
OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

Principal Consultant
Kalani Tissot
Kalani Tissot is a fundraising consultant based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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As someone who is deeply passionate about fundraising, Kalani has worked on raising money for over 100 political campaigns and eight non-profit organizations.
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Since founding Tissot Solutions in 2021, Kalani has turned a small operation into one of the largest political fundraising firms in Nevada and the Mountain West, with clients raising over $18 million during the 2022 election cycle. Tissot Solutions continues to be a market leader in innovation, data, and leveraging new technology to help clients achieve their fundraising goals.
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Senior Associate — Las Vegas
Ruby Valencia
Ruby Valencia is a fundraiser based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A born and raised Nevadan, Ruby has always been passionate about political advocacy. This passion led to her college internships at UNLV with the Nevada Conservation League and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, where she met with members of Congress to advocate for America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act. Utilizing the power of civic engagement, she hopes to create lasting, positive change by fundraising for causes, organizations, & candidates that she believes in.
When Ruby isn’t fundraising, she’s interior designing, painting, or hanging out with her cats, Kitty and Ben.

Senior Associate - Reno
Kimmy Claussen
Kimmy Claussen is a fundraiser based in Reno, Nevada.Born and raised in rural Nevada, Kimmy has always been passionate about improving her state. She credits her hometown for instilling values of community orientation, mutual aid, and respect for all people. However, being in high school during the 2016 election exposed Kimmy to how easily divided a community could become. With a mission in mind of bringing people together to solve issues that impact society broadly, Kimmy decided to study Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. After interning for U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and working with several other state-level candidates and organizations, her passion for community service and political advocacy has grown exponentially. When Kimmy isn’t fundraising, you can find her listening to her favorite music, watching a comfort show, or spending time with friends, family, and her cat.

Senior Associate - Salt Lake City
Delaney Smith
Born and raised in Utah, Delaney has always had a passion for politics and making the world a better place. Her interest in politics began in high school during the tumultuous 2016 Presidential Election, when she realized the only way to change the world was through local political work. At Utah State University she pursued her political interests and interned in the Utah State Senate during the 2022 Legislative Session. This experience cemented her desire to find her career in Utah politics. Before joining us, she worked in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, learning about the election and financial disclosure process.
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When she isn’t working you can find her playing with her numerous nieces and nephews, or cuddled up with a good book and a cat on her lap.

Senior Associate - Seattle
Maya Engel
Maya Engel is a fundraiser based in Seattle, Washington. Born and raised in Washington, she’s always been passionate about local politics and making a difference in her community. Her first taste of politics came during college when she interned for a Washington US Congressman, she became fascinated with the behind-the-scenes world of campaigns. Since then, she’s managed successful campaigns across the state and has been all-in on local politics ever since. Currently, she’s focused on fundraising for candidates and organizations that are working to create meaningful, long-term change in Washington.
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When she’s not fundraising, you’ll probably find her thrifting, going on spontaneous adventures, listening to music, or hanging out with her cat.

Associate - Las Vegas
Robert Andrews
Robert is our newest fundraising consultant based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He holds a Master’s degree in both Applied Economics and Information Systems from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he focused on analyzing policy impacts and modeling business incentives.
Robert’s passion for public policy began during a successful high school speech and debate career,which inspired his continued work in policy research and data analytics. Before joining Tissot Solutions, he gained experience in finance across the commercial insurance and music industries. These roles shaped his client-centered and results-oriented approach to political fundraising.
Outside of work, Robert enjoys time at Lake Mead and Mt Charleston, grilling with friends or reading Warhammer Novels.

Executive Assistant
Noemi Cabije
Noemi has more than 15 years of experience as an administrative assistant, team leader, and customer service specialist. She has worked with a wide range of clients, including small businesses and large corporations. She enjoys finding new ways to increase efficiency and improve the workflow of the company.
Noemi holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and enjoys algorithms, problem-solving, and data analysis. She understands how to tailor her skills to meet the needs of her clients, and she enjoys collaborating with team members to help the company achieve its goals and mission.
When Noemi isn't caught up with work, you'll find her cooking and spending time with her family or doting on her Flowerhorn and Koi fishes.

Administrative Assistant
Mhay Cornejo
Mhay is a professional with over six years of invaluable experience as an administrative assistant, quality assurance analyst, and customer service specialist. She has worked in various industries, ranging from retail to telecommunications, which has honed her skills and passion for helping others and a keen understanding of the intricacies of customer satisfaction to provide exceptional support and ensure every customer's needs are met with utmost care.
Mhay holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and she enjoys working in a field where she can share her ideas. She challenged her skills in problem-solving and making a positive impact on teams as a Quality Assurance Lead.
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If Mhay is not working, you can see her in her yard spending time with her daisies and roses.

Intern
Gabriella Detrick
Gabriella is a third-year political science major at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in social research and applied statistics. She currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the Associated Students of the University of Nevada and is a member of the Honors College. Gabriella discovered her passion for politics through her commitment to civil rights advocacy, particularly in promoting equity and education for marginalized communities.
During the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature, Gabriella interned for Assemblymember Selena Torres-Fossett and continues to work as a peer tutor at the university’s Writing and Speaking Center.
Outside of civic engagement, Gabriella enjoys writing poetry, exploring new coffee shops, and being an active member of Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Whether with a book, a paintbrush, or a pen in hand, she’s always seeking ways to combine her creative pursuits with her drive for social change.