Unger-Wadkins, Mindy, 1965-

Mindy Unger-Wadkins was born August 10, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, and her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada two years later when her father, Joseph Unger, was relocated by his employer. At the age of twelve, after both her parents had passed away, she moved in with her brother Bob Unger and his wife, Aydie. While studying at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Unger-Wadkins took a clerk job based at Yucca Mountain, and was eventually hired as a full-time public relations officer. She left Yucca Mountain after a decade to work for Nevada Power, capitalizing on both her public relations background as well as Masters in Public Administration. Unger-Wadkins also worked in land development with her brother on a project to clean-up and redevelop the Three Kids Mine. She was an active member of Congregation Ner Tamid, holding several leadership positions over the years, including president.