About Dr. Sheena Harvey

I am running for the school board because I believe every student deserves access to high-quality education, safe and supportive school environments, and programs that nurture the whole child. My education and experience in student development and organizational leadership gives me a unique lens to strengthen the school district’s efforts around academic achievement, mental health, physical health, and staff support.

I want to bring collaborative, transparent, and solutions-focused leadership to the board, with an emphasis on stability, accountability, and community partnership.

About Me – Details

I serve as the Director of Fitness and Recreational Sports at the University of Nevada, Reno, where I provide leadership for department operations, student development, budgeting, programming, and campus-wide partnerships. My work centers on supporting student success, promoting well-being, and building inclusive, sustainable systems for a large public institution. I have served in this same department since 2003, my directorship began in 2021. I hold a doctorate in education.

• Adjunct Professor – University of Nevada, Reno, 2012–present
• City of Sparks, Parks and Recreation, Commissioner, 2022–present
• Immunize Nevada Board, Board Member, 2022–2024
• CHIP Physical Activity and Nutrition Committee – Washoe County Health, District Committee Member, 2018 – present
• Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society (NNBCAS), Board Member, 2015–2020
• Acting in Community Together in Organizing Northern Nevada (ACTIONN), Education Strategy Team Member, 2015–2016

Sparks Park & Recreation Center Alf Sorenson Community Center Sports Official & Youth Sport Program Staff: 2016 – 2019, 2024 – present

• Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed; explain rules and regulations governing a specific sport; signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition (K – 6th grade)
• Promote safety and the proper use of facilities in compliance with City ordinances and facility rules and procedures

Girl Scouts of Sierra Nevada Reno, NV: Program Leader 2011 – 2012

• Planned, coordinated, and delivered Girl Scout programming to girls in demographically underserved areas and girls from low-income families
• Helped implement the Girl Scout program curriculum to build leadership, self-esteem, and assist girls in developing new skills, team building, cultural diversity, leadership, math, science, literacy, arts and crafts and community service.