RENO, Nev. – Isabelle Rodriguez Wilson, President & CEO of the Nevada Women’s Fund, has announced her retirement effective February 28, 2022.
“It has been an incredible honor to lead an organization that empowers women and their families,” said Rodriguez Wilson. “I too have been empowered and rewarded through the experience and have grown professionally and personally year after year. My greatest memories will be the relationships with the remarkable individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported the Nevada Women’s Fund. I admire, and appreciate, their investment in advancing women in our northern region.”
Prior to joining the Nevada Women’s Fund in 2012, she served as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. In her 10 years the Fund experienced exponential growth in funding and engagement through its donor network and its annual signature event, Salute to Women of Achievement.
Before moving to Reno in 2005, Rodriguez Wilson enjoyed a fascinating career working with international dignitaries, members of Congress, high-level federal and state government officials, corporate and special interest groups and entertainment celebrities. She started her career in our nation’s capital as a legislative analyst developing and implementing marketing and advocacy strategies to lobby the Legislative and Executive branches of government.
She then served the White House as Senior Advisor to the President of the United States. In this role she directed the elaborate details associated with the domestic and international event activities, travel, protocol and media for President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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About the Nevada Women’s Fund
Established in 1982, the Nevada Women’s Fund (NWF) works with community donors and supporters to raise financial contributions and other resources to support northern Nevada women and families. NWF identifies critical social needs and addresses them through the award of individual education scholarships and grants to community non-profit organizations that share the NWF mission to strengthen, empower and inspire achievement of women in our community.
