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YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

David L. Hollis, Sr

David "Hotdog" Hollis came to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1983 to attend UNLV on a football scholarship, where he received his bachelors degree. David was a 4-year Letterman and started on the 1984 team that featured Randall Cunningham and Ickey Woods (The team was inducted into the UNLV Hall of Fame in 2012). While at UNLV, David was a 2-time all conference Defensive Back, and afterwards played 3 years in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs (1987-1990). David came back to the Las Vegas valley in 1992 where he began his life's work of helping disenfranchised youth. He began working at the Center for Independent Living (now the Shannon West Homes for Youth) in 1995, as a youth counselor. In 1997, David began his career in Law Enforcement. He was hired by the State of Nevada Youth Parole Bureau as a Youth Parole Officer. After a career spanning 20 1/2 years, he retired after his son was murdered in 2017. During his time as an officer, David worked with high risk youth and he developed a reputation for being "Professional, Fair, and Consistent!"
David continues to champion for the youth of the Las Vegas valley that have been incarcerated in the Juvenile Justice System. He and his team have a gang intervention and mentoring program called "THUGLIFE/Manhood restored." A program designed to help the youth feel that they are valued!

Carlos R. Pollard

A Georgia native currently living in Las Vegas, NV Mr. Pollard received a baseball scholarship to attend Albany St. University, in which he received a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration in 2002. Mr. Pollard later attended Troy State University in 2006 to pursue his Masters in Science Management. Mr. Pollard has over 20 years’ experience in Healthcare related services. Mr. Pollard was a Manager in the Revenue Cycle Committee at University Medical Center Las Vegas for 5 years. During his tenure Mr. Pollard was nominated to coordinate the largest healthcare conference in HFMA history. Carlos Pollard is now currently the President of Innovative Health and Wellness and Momentum Behavioral Service in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mr. Pollard was later inspired by his aunt, Mrs. Dorothy Coverson and created the Dorothy Coverson Foundation to honor and continue her legacy of preventative healthcare services for African-Americans. Mr. Pollard is now dedicating his life with mentoring and changing people’s lives with the Dorothy Coverson Foundation. The Dorothy Coverson Foundation currently supports children and foundations in Mexico, Dominica, Puerto Rico and Panama.

Montone White

My background professionally ranges from Probation Officer to mediator/facilitator/trainer/life coach, Director for the State of Utah, Office of Black Affairs and currently a business owner Las Vegas area.  I've worked with and around Courts systems for over 35 years. I specialize in Parenting, Relationships, Cultural Awareness/ Diversity, Conflict Resolver and Family Communication. “I believe that God has blessed me with the gift of mediation/life coaching. This is a very creative way for families or anyone wanting to continue in a positive relationship to resolve their conflicts with each other.”  I'm a Southern California native who went to Utah over 30 plus years ago on a sports scholarship. My undergraduate studies were in Sociology and Communication, and my graduate degree is in Family and Human Development, and seminary trained leader. In order to relax I enjoy cooking, writing poems, reading, spending time with my wife, and best friend and working out.