Information Technology Advisory Board Members

Robin Heck works for the City of Las Vegas as their IT Security and Compliance Manager. In her current role, Robin is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the city’s cyber assets. Prior to joining the city of Las Vegas Robin was the IT Security Manager for NVEnergy.

Robin is a proven cyber security professional with over 30 years of IT experience, with more than half of her career focused on the field of cybersecurity. Her experience includes both the public and private sector. Robin currently holds a Certified Information Security Manager (“CISM”) designation.

Robin is an active participant in many of the local cybersecurity groups, including the Information Systems Security Association (“ISSA”), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (“ISACA), Infragard – Las Vegas Chapter, and the southern Nevada local government CISO group. She previously served as a voting member of the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security Cyber Security Committee and currently is a member of the Information Technology Advisory Board for the State of Nevada.

Joy Grimmer was appointed Director of the Department of Administration in July 2024. Prior to being appointed Director, Joy served as the Deputy Director of the Division for 3 months. She served for over four years as Administrative Services Officer IV for the Department of Taxation and acted as the Department's Chief Financial Officer. Joy started her career with the Nevada System of Higher Education in 2009 and transferred to the State of Nevada in 2010. She began working in fiscal management for the state in 2010 and has encountered many unique financial/budget situations as a result. Joy has participated as Fiscal Staff for five Departments which has allowed her to learn different funding sources, complete budget build and implementation, Accounts Payable, Payroll, distribution of funds to other government entities, document management retention, contract and lease functions, and facility management.

Joy is a native Nevadan raised in rural Nevada and attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Lee Business School where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in Management. She also has two associate degrees from College of Southern Nevada and is a Certified Public Manager.

Hillery Pichon is a seasoned professional in the technology industry with over 30 years of experience and leadership. A proud graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), he holds a degree that laid the foundation for his successful career in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Throughout his three-decade journey, Hillery has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to innovation and excellence. His expertise spans a wide range of areas within the technology sector, including software development, project management, and strategic planning. His visionary approach to technology has not only kept him at the forefront of industry trends but has also contributed significantly to the success of the organizations he has been a part of.

Hillery's leadership style is characterized by a unique blend of forward-thinking and a deep understanding of the practical intricacies of the technology landscape. Over the years, he has successfully led teams in developing cutting-edge solutions, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational growth.

With a passion for staying ahead of the curve, Hillery Pichon continues to contribute his wealth of knowledge to the technology sector. His dedication to the field, combined with his academic background from UNLV, has positioned him as a respected figure in the industry, and he remains a driving force for technological innovation and progress.

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Sandie Ruybalid has been with the DHCFP since 2002. She began her career with the State of Nevada in 1994 in Workers Compensation Insurance and has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare insurance industry, with a focus on Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS). She was appointed to her role as Chief IT Manager in 2019 and oversees the Department's Health Information Technology Projects, and the Division's Information Services Unit, and Information Security Officer. She was the Project Director for the Division's successful MMIS Modernization project which went live February, 2019.

She received her Certificate of Public Manager designation in April of 2016. She was appointed to the Patient Protection Commission in 2021 by Governor Steve Sisolak as an

employee of the Department with expertise in health information technology and patients' access to medical records.

Christopher Turner oversees a comprehensive, service-oriented, and active department, and is expected to provide technology vision, leadership, and guidance in support of the Washoe County School District's mission to enhance student instruction and business operations

As CIO, he administers all Information Technology Department related services with an equity focus, which include strategic planning, project management, policy alignment and governance, academic program and operational support, staffing, scheduling, user and application support services, network communications, and budgeting to accomplish the goals and objectives for one of the largest public employers in the State of Nevada.

A career educator, he previously served as school librarian, secondary social studies teacher, elected union officer, chief negotiator, and grievance chair, as well as football and wrestling coach in his native Michigan.

Raymond Medeiros was selected in July 2017 to serve as the Director of Innovation and Technology (CIO) for the Carson City School District. In this position he oversees all of the district's technology, including technology enhanced curriculum, instructional technology, infrastructure, and business technology.

Prior to being selected as the Director of Innovation and Technology, Medeiros served 16 years with the Carson City School District in various capacities within the Technology Department. During this time, he engineered several critical changes to enhance and redefine teaching, learning, and organizational operations. He led projects that resulted in substantial increases in capacity, capability, resilience, and cybersecurity posture.

Medeiros is the Nevada state lead for the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) K-12 group, a member of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) CyberMarket SLTT Advisory Board, and governor appointed member of the Information Technology Advisory Board for the state of Nevada. Through these and other boards and committees, Medeiros works to improve public education and public services at all levels.

