Executive Board
Executive Board
Executive Board
Executive Board
Erin Phillips
President & CEO
In 2014, I attended an invite only school board trustee committee meeting where graphic Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) curriculum was introduced. This curriculum presented ways that children as young as kindergarten should be taught about topics like masturbation. I was appalled. Shortly after that, the Clark County School District (CCSD) introduced this curriculum to the community, and outrage ensued. Parental pushback was so intense, the superintendent ultimately pulled the curriculum. Shortly after that, a group of parents who had attended those district meetings gathered and began to discuss the need for an organized effort to expose the usurpation of parental rights. That evening Power2Parent was born with the mission to inform, organize, and mobilize parents and community members to protect parental rights.
After our first year, I was appointed President of Power2Parent and we formally organized our small board. Through diligence and hard work, we learned how to advocate effectively for parental rights, and how to grow our grassroots and political organization.
In 2015 we began lobbying at the legislature for the protection of parental rights during the legislative session. In 2017, we stopped a bill sponsored by Planned Parenthood that would have taken away parents’ right to know when their child would be taught sexuality education at school. In 2019, we stopped them from mandating comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in every school in Nevada. Our efforts to inform and activate parents has stopped bad policy and exposed dangerous agendas from groups who do not believe parents should have the right to raise their children according to their values and beliefs.
In 2020 at the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, we helped counties open micro schools with Microschooling Nevada, and helped educate the public on alternative schooling options. We joined forces with Nevada School Choice in their efforts to fight for school choice dollars.. We supported the efforts of parents who wanted to homeschool their children, and planned rallies to advocate for the needs of children through the pandemic and more.
Today our Power2Parent Union is informing parents of issues, influencing law and policy that affects the family. We are the most influential parental rights organization in Nevada and we are expanding nationally. Join our mission to protect families in our communities locally and nationally.
Contact us to start a chapter in your state today!
Deborah Earl
COO (Chief Operations Officer)
Power2Parent National
Deborah Earl is a founding member of the Power2Parent Executive Board and currently serves as COO (Chief Operations Officer). She received her Bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University. Deborah Is passionate about education, and believes that parental involvement in education is the number one indicator of success in a child’s education. Deborah has written several articles for the Las Vegas Review Journal championing issues that affect families in Nevada. She has been a guest on the Alan Stock Show, Kevin Wall Live and Local, and What’s Right. She serves on committees in the Clark County School District to support parental voice in policy decisions. Deborah was honored to be awarded Nevada’s Mother of the Year 2023 by American Mothers. Deborah and her husband Cameron reside in Las Vegas with their 5 children.
Karla Severson
Programs Director
Annalisa Bundra
Programs Coordinator
Nichole Mason
Civic Engagement & School Choice
Erin Phillips
President, CEO & Co-Founder
In 2014, I attended an invite only school board trustee committee meeting where graphic Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) curriculum was introduced. This curriculum presented ways that children as young as kindergarten should be taught about topics like masturbation. I was appalled. Shortly after that, the Clark County School District (CCSD) introduced this curriculum to the community, and outrage ensued. Parental pushback was so intense, the superintendent ultimately pulled the curriculum. Shortly after that, a group of parents who had attended those district meetings gathered and began to discuss the need for an organized effort to expose the usurpation of parental rights. That evening Power2Parent was born with the mission to inform, organize, and mobilize parents and community members to protect parental rights.
After our first year, I was appointed President of Power2Parent and we formally organized our small board. Through diligence and hard work, we learned how to advocate effectively for parental rights, and how to grow our grassroots and political organization.
In 2015 we began lobbying at the legislature for the protection of parental rights during the legislative session. In 2017, we stopped a bill sponsored by Planned Parenthood that would have taken away parents’ right to know when their child would be taught sexuality education at school. In 2019, we stopped them from mandating comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in every school in Nevada. Our efforts to inform and activate parents has stopped bad policy and exposed dangerous agendas from groups who do not believe parents should have the right to raise their children according to their values and beliefs.
