Who I am
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My name is Corinthia M. Yancey, and I am a public safety leader, business owner, and candidate for Mayor of Reno with experience supporting large-scale operations that serve thousands of residents and visitors every day. Â
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Raised in a military household as an only child, I developed a strong sense of discipline, independence, and responsibility early in life. These values continue to guide my leadership style, focused, resilient, and grounded in serving my community. Â
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I have worked in high-demand environments, helping oversee safety, compliance, and workforce coordination across teams of hundreds, bringing structure, accountability, and real-world leadership to complex systems.
Leadership is defined by the families we protect and the future we build together, not by the titles we hold.
Experience
​My background includes leadership in transit security operations serving over 100,000 riders, where I contributed to policy development, emergency response coordination, and workforce oversight in a 24/7 environment.
I have:
​- Supported large-scale contracts valued in the millions Â
- Helped manage operations involving 300+ personnel Â
- Developed standard operating procedures and compliance structures Â
- Worked alongside unions, leadership teams, and regulatory bodies Â
- Earned certifications including FEMA and OSHA Â
- Built and operates a woman-owned security company in Nevada
I am the owner of a recognized woman-owned business certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Emerging Small Business (ESB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), demonstrating my commitment to economic inclusion and opportunity.
I serve on the Southern Business Advisory Council Board, contributing to discussions and recommendations that impact funding and opportunities for small, minority, and woman-owned businesses. I also serve on Northern county boards, gaining firsthand experience in local government processes, property tax assessments, and public decision-making.
My experience is rooted in action, accountability, and results.
Community Connection
As a Nevada resident and business owner, I understand the real challenges facing Reno, from public safety concerns to the struggles of small businesses and the need for good-paying jobs that help families grow and thrive. Â
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I bring a grounded, real-world perspective shaped by working directly in the communities I now seek to serve.
Family Roots: A Legacy of Dedication
My aunt, Karen Joy Simmons-Watson, set the standard for what it means to be a proven leader. She taught me to be a voice for the voiceless and to lift up those facing the world’s harshest judgments. Her journey showed me that greatness requires more than faith alone; it requires the strength to act for a community that depends on its leaders.
Turning Point
After experiencing personal loss and witnessing gaps in systems meant to protect and serve people, I made the decision to step forward, not just to advocate, but to lead. Â
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That experience strengthened my commitment to accountability, transparency, and ensuring that no family, gender, or community is overlooked.
Why I Am Running
Reno deserves leadership that understands both the systems that keep a city running and the people who depend on them every day.
I am running for Mayor to:
- Strengthen public safety
- Support small businesses and local economic growth
- Increase accountability in leadership
- Bring real solutions backed by real experience.
Reno Deserves Results
DIFFERENTIATION – I bring hands-on experience in public safety operations, workforce leadership, and business ownership, not just policy discussions. Â
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I understand how decisions impact real people because I have worked on the front lines of those systems.