# @wiselasvegas on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CiiSJRfJRWH
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12603704-wiselasvegas-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-09-15T17:25:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** WISE Las Vegas (@wiselasvegas) — https://gondola.cc/wiselasvegas

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Harris was elected to the Nevada State Senate in 2014, representing Nevada’s Ninth District. She served for two legislative sessions and two special sessions. 

Her experience includes serving as chair of the Senate Education Committee, as well as a member of the Senate Judiciary, Finance, Education, and Commerce, Labor & Energy Committees.

Harris finished her term as Chairwoman of Nevada Gaming Control Board in 2019 and was the first woman to hold the position.

She helped guide the Board through several controversial matters including sexual harassment issues, challenges involving the legalization of recreational cannabis and its relationship to gaming regulation, the repeal of PASPA, the emergence of sports betting across the United States, and various Wire Act issues.

As an active member of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCGLS), Harris chaired the Responsible Gaming Committee and served as Treasurer. 

Harris has also served as Nevada’s State Director for Women in Government and is a Henry Toll Fellow.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University (BYU), and Juris Doctor from J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. 

Harris holds a master’s degree from UNLV and obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Gaming Law and Regulation from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. 

To top it all off, she is licensed to practice law in the states of Nevada, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Overall, she is a TRAILBLAZER who has broken every glass ceiling she has come in contact with, and has a wealth of information and knowledge she is excited to share with YOU!!
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Join WISE Las Vegas for an evening of networking and inspiration as we highlight this incredible female leader in our community! 

Registration is free for WISE members and just $20 for non-members. Simply login or create a WISE account to register.

Click on the link in our bio to RSVP! 

#WISEworks #WISELasVegas #WISELV #BlackFireInnovation #JanJonesBlackhurst #BeckyHarris #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #WomenLeadingWomen #WomenEmpoweringWomen #WomenInSports #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenInGaming #WomenInHospitality

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