Rene Cantu's Biography
- State Board of Education (NV) - District 4, Non-partisan
On The Ballot: Running, Non-partisan for State Board of Education (NV) - District 3
Contact Information
Office
755 North Roop Street, Suite 201
Carson City, 89701
2080 East Flamingo Road, Suite 210
Las Vegas,
700 East Fifth Street
Carson City, 89701
Full Name:
Rene Cantu
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife; 2 children
Birth Place:
Laredo, TX
Home City:
Summerlin North, NV
BA, University of Texas at Austin
MFA, Painting, University of Texas at Austin
PhD, Educational Administration, University of Texas at Austin, 1996-2002
Member, State Board of Education, Nevada, District 4, 2021-present
Candidate, Nevada State Board of Education, District 3, 2024
No caucus information on file.
Executive Director, Jobs for Nevadas Graduates, Incorporated, 2014-present
Executive Director, Latin Chamber Of Commerce Community Foundation, 2010-2014
Vice President of Multicultural Affairs, Nevada State College, 2003-2009
Director of Retention, College of Southern Nevada, 2001-2003
Member, Childrens Advocacy Alliance Board of Trustees, 2012-present
Board Member, Nevada Humanities, 2012-present
School Board Member, Odyssey Charter School, 2013-2014
Member, Clark County School District Board of Trustees, District E, 2012
Chair, Latin Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, 2008-2010
Board Member, Teaching and Mentoring Communities, 2007-2010
Board Member/Vice Chair, Latin Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2009
Member, Nominating Committee, Urban Chamber of Commerce, 2007
Awards:
Heartbeat Award, Las Vegas NAACP for commitment to educate all Clark County School District students.
Señor of Distinction, Latin Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, 2009. This award recognizes women and men of Hispanic descent who have excelled in their professional careers as well as contributed to the enrichment of the community.
Education Award, Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, October 2006.
Million Dollar Scholar Award, University of Texas at San Antonio, March 2000.