Gard Jameson

Gard Jameson is a former partner at Piercy, Bowler, Taylor and Kern, CPAs. He spent 25 years in the accounting industry before returning to school to earn his PhD in Comparative Religion at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. He now teaches Oriental and Western Philosophy at UNLV. He serves as Southern Nevada Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach, an organization started by Father Thomas Keating, introducing people to contemplative prayer.

He is also a board member and part of the executive staff of an amazing project that is unfolding in Southern Nevada. It is called "Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada."

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN) was established in 2008 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to find a way to provide access to health care to the Southern Nevada's working families. It is estimated that one out of seven are uninsured in America, approximately 400,000 in Southern Nevada. In a recent article by Family USA, it was noted that one Nevadan dies every day due to a lack of health insurance. VMSN provides preventative health care and care for the chronically ill. They help prevent acute hospitalization, reduce hospital costs and decrease taxpayer burdens. Most importantly, they care for the neglected and unseen members of the community who are hurting.

The first clinic at Paradise Park was opened in January of 2010. Since the opening, the volunteer numbers have swelled to more than 450.

There are affiliation agreements with the major teaching institutions to serve as a community outreach and teaching center for our students. A goal is to connect young professionals to their community and inspire them to serve and to remain in the community. There are current agreements with College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State College University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Nevada School of Nursing, University of Southern Nevada, and University of Touro .

Currently, the services provided are: adult and pediatric primary care, women’s care, new born checkups and immunizations, basic diagnostic tests and medications. Being added are prenatal care, dental, mental and vision services.

Gard’s additional community service includes serving as Associate Pastor at Grace Community Church in Boulder City, the current Chair of the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada, the current Chair of the Childrens' Advocacy Alliance and Trustee Emeritus of the Nevada Community Foundation. He also serves on the board of the North American Interfaith Network and the Raymond M Alf Museum of Life. 

He is married to Dr. Florence Jameson. They have two children, Michael and Julia.