"Women leaders are unique in a number of ways. Facing challenges that differ significantly from their male counterparts, women in industry typically juggle an active family life with a busy business schedule. The women in the following pages put the “class” in the 2023 Class of Women to Watch. They are tenacious and powerful women who are leaders in their chosen fields.

Serving as mentors to the next generation of those in Nevada’s business community, the Women to Watch are real-world examples of how to get business done.

The 2023 Women to Watch were chosen by a committee of judges who reviewed their histories, legacies, leadership and careers. Each of this year’s honorees have shared insights on the following pages.

Congratulations to all the Women to Watch. Nevada Business Magazine and City National Bank are proud to recognize your accomplishments and contributions to the “Battle Born” state."

"Women Inspiring Nevada 2023: Honoring innovation and excellence."

“There’s a certain electricity when Alex walks into the room — an excitement and electricity that we’re looking forward to harnessing ourselves to,”

Alexandra Arrieche Conducts exclusivepre-screening performance of a score from the The Conductor. Documentary about Marin Alsop directed by Bernadette Wegenstein. 

Teus Nobel's Saudades arranged and produced by Roeland Jacobs, featuring the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Conducted by Alexandra Arrieche is nominated for the Edison Public Prize Jazz 2020. 

"Alexandra Arrieche, is one of the four finalists for the Music Director Position of Olympia Symphony Orchestra ”

"How did the São Paulo native become a conductor? She started composing music when she was 11 years old and studied piano. She wrote her first orchestral work at 16, and to perform it with her assemblage of teenage musicians, she needed a conductor, so she stepped up and grabbed the baton herself." ...

By Kendall Hardin (Las Vegas, NV)