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NACA Spotlights


The Full Circle of Giving: Meet Virna, Our Dedicated Community Processor
At the heart of the Nellis Area Charitable Association (NACA), we believe community isn’t just a group you join—it’s something you actively build. This week, we are incredibly proud to turn the website spotlight on an amazing volunteer, a true advocate for our families, and a powerhouse behind our processing operations: Virna! Building a home at duty station number nine: As a seasoned spouse who has navigated two overseas assignments, Virna knows that volunteering is the best
Chief Marketing Officer
Jun 293 min read


The Power of the NACA Family: Meet Lisa, Our Returning Thrift Shop Champion
At the heart of the Nellis Area Charitable Association (NACA), we believe community isn’t just a group you join—it’s something you actively build. This week, we are incredibly proud to turn the website spotlight on a driving force behind our daily operations, a devoted military spouse, and a true champion for our community: Lisa Thompson! From Volunteer Shift to the Front Counter: Lisa’s Journey Lisa's NACA journey started six to seven years ago when her husband first discove
Chief Marketing Officer
Jun 293 min read


The Evolution of Leadership: Celebrating Carsen, Our New Deputy Executive Director
At the heart of the Nellis Area Charitable Association (NACA), we believe community isn’t just a group you join—it’s something you actively build. This week, we are incredibly proud to turn the website spotlight on a dedicated pillar of our leadership team, our outgoing Chief Administrative Officer, and our newly appointed Deputy Executive Director: Carsen Popelka! Shaping the future: (Second from the right, wearing teal scrubs) From navigating massive organizational shifts t
Chief Marketing Officer
Jun 263 min read


The Value of Stewardship: Celebrating Maricel, NACA’s Chief Financial Officer
At the heart of the Nellis Area Charitable Association (NACA), we believe community isn’t just a group you join—it’s something you actively build. This week, we are incredibly proud to turn the website spotlight on our Chief Financial Officer, a master of financial stewardship, and a true champion for our families: Maricel Johns! A legacy of service: From middle school volunteerism to managing corporate community engagement, Maricel brought a wealth of leadership experience t
Chief Marketing Officer
Jun 263 min read
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