to be addressed in today’s society. Today’s youth are the leaders of tomorrow, and it is great that they can
stand up and speak out about what they believe in. I love my job & since I am working with teens the majority of the
time I am challenged every day.
lived in Pahrump since 2006 with my husband Bert and my daughter Cynthia. As a parent and a member of NyE
Communities Coalition I am invested in the youth in our communities.
I have been working with youth since 2001 and have several years experience planning, implementing and facilitating
activities for youth. I am very fortunate that my job allows me to be creative, have fun and work with youth on issues
that need to be addressed in today’s society. Today’s youth are the leaders of tomorrow, and it is great that they can
stand up and speak out about what they believe in. I love my job & since I am working with teens the majority of the
time I am challenged every day.
A San Bernardino, CA native, I re-located to Pahrump three years ago with my husband Dave. I have been a happy
NyE Communities Coalition Employee for two years. My area is working on children’s health projects such as fitness,
nutrition, and dental health.
I retired from Southern California Gas Company after 27 years in various customer service positions. My favorite was
customer service representative instructor. It was fun being a “pretend customer” calling in with some hairy situations.
After two years of travels in our 5th wheel, we settled in Yucaipa, CA and I became director of the Yucaipa Chamber of
Commerce for four years.
We have 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Our kids are getting old!
Love my job and co-workers. Life is good.
NyE Communities Coalition Employee for two years. My area is working on children’s health projects such as fitness,
nutrition, and dental health.
I retired from Southern California Gas Company after 27 years in various customer service positions. My favorite was
customer service representative instructor. It was fun being a “pretend customer” calling in with some hairy situations.
After two years of travels in our 5th wheel, we settled in Yucaipa, CA and I became director of the Yucaipa Chamber of
Commerce for four years.
We have 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Our kids are getting old!
Love my job and co-workers. Life is good.
Hellooooooooooooo! I am Tammy Moore; I am the Financial Coordinator for NCC. When I first started with NCC I was
a volunteer with no idea of what a coalition is. After volunteering for 3 months I was offered the position of part time
coalition assistant. Within 3 more months my position became full time and has evolved over the last five years into a
job that I truly love. I have been a resident of Pahrump on and off for 20 years. On and off meaning, I have moved
away 4 times and every time something brings me back. Pahrump has changed so much, for the better and I believe a
large part of that is the work that NCC is doing in our communities. When I was younger I can honestly say that I was a
contributor to so many problems that our communities face today. But with 14 years of recovery under my belt I am
proud to be a part of the effort to make this community a happier, healthier place to live.
a volunteer with no idea of what a coalition is. After volunteering for 3 months I was offered the position of part time
coalition assistant. Within 3 more months my position became full time and has evolved over the last five years into a
job that I truly love. I have been a resident of Pahrump on and off for 20 years. On and off meaning, I have moved
away 4 times and every time something brings me back. Pahrump has changed so much, for the better and I believe a
large part of that is the work that NCC is doing in our communities. When I was younger I can honestly say that I was a
contributor to so many problems that our communities face today. But with 14 years of recovery under my belt I am
proud to be a part of the effort to make this community a happier, healthier place to live.
Hello, my name is Lisa Cantrell. I am the Coalition Assistant. I was a Las Vegas resident since 1989
and in 2008 my son, Sebastian and I moved to Pahrump to be closer to our family. I graduated from
Advanced Technologies Academy in 1997, where I studied Computer Graphics. I went on to work at
the Clark County School District as Support Staff in their Graphic Arts Department where I learned
about taking projects into large commercial printing. Since then I have worked at Kinko’s FedEx where
I was a Computer Specialist and Custom Printing Coordinator, I got to design logos and create
documents for clients and learned about shipping. After that I became a Manager of The UPS Store
where I learned how to run a productive retail business. All of these experiences have brought me
where I am at today.
In March of 2009, I started at NyE Communities Coalition as a CWEP volunteer. I did not know what to
expect nor did I know what the coalition did. After being here just a few days, I knew I wanted to be a
part of what was going on in my new community and I knew that the coalition was making a huge
difference. In April of 2009, I became the Coalition Assistant full-time. I feel blessed everyday that I
come to work, because now I know I am also making a difference in the community I call home.
and in 2008 my son, Sebastian and I moved to Pahrump to be closer to our family. I graduated from
Advanced Technologies Academy in 1997, where I studied Computer Graphics. I went on to work at
the Clark County School District as Support Staff in their Graphic Arts Department where I learned
about taking projects into large commercial printing. Since then I have worked at Kinko’s FedEx where
I was a Computer Specialist and Custom Printing Coordinator, I got to design logos and create
documents for clients and learned about shipping. After that I became a Manager of The UPS Store
where I learned how to run a productive retail business. All of these experiences have brought me
where I am at today.
In March of 2009, I started at NyE Communities Coalition as a CWEP volunteer. I did not know what to
expect nor did I know what the coalition did. After being here just a few days, I knew I wanted to be a
part of what was going on in my new community and I knew that the coalition was making a huge
difference. In April of 2009, I became the Coalition Assistant full-time. I feel blessed everyday that I
come to work, because now I know I am also making a difference in the community I call home.
