Founded in 2024, we identified an ongoing need for additional supports in rural areas of Nevada, despite revolutionary technological advances.

Our Team.

Jazelle Lopez, President

Jazelle, a co-founder of The Beacon, grew up in South Lake Tahoe and has been a Nevada local for her entire life. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Sciences from the University of Nevada and has started her Master’s degree in Public Health Administration. She has more than 5 years of experience working for the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. She has also worked for many years in the medical field with significant experience working in the specialty field of dementia and geriatric populations.

Jazelle is naturally driven to help others. Family is everything to her and she loves the outdoors, the lake, and staying healthy.

Laura Joseph, LSW, Secretary

Laura is originally from California and has lived in Nevada since 2007. She is a University of Nevada, Reno alumni where she graduated with her Bachelor’s in Social Work and Psychology with a minor in Substance Use Treatment. She is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) of Nevada since 2017 and has more than 10 years of experience working with diverse populations.

Laura also likes continuously learning and encouraging others to enhance their self determination. Laura enjoys spending time with friends and or family. She also enjoys staying active in the community and traveling.

George Hernandez, Treasurer

George, a co-founder of The Beacon, grew up in Washington state but has been a Nevadan since 2012. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada and is currently studying for his Master’s degree in Social Work. He has more than 5 years of experience working for the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.

Additionally, George joined the U.S. Army in 2004 and currently continues to serve in his 20th year as a Captain in the Nevada Army National Guard and has an extensive resume of leadership positions within the military.

In his free time, George enjoys creating memories with his children and spending time in his hobbies of photography, home improvement projects, a variety of outdoor activities.