Jan Jones Blackhurst is a long-time political and business leader where she spent most of the 1990s as the first woman mayor and one of the most popular mayors in Las Vegas’ history. She then joined Caesars Entertainment, where she and her teams developed the industry’s first Responsible Gaming practices and are creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, advancing environmental stewardship and advocating for important social issues. With Jan’s guidance, Caesars Entertainment has earned a 100% perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for nine consecutive years. She speaks extensively at many universities and helped establish the International Gaming Institution Center of Excellence at UNLV. As part of her continued commitment to education, Jan serves as Vice Chair for the Public Education Foundation. She has earned numerous awards and accolades serving on several boards including the Las Vegas Stadium Authority and the Nevada Resort Association. In 2014, she was one of the first women to be inducted into the American Gaming Association (AGA) Gaming Hall of Fame. Jones Blackhurst holds a bachelor's degree in English from Stanford University.