Loving wife and mother of four, born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tameka is a communitarian and well-known advocate for women, children, and their families. She has spent her career fighting for Nevada's working, underserved, and most vulnerable residents.
Her position on several mission-driven organizations allows her to continue to advocate for the issues that matter to her most. Including:
Co-founder and Chairperson for Rise Up Nevada, an education advocacy group for families; Nevada Head Start Association; Region IX Head Start Association; Chairperson of Acelero Learning Clark County Board of Directors; Former Board Member and Director of Mentorship for T.U.L.I.P.S.; Trustee of the North Las Vegas Library Board of Trustees; Committee member of Children's Advocacy Alliance Strong Start; Ambassador for Make it Work Nevada; Former member of the (SOT) School Organizational Team at Canyon Springs, Sedway, Bridger, Northwest Technical Academy; and Parent Advisor for The Aspen Institute in the initiative for post-secondary success for parents.
She hopes to inspire and empower families to be their child’s first teacher and strongest advocate. Ms. Henry donates her time and energy to promoting the education and welfare of Las Vegas' children and their families.
