Professional Bio

Francis is a lifelong Nevadan who is a former two-term Assemblywoman in the State Legislature. She is the first Asian-American to serve in this position in the State of Nevada. She is a successful small business owner with more than 15 years of experience operating, managing, and growing business.

She is an active owner/operator in Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop system, including having served 3 years as the Las Vegas Advertising Co-Op President determining where $200k advertising dollars were spent annually. A savvy and astute entrepreneur with significant knowledge in the fast dining-casual market, Francis is currently leading her business into its highest sales year in a decade.

Francis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Business from the University of Nevada, Reno. With strong Las Vegas roots, she’s a founding class member and a proud graduate of Galena High School in Reno Nevada.

Francis is a dedicated and active member of the Las Vegas community with a deep love for its people. Francis loves giving to causes that have a positive impact on children and can be found Coaching Little League or volunteering for many children’s charities.

Community Involvement and Achievements

Board of Directors: Speedway Children’s Charities

Donor: Southern Nevada Burn Foundation

Donor: Three Square

Fundraiser: Shay Mikalonis, LVMPD Officer shot during the 2020 LV riots.

Former Advisory Board Member: Summerlin Hospital Medical Center

Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church: Donor, Usher, and Parishioner

Parent volunteer: Mountain View Lutheran Elementary School

Parent volunteer: Doral Academy Fire Mesa

Capriotti’s High Five-Award (outstanding sales): 2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019

Former Dinner chairperson, Fundraiser: Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada

Donor: University of Nevada, Reno Foundation

Francis’s Family: Paul, Ally, David, Steve, Francis and Emma