The Women’s Council of Las Vegas Center is more than an organization it is a movement, a home, and a fully integrated ecosystem designed to uplift women across every area of life. Nevada has never seen anything like it. This is the first women’s center in the state to bring together leadership development, entrepreneurship support, mentorship, wellness, education, advocacy, STEM programs, male allyship, and celebration all under one roof.

NHPI women often face unique cultural, economic, and visibility gaps including underrepresentation in leadership, limited access to capital for businesses, lack of culturally responsive programming, and the absence of spaces that honor identity, heritage, and collective leadership models. The Center is committed to closing these gaps with culturally respectful, community-driven programs that honor NHPI values, traditions, and voices.

We believe inclusion means being named, being seen, and being resourced.

NHPI Leadership, Culture & Economic Empowerment Initiative

Under the Center’s operations, the NHPI Leadership, Culture & Economic Empowerment Initiative ensures Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander women are supported holistically through:

Leadership & Representation
  • NHPI women’s leadership development programs
  • Mentorship opportunities connecting NHPI women with leaders across industries
  • Civic engagement and advocacy training that respects cultural leadership structures
  • Representation on advisory councils, boards, and leadership committees
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Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership
  • Grants and micro-funding specifically accessible to NHPI women-owned businesses
  • Business mentorship that honors collective and family-based business models
  • Visibility opportunities through the Women’s Business Expo
  • NHPI-owned businesses featured in marketplaces, pop-ups, and Center promotions
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Education, STEM & Workforce Pathways
  • Scholarships for NHPI women pursuing higher education, certifications, and STEM careers
  • STEM exposure programs for NHPI girls and young women
  • Tech, innovation, and workforce training aligned with high-growth industries
  • Mentorship from NHPI professionals in science, healthcare, technology, and engineering
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Cultural Preservation & Visibility
  • Cultural showcases, storytelling, and history recognition honoring NHPI women
  • Inclusion of NHPI traditions, arts, and voices in Center events and celebrations
  • NHPI women featured in the Hall of Fame & History Wall
  • Support for NHPI women in media, arts, and cultural leadership
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Wellness & Community-Centered Support
  • Wellness programs acknowledging intergenerational, cultural, and community-based healing
  • Safe spaces for dialogue, mentorship, and peer support
  • Family-inclusive programming that reflects NHPI values
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NHPI Inclusion in Signature Events

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander women are intentionally included and elevated across all major Center events:

  • Pink & White Party
    Women are honored, celebrated, and visibly represented during this flagship event, with cultural acknowledgment, storytelling, and recognition woven into the experience.
  • Women’s Business Expo
    Women-owned businesses are highlighted, supported, and connected to funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
  • Wellness, Leadership & STEM Events
    Women are included as speakers, mentors, panelists, and program participants—not as an afterthought, but as leaders.
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