About our guest … Leon Ravin, MD is currently serving in the position of

Statewide Psychiatric Medical Director for the Division of Public and Behavioral

Health, DHHS, State of Nevada. In addition to Dr. Raven being a board-certified

general adult and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Raven also serves as a member of the

Statewide School Safety Task Force for the State of Nevada and a member of

the Executive Committee of the Medical Directors Council of the National

Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. Dr. Ravin served for four

years as a member of the LAI work group for SMI Adviser, an APA and SAMHSA

initiative that offers researched, vetted and verified guidance to the best

resources on SMI. Since 2010 Dr. Ravin has been a member of the Conference

Committee for the Annual National Psychopharmacology Update, the largest

psychopharmacology conference in the United States. Additionally, since 2013

Dr. Ravin has been one for the lead trainers for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

training for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Influential ResourcesIzaac credits several books for shaping his artistic mindset and career. Early on, works like Think and Grow Rich and How to Win Friends and Influence People taught him the power of manifestation and networking. Books such as 48 Laws of Power and Mastery reinforced the importance of focus and continual skill development. Other impactful reads include The Power of Habit, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Origins of Creativity, and Algorithms to Live By. Together,these resources helped him navigate the challenges of being an independent creative, a path that requires both mental resilience and adaptability.Mission and philosophy At the heart of Izaac’s work lies a mission to highlight social issues and spark dialogue. Through the ambiguity of his art,he invites viewers to extract personalized meanings, often resulting in interpretations that reflect opposing perspectives.Far from being a flaw, Izaac sees this duality as a reflection of human complexity and the contradictions that define society.For Izaac, art is a tool to illuminate these nuances and hypocrisies, providing a medium capable of capturing the layered realities of the modern world.Jan21thIzaac Baron Zevalking Artist

About our guest … Mason Van Houweling Mason Van Houweling serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), providing leadership to a diverse team of nearly 5,000 employees who dedicate their careers to delivering Nevada’s highest level of care. While guiding Nevada’s most respected academic medical center and its many off-site clinic locations, Mason’s strategic vision supports the organization’s ability to save and improve the lives of community members. UMC remains dedicated to offering exclusive and highly specialized services, including Nevada's Level I Trauma Center, only Verified Burn Center, and only Center for Transplantation. As a result of his commitment to innovation, UMCnow serves as Nevada’s most sophisticated healthcare system, offering the latest breakthroughs in clinical technology. Mason brings 30 years of healthcare experience to UMC, from small community hospitals to those with more than 1,000 beds. He has a proven track record of balancing a hospital's financial performance while providing uncompromised patient care. Mason’s hospital administration career began at Orlando Regional Medical Center and continued progressing with Tenet Healthcare, CarolinasHealthcare System, and Universal Healthcare. Before joining UMC as Chief Executive Officer, Mason was a Senior Leader at Spring Valley and Valley Hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Get ready for an enlightening episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete as we

welcome innovator and Creative Director, Jose Gomez is also known as “Drix”.

In this episode of "No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete," Joe is joined by José Gomez,

known professionally as Drix, to discuss his journey to art and his work as the

Creative Director of UNAPLGTIC. Drix shares his inspiration behind the design of the

GENESIS Apple Art Car, focusing on its innovative theme of Technology.

Join us for an engaging conversation that explores Drix’s life, his passion for art

innovation, and his creative participation in shaping a better future for all. This is an

episode you won't want to miss!

In this episode of "No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete," Joe engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D. They explore Dr. Sherin's extensive advocacy work, spanning local, state, and national levels,
focusing on vulnerable populations such as veterans, mental health, and
homelessness. The discussion also touches upon the significance of a new medical school in
Southern Nevada. This episode provides profound insights into Dr. Sherin's
impactful background, and career. It sheds light on critical issues affecting
communities, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in healthcare, advocacy,
and societal well-being.

They will also discuss the importance of establishing a new medical school in Southern Nevada. This episode offers valuable insights into Congresswoman Lee's multifaceted contributions and promises an engaging exploration of education, community service, and healthcare initiatives. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

About our guest … Alex De Castroverde is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and the owner of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers along with his brother, Orlando. Their father, Waldo De Castroverde, was born in Havana, Cuba, and was a paratrooper in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Waldo moved to Reno, Nevada, in 1978, along with his wife Vivian De Castroverde (also born in Cuba) and their four children. After attending law school at night—while he dealt blackjack during the day—Waldo became one of the first attorneys in Nevada to open a law office with the focus of representing the Hispanic Community. In 2005, De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers was formed as a branch of the Law Office of Waldo De Castroverde. The firm has grown from three attorneys to over 20 attorneys and a total team of over 100 employees. The firm now has offices in Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, Reno, Oakland, CA and plans on expanding across the United Sates. The firm concentrates on personal injury, immigration, and criminal defense. In 1995, Mr. De Castroverde received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. He received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. Mr. De Castroverde is active in the Southern Nevada community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Preparatory and the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. He is also on the Advisory Council for the Nevada Independent and serves as a committee member for the Las Vegas Bowl Committee. Mr. De Castroverde is happily married to his wife Cathy of over 14 years, and they have three daughters.