LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 5, 2026) – Make-A-Wish® Nevada announces the appointment of LVMPD’s Captain Adam Seely and Catherine Aker of the Athletics to its Board of Directors, deepening the organization’s leadership bench as it works to bring hope, strength and joy to more children with critical illnesses throughout Nevada.
“Both leaders bring extensive experience in their respective fields and a strong commitment to serving the Las Vegas community,” said Scott Rosenzweig, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish Nevada. “We are thrilled to welcome Captain Seely and Catherine Aker to the Make-A-Wish Nevada Board of Directors. Their leadership will help us continue expanding our ability to grant life-saving wishes to children across Nevada.”
Catherine Aker, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communication for the Athletics, brings to the Make-A-Wish Board of Directors extensive experience in sports marketing, communications and community engagement. Aker has held numerous leadership positions with both the Athletics and the Arizona Diamondbacks and has long been a champion of charitable initiatives for both teams. Aker has a long history with Make-A-Wish, having served for six years on the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish board.
Captain Adam Seely has been a member of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since 2008 and currently serves as Bureau Commander of LVMPD’s Internal Oversight and Constitutional Policing Bureau. Seely has held a variety of patrol, investigative and leadership roles at LVMPD throughout his career. He previously served as captain of Downtown Area Command. Seely is deeply embedded within the Las Vegas community and actively involved with both city and county officials as well as with hotel and casino executives up and down the Strip and throughout downtown.
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About Make-A-Wish Nevada
Make-A-Wish® Nevada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, empowering them with hope and strength. Established in 1982, Make-A-Wish® Nevada was originally split into Northern and Southern Nevada in 1996 but reunified as one chapter in 2024 to better serve the entire state. Over the years, more than 3,000 wishes have been granted to children across Nevada. Supported by generous donors, volunteers, and community partners, Make-A-Wish® Nevada is part of a national network that has collectively granted more than 400,000 wishes through its 57 chapters across the U.S. For more information, visit wish.org/nv
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