In this episode of the Center for the Future of Learning Podcast, host Andy Lott sits down with Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan, Clark County School District Trustee and President/Co-Founder of the Nevada Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (NVALAS), to explore how collaboration, trust and shared responsibility strengthen Nevada’s learning ecosystem.

Drawing on her experience as an educator, administrator and advocate, Ramona shares why authentic community partnerships are essential to student success. Together, Andy and Ramona unpack the power of aligned systems, the importance of community voices in education and what it means to truly prepare the next generation with real-world skills and meaningful opportunities.

Their conversation reinforces the idea that when schools and communities move forward together, students can thrive and Nevada’s future grows stronger.

In this episode of the Center for the Future of Learning Podcast, host Sean Parker is joined by Lauri Perdue, University of Phoenix leader and chair of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, for a conversation about connecting higher learning and workforce ecosystems to prepare learners for the future.

Lauri shares her journey through higher education and community leadership, offering insights into how collaboration between employers, educators, and policymakers can strengthen Nevada’s economy and expand opportunities for learners. Together, Sean and Lauri discuss how aligning education with real-world skills not only builds a stronger workforce but also fuels community impact and pride in Nevada’s learning ecosystem.

This conversation reminds us that when learning and work connect, communities thrive.