Marlene Rebori

Professor and Community Development Specialist, State Specialist

Office: (775) 784-4848
Mobile: 775-224-2946
Fax: (775) 784-4881
Email: reborim@unr.edu
Address: 4955 Energy Way, Reno, Nevada 89502
Representing: Washoe County
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Summary

Marlene Rebori's expertise includes public participation, civic engagement, leadership development, public policy and community development. She works with community groups and local governments in the area of facilitation, group process, community planning and problem solving, and public involvement.

Education

B.A. Environmental Policy, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 1990
M.S. Forestry, Stephen F. Austin University, Texas, 1994
Ph.D. Public Policy, University of Nevada, Reno 2005

Programs

Fire Toolkit Portal

The toolkit is developed to provide guidance for communities and on-the-ground organizers engaging in collaborative planning to reduce their threat to wildfire.

Thomas Harris speaking to group of Nevada Economic Assessment Project Stakeholders at an update meeting

Nevada Economic Assessment Project (NEAP)

The Nevada Economic Assessment Project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal and environmental characteristics, trends and impacts. The data can be used for land use and project planning, grant writing and overall policy assessment.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Fact Sheets
Promoting Civility in our Public Spaces: A primer for local officials This fact sheet outlines effective strategies for local officials to apply in promoting civility and explains why the practice of civility and how modeling respectful processes and communication is critical for the overall health of our communities. Rebori, Marlene K. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno \| FS-23-29
Use Your Emotional Intelligence to Reclaim Civility This short fact sheet will discuss why civility is important for communities and how to apply tips from emotional intelligence to help reclaim civility in our communities. Rebori, Marlene K. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno \| FS-23-24
Community Assets for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-03
Community Assets for Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-04
Community Assets for Nye County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-121
Community Assets for White Pine County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-02
Community Assets for Douglas County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, L. Chichester 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-07
Community Assets for Lander County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, L. Erquiaga 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-05
Community Assets for Carson City, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, L. Taylor 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-10
Community Assets for Storey County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, L. Taylor 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-09
Community Assets for Mineral County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, S. Emm 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-08
Community Assets for Humboldt County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, B. Shultz 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Fact Sheet
Community Assets for Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, J. Baker-Tingey 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Community Assets for Pershing County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, S. Foster 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-73
Community Assets for Lincoln County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Marlene Rebori, Joe Lednicky, Buddy Borden, Donald Deever 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Little Free Libraries: Strategic Future Locations in the Reno Sparks Area Little Free Libraries (LFLs) provide opportunities for increased access to books and reading material for children. LFLs are small custom-built freestanding boxes that house 20 to 100 books. Over 32,000 officially registered LFLs exist; they are in all 50 U.S. Burge, P. and Rebori, M. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet-16-08
Little Free Libraries in Nevada: What, Why and How LFLs are small, custom-built freestanding boxes that house anywhere from 20 to 100 books. LFLs are often uniquely designed (typically very cute) and can be made of any material able to withstand the outdoor elements. Finding a suitable location for the LFL is an important decision. Bender, P., Burge, P., Powell, P., and Rebori M. 2015, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet-15-09
What is Obesogenic Environment? The obesogenic environment comprises factors in our environment that support being obese. This fact sheet will define obesogenic environment. Powell, P., Spears, K., and Rebori, M. 2010, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-11
Community Leadership Essentials for Nevada Communities Series Two: Skills Necessary for Effective Community Leadership This fact sheet contains information on the characteristics of a community leader such as collaboration, communication, conflict management, and many more. Learn about the importance of each characteristic and how they can be combined to make a great community leader. Rebori, M. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-60
Community Leadership Essentials for Nevada Communities: Series One: What is Community Leadership? This fact sheet contains information on what it means to be a leader and the different types such as a tactical leader, positional leader, and community leader. Learn about the process, commitment, problems, trust, empowerment and many more. Rebori, M. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-59
Motivating Reasons for Community Participation This fact sheet contains motivating reasons behind community participation ranging from "wanting to make the community a better place to live" to "to learn about politics and government" and many more. Enjoy detailed tables with the rank, reason listed, frequency, percent, and level of significance in this fact sheet. Rebori, M. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-53
Idea Listing Technique This fact sheet contains important information on Idea Listing (Kaner 1996), a technique that groups may use to facilitate discussions for generating innovative ideas for addressing problems. Learn more about what it is and its use through detailed notes and steps that anyone can take. Rebori, M. 2003, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-03-47
Anonymous Brainstorming Technique Groups often struggle to find collaborative structured processes for generating ideas and solutions to problems, issues, and concerns. This fact sheet describes the Anonymous Brainstorming Technique (Bens 2000), a technique that can be used to assist groups as they manage various ideas when engaged in planning and problem-solving. Rebori, M. and Havercamp, M. 2003, Extension, FS-03-09
Nominal Group Technique (NGT) This fact sheet contains extensive information on Nominal Group Technique (NGT) that can be used for community plannings since NGT will generate ideas, identify issues, potential solutions, and promote consensus. Learn more about when to use and steps of the NGT through this fact sheet. Rebori, M. and Havercamp, M. 2003, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-03-21
Informational Publications
Foundational Public Health Services in Suburban, Rural, And Frontier Nevada The purpose of this report is to provide Nevada’s suburban, rural, and frontier county governments, community partners, and public health authorities with a baseline of public health services in their county and their regional counties utilizing a nationally recognized framework. Amy Hyne-Sutherland, PH.D., Marlene Rebori, PH.D., Joseph Lednicky, Sierra Frykberg 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Presentations