Medeiros received his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University, completed the CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification, and holds a variety of other technical and professional certifications. As an educational technologist, Medeiros is passionate about using the power of technology to reimagine the possibilities, to remove barriers and redraw boundaries, and to modernize public education.

David Tyburski is a Senior technology executive and visionary strategist qualified by more than twenty-five years of experience within organizations ranging from venture-stage companies to multi-national publicly traded corporations.  He has global experience leading the enterprise strategy for information technology, information security, identity and access, governance, and incident management.

David has a passion for innovation in information technology / risk management driving bottom-line business contributions, optimizing investments, avoiding losses from security incidents, improving customer retention, enhancing business decision-making, and reducing corporate liability.

He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Francis Marion College in 1991 and has since served on the alumni advisory council for the FMC School of Business.  

David believes in giving back to the community and currently volunteers spare time with several nonprofit organizations for Information Technology and Information Security developing the next generation of industry professional

Mr. Young is the Managing Partner for the Law Firm Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos in Nevada and has a wide-ranging trial and binding arbitration experience and practices law in both State and Federal Courts throughout the State of Nevada.  In addition to his trial work, he has taken part in several appeals, involving oral arguments at the Nevada Supreme Court.  Mr. Young is Admitted to practice law at Nevada State Bar; Nevada Federal Court; United States Supreme Court; and 9^th Circuit Court of Appeals.

As a son of an Air Force Veteran, Mr. Young was born in Agana Heights, Guam in the Mariana Islands, and has lived in various locations throughout his life prior to settling in Las Vegas.  Mr. Young attended Weber State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Business Logistics and continued at Washburn University School of Law earning a JD with Deans' Honors. Mr. Young started his legal career at Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos, becoming Managing Partner of the Nevada Office in 2013.

Mr. Young has enjoyed helping with the Clark County Bar Association's school tours and law education programs, volunteering for the UNLV Law School oral presentations, a sponsor and advocate of the "We the People" initiative in local schools, and Certified Mentor for the Nevada State Bar's Transitioning Into Practice (TIP) program for new lawyers.  Mr. Young is a Founding Member and former President of the Las Vegas Defense Lawyers.  Mr. Young is an AV-Preeminent rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubble, Voted 2013 Top Lawyers by Best of the Best, Voted 2020 Top 100 Lawyers in Las Vegas, and Named 2017 Lawyer of the Year.

As a father of five boys and husband to a wonderful wife, Mr. Young has enjoyed participating in the local little leagues serving as the Vice President of the Mountain Ridge Little League Baseball organization as well as a Unit Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America.  Mr. Young has been actively involved with the Nevada State Legislature, providing position papers and testimony at hearings on various topics.  Mr. Young is a Court approved arbitrator for the Nevada State arbitration program and appointed to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure Committee charged with updating, revising, and drafting the Rules of Civil Procedure. Mr. Young has dedicated his legal career to civil defense litigation work serving our local community and businesses.

Senator Rochelle Thuy Nguyen is an attorney and currently serves in the Nevada Legislature. She was appointed to the Nevada State Assembly in December 2018, and she was subsequently elected to the position in both 2020 and 2022. In December 2022, she was appointed to the Nevada State Senate, where she currently represents District 3 in Southern Nevada. 

During her time in the Nevada State Assembly, particularly during the historic 80th session, Nguyen cofounded the state's first Asian American and Pacific Islander legislative caucus. She served in various leadership positions, including Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, and a member of the Education committee. In 2023, as a member of the Joint Finance and Ways Subcommittee on Human Services, she served as the Chair.

Outside of her legislative duties, Nguyen practices law as a criminal defense attorney. She obtained her law degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, where she co-founded the Public Interest Law Association and played a key role in the establishment of the law journal. She has been a resident of Las Vegas for over 24 years and lives with her husband, Matt, their two children, Henry and Hannah, her father, Thang, and her father-in-law, Dale, along with their dog Neil.

During her time in the Nevada State Assembly, Nguyen sponsored several significant pieces of legislation, including bills that decriminalized minor traffic infractions, implemented platform liability for app-based short-term rentals, and banned citation and arrest quotas. She also championed legislation for multiparent adoption.

In the 82nd Legislative Session, Nguyen continued to make an impact with her sponsored legislation. She created a working group to study psychedelics, aiming to inform evidence-based policymaking in this area. Additionally, she successfully sponsored bills that provided greater protection for behavioral health technicians and front-line hospital workers, as well as legislation that promoted smart business development and transparency within the cannabis industry. She also introduced bills related to natural gas regulation, catalytic converter theft prosecution, and Medicaid reimbursement rates, securing a minimum wage increase for home care workers.