Join us on Sunday, March 19th from 11am-2pm for the YBIB Women’s History Month Luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy, located on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. We’re honored to have City of North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown as our Keynote Speaker!
Pamela Goynes-Brown was elected Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas in 2022 and assumed office that same year on December 1, becoming the first black Mayor in Nevada history. A longtime educator turned public servant, Mayor Goynes-Brown previously served as Councilwoman of North Las Vegas’ Ward 2 for over a decade and was the first female African American Councilwoman in that role. She also was the first female African American Mayor Pro-Tempore, having served for two terms.
Mayor Goynes-Brown holds a master’s degree from NOVA Southeastern University in elementary education, with an endorsement in educational leadership. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Prairie View A & M University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Mayor Goynes-Brown received “Woman of the Year” in 2014 from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. for her dedication and support to the Las Vegas community. She was recognized the same year for “Women in Business and Politics” from the Urban Chamber of Commerce and for “Women’s Equality Day” by the Women's Democratic Club. She has received numerous certificates of recognition and congratulations from various local and state governmental entities. She was awarded the Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges in 1984 and was the recipient of the Ella Cullins Weaver Award in 1982. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tau Beta Sigma Band Sorority and Mu Alpha Sigma Music Honor Society.
Attendees will also enjoy mini makeovers by FUSE MGT. FUSE MGT is a non exclusive beauty agency, representing award winning models, photographers, videographers, hair stylists and makeup artists. Makeovers packages will be available for purchase.
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Live performances will be provided by Las Vegas’s own Studio 305. Studio 305 is an award winning nonprofit organization, whose mission is to be a positive force enriching the mind, body and spirit through dance. The vision is to inspire the community with dance education and offer performance opportunities in a facility that will motivate, educate and develop an appreciation of the fine arts. Studio 305 is located in North Las Vegas.