In 2020 at the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, we helped counties open micro schools with Microschooling Nevada, and helped educate the public on alternative schooling options. We joined forces with Nevada School Choice in their efforts to fight for school choice dollars.. We supported the efforts of parents who wanted to homeschool their children, and planned rallies to advocate for the needs of children through the pandemic and more.
Today our Power2Parent Union is informing parents of issues, influencing law and policy that affects the family. We are the most influential parental rights organization in Nevada and we are expanding nationally. Join our mission to protect families in our communities locally and nationally.
Contact us to start a chapter in your state today!
Deborah Earl
Vice President, COO & Co-Founder
Power2Parent co-founder Deborah Earl serves as Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the organization’s Executive Board. A passionate advocate for families and educational freedom, Deborah believes that empowered parents protect children, strengthen communities, and preserve liberty for future generations.
Deborah earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University and has dedicated years to championing parental involvement in education and public policy. She has written for the Las Vegas Review-Journal on issues impacting Nevada families and has served on committees within the Clark County School District to help ensure parents have a voice in policy decisions affecting students and schools.
An accomplished pianist and community volunteer, Deborah also serves as President of the Nevada Chapter of American Mothers and was honored as Nevada Mother of the Year in 2023. Together with her husband, Cameron, she is raising five children in Las Vegas and remains deeply committed to strengthening families and empowering parents to confidently direct the upbringing and education of their children.
Karla Severson
Executive Director of Programs
Karla Severson serves as Power2Parent’s Executive Director of Programs, leading initiatives that strengthen families, expand educational opportunities, and empower parents to advocate for their children. As a mother of 3, children’s ministry leader, community connector, and passionate family empowerment advocate, she is committed to building meaningful partnerships and turning Power2Parent’s mission into lasting impact.
Nichole Mason
Civic Engagement / Patriot Camp Director
Nichole Mason is a homeschool mother of 5 children, who is passionate about civic engagement and believes that a government of the people, by the people, for the people cannot continue unless the people are educated on representative government.
Nichole began her professional career using her degree in Human Resource Development to develop management training programs and curriculum for various companies. She is a certified Life Coach through the Professional Education Institute and worked on the Robert Kiyosaki account teaching clients across the world to build businesses and invest in real estate. She was the cofounder of the group Utah Parents United where she taught parents throughout the state to engage with their representatives and worked with Utah Legislators on Legislation to support Parental rights. She served as the president of Utah Parents United for 3 years before moving to Nevada and joining the group, Power2Parent, where she serves a the director of Civic Engagement and School Choice.
Shaivya Churamani
Program & Event Coordinator
Shaivya serves as Power2Parent’s Program & Event Coordinator, helping coordinate programs, events, and day-to-day operations. She is passionate about supporting families and advancing Power2Parent’s mission to inform, equip, and empower parents.
Advisory Board of Directors
Susan Brager
Board Governance/Nominating Committee
Regent Susan Brager has been a Las Vegas resident for 58 years. She and her husband have three children, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Regent Brager began her involvement in education as PTA President at C.H. Decker Elementary and later worked as a Special Education Aide and clerk at several schools. She served as a CCSD Trustee for 12 years before continuing her public service as a Clark County Commissioner for three terms. In 2019, she was honored as Nevada Mother of the Year by American Mothers National. Regent Brager was elected to the Board of Regents in November 2022 where she continues to serve in that capacity.
Tuan Pham
Board Member
Tuan Pham is a retired wealth advisor with over 40 years in the financial and insurance industry. As the Founder of Trusted Financial and Insurance and P & P Advisory Group, LLC, he built a successful full-service firm. His career highlights include being named "Most Intriguing Entrepreneur in Central Massachusetts" (1989) and "Businessman of the Year" (2004) by the Congressional Business Advisory Council, with recognition in The Wall Street Journal.
