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OV Spotlight: Kimberly Maxson-Rushton

Tags: Published On: December 8, 2025

Kimberly Maxson-Rushton has served on the Opportunity Village Board of Directors since 1995. She was first introduced to the organization by long-time donor and friend Kitty Rodman, the namesake of the Kitty Rodman Building at the Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus. Kimberly is a Partner at Cooper Levenson in Las Vegas, where she is widely recognized as one of Nevada’s leading administrative-law and regulatory-law attorneys. Kimberly’s depth of experience, strategic leadership, and longstanding service to Opportunity Village reflect her commitment to advancing the organization’s mission and enhancing its impact in the community.

Get to Know Kimberly:

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Chocolate

Q: What are your hobbies outside of work?

A: Sports and travel

Q: What is one thing you cannot live without?

A: Coffee

Q: What is your favorite sports team?

A: The Las Vegas Aces!!

Q: If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?

A: Mind-reading

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

A: New Zealand

Q: What are you most proud of?

A: My family and the continuing success of OV

Q: What is your favorite holiday tradition?

A: Attending Christmas Eve church service

Q: What is one piece of advice you would give people who are thinking about getting involved with Opportunity Village?

A: Hands down—the best nonprofit in Nevada!!

Q: What is your favorite OV event?

A:  The Job Discovery Program (JDP) graduation

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