Executive Director
Christina Bishop
Residing in Summerlin with her husband Todd and dog Allie, Christina Bishop is a Friend and neighbor of Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area. Christina originally hails from Pittsburgh, where she and Todd raised their three kids before moving around the country and eventually settling in Las Vegas.
Christina loves spending time in Red Rock, and particularly enjoys off-roading and hiking. She is passionate about introducing friends and family to the outdoors, and delighted in taking her grandbaby to Calico Basin for the first time in June of 2023. Appreciating them all too much to choose one, Christina’s three favorite hikes are Bridge Mountain, Turtle Head, and Icebox Canyon.
Christina is thrilled to be working for and volunteering with Friends, and happy to be in a position to make a difference in a place that means so much to her.
Christina@friendsredrock.org
Special Projects
Terri Janison
Terri Janison has spent most of her life either volunteering or working in the nonprofit sector. A champion for children and an avid outdoor person, she has spent her entire adult life supporting her community.
Professionally Ms. Janison has served as President & CEO of a Las Vegas autism foundation and VP Community & Government Relations of the United Way of Southern Nevada. Prior to that she served on Governor Brian Sandoval’s Executive team and was elected to the Clark County School Board of Trustees, serving two years as President.
An avid runner, hiker and bike rider, joining the Friends of Red Rock Canyon team is a highlight in her career!
She and her husband, Kevin, have lived in Las Vegas for 30 years, raising two amazing children. All four members of the Janison family consider Red Rock Canyon their backyard and look forward to working to protect it for future generations.
Member & Volunteer Coordinator
Nicole Kroesen
Nicole is not only the Member and Volunteer Coordinator for Friends of Red Rock Canyon, she and her family are active volunteers for multiple projects around Red Rock Canyon NCA. Prior to joining the Friends of Red Rock Canyon team, her professional career has been centered in nonprofit arts management, most recently with the Pacific Symphony, a tier one orchestra located in Orange County, CA. Other notable appointments include time spent with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Marlboro Music Festival, and the Napa Symphony.
Nicole enjoys spending time outdoors and is an avid hiker and backpacker. She lives in Summerlin with her husband and two children.
Nicole@friendsredrock.org
Office & Finance Coordinator
Hilary Moorhead
It was a hike at Red Rock Canyon that sold Hilary on a cross-country move to Las Vegas in 2019 for her husband John’s career, and hiking quickly became the family’s main activity during the pandemic. When their daughter turned twelve, they all joined Friends as volunteers, and enjoy providing guests with tips at the Visitor Center and doing trail cleanups. To now be able to help Friends continue to grow and expand its positive impact is a dream job that allows her to use her years of experience in management consulting and start-up operations.
Hilary@friendsredrock.org
Corporate & Group Volunteer Coordinator
Wendie Drabant
Having lived in and around the Las Vegas area since she was 5 years old, Wendie Drabant has a deep respect and love for the Mojave Desert. Her educational and professional career has been focused on ways to best help people embrace their stewardship of natural resources and public lands. This is a message that she and her husband embrace as they raise two young boys to love the outdoors. Frequently introducing her friends and family to the outdoor activity options that are within an hour drive of home, these outings come with a compulsory conservation talk!
Wendie loves combining her professional experience with one of her great passions to help support the BLM’s conservation efforts in RRCNCA.
Wendie@friendsredrock.org