Senator Moises (Mo) Denis

President pro Tempore
Party: Democratic

Legislative Service

  • Nevada Senate, 2011 - Present (first elected November 2010)
  • Majority Floor Leader, 2013-2014
  • Assistant Majority Whip, 2011-2012
  • Nevada Assembly, 2004-2010 (first elected November 2004)

Other Public Service

  • Governing Board, North Vista Hospital
  • President, Nevada PTA, 2009
  • Past Chair, Las Vegas/Clark County Library District
  • Past Regional Vice President, Assocation for Library Trustees and Advocates
  • Past Chair, Nevada Commission on Educational Technology
  • Past Chair, City of Las Vegas Community Development Block Grant Committee

Honors and Awards

  • Eagle Scout
  • Clark County School District Parent Hall of Fame
  • Lifetime Membership, Nevada PTA
  • Boulder Dam Area Council District Award of Merit, Boy Scouts of America
  • Community Service Award, Latin Chamber of Commerce
  • National Advocacy Honor Roll, American Library Assocation
  • Hispanic of the Year Award, Latin Chamber of Commerce
  • Foundation for Recovery Community Partner Award

Affiliations

  • National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce
  • Paradise Democratic Club
  • Nevada Hispanic Democratic Caucus
  • State of Nevada Employees Association/American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
  • Easter Seals of Southern Nevada
  • National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
  • National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
  • Seniors United
  • Western Legislative Academy, The Council of State Governments-WEST, 2005

Education

  • Rancho High School, Las Vegas
  • Brigham Young University, B.A., Music

Personal

Occupation: Computer Network Technician
Recreation: Music, theater, camping, reading, basketball, volunteer work
Born: 1961 - Brooklyn, New York
Spouse: Susan Cook
Children: Diana Marie (Gale), Dustin Lee, Daniel Carlos, Denae Virgilia, Dallin Moises