Beyond his professional success, Tuan has been a dedicated community leader. He has championed fiscal responsibility since 1980, led minority business training initiatives in Massachusetts, and served as Vice Chairman of the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission of Clark County, Nevada. Though retired, he remains active in humanitarian efforts and serves on multiple charitable boards.
Sarah M. Banda, Esq.
Board Member
Sarah M. Banda is the founding member and managing partner of Banda Law Group, where she has represented injured Nevadans since 2010 and secured tens of millions of dollars in settlements for her clients. A Nevada native and graduate of UNLV and the William S. Boyd School of Law, Sarah is passionate about serving families and giving back through numerous local organizations and charities.
Tuan A Pham
Treasurer
Tuan Pham is a retired wealth advisor with a distinguished 40-year career in the financial and insurance industry. As the Founder and Principal of Trusted Financial and Insurance and P & P Advisory Group, LLC, he led his firms to success, earning recognition such as "Best Small Business Firm" in the Banking, Insurance, and Finance category by The Greater Las Vegas Asian Pacific Community. In 2004, he was honored as Nevada's "Businessman of the Year" by the Congressional Business Advisory Council, with acknowledgment in The Wall Street Journal.
Tuan has held leadership roles in numerous organizations, including Executive Director and Chairman of the Minorities Confederation and Friends of Massachusetts, and Vice Chairman of the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission of Clark County. He also serves as a board member of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Even in retirement, Tuan continues to volunteer with humanitarian organizations worldwide and actively supports various charitable initiatives, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to community service.
Board of Directors
Tuan A Pham
Treasurer
Tuan Pham is a retired wealth advisor with a distinguished 40-year career in the financial and insurance industry. As the Founder and Principal of Trusted Financial and Insurance and P & P Advisory Group, LLC, he led his firms to success, earning recognition such as "Best Small Business Firm" in the Banking, Insurance, and Finance category by The Greater Las Vegas Asian Pacific Community. In 2004, he was honored as Nevada's "Businessman of the Year" by the Congressional Business Advisory Council, with acknowledgment in The Wall Street Journal.
Tuan has held leadership roles in numerous organizations, including Executive Director and Chairman of the Minorities Confederation and Friends of Massachusetts, and Vice Chairman of the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission of Clark County. He also serves as a board member of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Even in retirement, Tuan continues to volunteer with humanitarian organizations worldwide and actively supports various charitable initiatives, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to community service.
Susan Brager
Board Member
Regent Susan Brager has been a Las Vegas resident for 58 years. She and her husband have three children, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Regent Brager began her involvement in education as PTA President at C.H. Decker Elementary and later worked as a Special Education Aide and clerk at several schools. She served as a CCSD Trustee for 12 years before continuing her public service as a Clark County Commissioner for three terms. In 2019, she was honored as Nevada Mother of the Year by American Mothers National. Regent Brager was elected to the Board of Regents in November 2022 where she continues to serve in that capacity.
Guy Nohra
Board Member
Guy Nohra is a seasoned life sciences investor with over 30 years of experience and was named one of Silicon Valley’s top venture capitalists in biotech, earning a spot on Forbes' Midas List in 2007. As a founding partner of Alta Partners, he helped raise eight venture capital funds, directing over $2 billion in investments. Under his leadership, Alta achieved more than 30 successful M&A or IPO exits within five years, and was ranked a top-three life sciences VC firm by CB Insights in 2013 and 2014.
Mr. Nohra has funded notable companies such as AcelRx, ATS Medical, Cutera, and deCODE genetics. He has served on the boards of Bioventus, Sanifit, Spiral, and Bionure, and was Chairman of ZS Pharma during its $2.7 billion sale to AstraZeneca.
His community involvement includes serving as President of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Silicon Valley and as a Board Trustee at Woodside Priory School. He holds a Bachelor’s in History from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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