Las Vegas, NV February 05, 2024
Department
of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez today announced the
appointment of Nikki Haag as Deputy Director overseeing the Office of Nevada
Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards.
The office was established within the Department of Business and
Industry with the passage of SB 431 during the 2023 legislative session.
Haag has had
a distinguished career in public service and administration. She previously
served as a Consumer Health Assistant/Arbiter for the Office for Consumer
Health within the Aging and Disability Services Division where she demonstrated
her expertise in consumer advocacy and healthcare rights. Her role involved
providing education, facilitating external reviews, and resolving disputes,
showcasing her skills in conflict resolution and policy implementation.
Prior to
that she served as Community Engagement Manager and Public Information Officer
with the Aging and Disability Services Division. Her responsibilities ranged
from supervising administrative support for public bodies, ensured compliance
with state regulations, managing public information, and serving as legislative
liaison. Those roles have honed her skills in managing complex administration,
stakeholder engagement and strategic communication.
Ms. Haag’s
experience also extends to the Nevada Governor’s Office where she served as the
Boards and Commissions Program Officer under Governor Brian Sandoval’s
administration. In this capacity, she oversaw more than 200 gubernatorial
appointments, demonstrating her deep understanding of Nevada Revised Statues
and her ability to navigate the legislative system effectively.
She is a
graduate of South Plains College with an Associates Degree of Applied Science
and attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has also been an active
participant in the Councils for Establishment of Academic Standards for Public
Schools since November 2015 under the appointment of Governors Sandoval and
Sisolak.
Dr. Sanchez
expressed his confidence in Ms. Haag’s abilities to lead the new office.
“Nikki’s extensive background in public administration, coupled with her deep
knowledge of Nevada’s legislative and regulatory framework, make her the ideal
candidate to steer the Office of Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards,”
said Sanchez. “We are excited to welcome her to the Department and look forward
to further developing the framework to operationalize this new office.”
Haag’s
official start date is February 5, and she will be based in the Carson City
Director’s Office.
About
the Department of Business and Industry
The
Department of Business and Industry is a cabinet-level agency in Nevada State
government. Our objective is to encourage and promote the development and
growth of business and to ensure the legal operation of business to protect
consumers by maintaining a fair and competitive regulatory environment. To
learn more, visit http://business.nv.gov.
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