Asset Mapping for Pershing County Community Assets are anything that improves a community. Assets are what we want to keep in our community, the things we want to build upon. Assets are what we want to sustain for future generations. B. Borden, M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Powerpoint presentation
Asset Mapping for Elko County: Every community has a story Community Assets are anything that improves a community. Assets are what we want to keep in our community, the things we want to build upon. Assets are what we want to sustain for future generations. B. Borden, M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, L. Thomas 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Asset Mapping for Nye County: Every community has a story Community Assets are anything that improves a community. Assets are what we want to keep in our community, the things we want to build upon. Assets are what we want to sustain for future generations. B. Borden, M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, L. Thomas 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Asset Mapping for Humboldt County: Every community has a story Community Assets are anything that improves a community. Assets are what we want to keep in our community, the things we want to build upon. Assets are what we want to sustain for future generations. B. Borden,M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, L.Thomas 2020, Extension,University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project - PowerPoint Presentation Process to develop and maintain an extensive data repository and set of analytical tools that are meaningful, consistent, and verifiable. This can be used by Nevada Counties and Communities for various types of planning and policy assessments. Borden, B., Rebori, M., Lednicky, J., Thomas, Lucas. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
White Pine Community Assets Presentation Community Assets are anything that improves a community. Assets are what we want to keep in our community, the things we want to build upon. Assets are what we want to sustain for future generations. M. Rebori 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Special Publications
Nevada Economic Assessment Project (NEAP) Program Evaluation Results, Spring 2022 The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the effectiveness and value of the NEAP program from the perspective of the partners. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-23-04
Washoe County Leadership Academy 2022-2023 Program Evaluation This program evaluation is a summary of participant responses and feedback of the Washoe County Leadership Academy from their participation in the pilot year. Rebori, Marlene K. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno \| SP-23-05
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Lander County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J Ledncky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-06
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Carson City, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-10
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Douglas County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-08
Results from the Community Asset Survey: Lincoln County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Results from the Community Asset Survey: Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Results from the Community Asset Survey: Eureka County The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Special Publication
Results from the Community Asset Survey: Humboldt County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-21-09
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-07
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Mineral County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-09
Results from the Community Asset Survey: Nye County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Results from the Community Asset Survey: Pershing County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Storey County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-11
Results From the Community Asset Survey: White Pine County The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Special Report
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Clark County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Lander County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Pershing County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Washoe County This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Douglas County This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, L. Chichester 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Carson City, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, L. Taylor 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Storey County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, L. Taylor 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Mineral County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, S. Emm 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Lyon County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M.Rebori 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for White Pine County This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Lincoln County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, D. Deever 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report Elko County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, J. Baker-Tingey 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Humboldt County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., Rebori, M., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, IP
Report to Community on Volunteer Forum: Fallon, Nevada The contents of this report include the information and thoughts about the community as seen from the perspective of these participants. This report is not intended to be a comprehensive picture of the entire area, but merely a snapshot as provided by those in attendance. Powell, P., Rebori, M., and Wright, J. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Special Publication 16-08
Report to Community on Volunteer Forum: Mesquite, Nev. The contents of this report include the information and thoughts about the community as seen from the perspective of these participants. This report is not intended to be a comprehensive picture of the entire area, but merely a snapshot as provided by those in attendance. Rebori, M. and Wright, J. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Special Publication 16-11
Report to Community on Volunteer Forum: Reno, Nev. The contents of this report include the information and thoughts about the community as seen from the perspective of these participants. This report is not intended to be a comprehensive picture of the entire area, but merely a snapshot as provided by those in attendance. Rebori, M. and Wright, J. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Special Publication 16-12
Report to Community on Volunteer Forum: Tonopah, Nev. The contents of this report include the information and thoughts about the community as seen from the perspective of these participants. This report is not intended to be a comprehensive picture of the entire area, but merely a snapshot as provided by those in attendance. Rebori, M. and Wright, J. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Special Publication 16-13
Report to Community on Volunteer Forum: Elko, Nev. As part of the planning process, Nevada Volunteers in partnership with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension conducted six community forums across the state in Reno, Fallon, Las Vegas, Mesquite, Elko and Tonopah in spring of 2016 as a means of outreach to both rural and urban communities. The purpose of the fo Rebori, M., Baker-Tingey, J., and Wright, J. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Citizen Advisory Board Officer’s Meeting “Tickler” This special publication contains a list of meeting notes that citizen advisory board officers use when setting up and conducting the meeting. Learn about different tups for productive meetings and prevent dysfunctional meetings from happening. Rebori, M. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Sp-07-19
Technical Publication
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Churchill County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno