School of Public Health Alumna of the Year took a detour from optometry to end up serving Clark County.

School of Nursing Alumna of the Year knew in the fourth grade she wanted to be just like her mother — a nurse.

Sociology bachelor's has been foundational for College of Liberal Arts alumna of the year's ascent to heights of corporate leadership.

A turn with a bully in the seventh grade put Law School Alumna of the Year Marisa Rodriguez on the career path.

Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year Edwin Suarez's interest in physical therapy started with an injury of his own.

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year still drawing on lessons learned as an intern at Bellagio.

Honors College Alumnus of the Year follows in his grandfather's footsteps to a legal career.

College of Sciences Alumna of the Year made a change at UNLV that led to an inspirational career in education.

A little help from his father set a 4-year-old Atsushi “Sush” Machida on the path to becoming the College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year.

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Piotr Tomasik has been involved in several startups since his 2009 commencement.

College of Education Alumna of the Year Tonia Holmes-Sutton boasts an impressive array of experience fighting for teachers and education regionally and state-wide.