Andre Cisne relocated from Texas to Las Vegas with his wife back in 2020, but his family’s history showcases a much grander move, fleeing in pursuit of political amnesty to the United States and a new way of life.

Cisne — the interim CEO of SilverSummit Healthplan, which provides government-sponsored health insurance coverage — has more than 20 years experience working in the industry and is also now the board secretary for Hope Means Nevada, a local nonprofit that works to combat teen suicide.

Cisne took some time to speak to the Las Vegas Review-Journal about his family’s incredible journey, his thoughts on America’s current healthcare system, and how he thinks the overall industry could improve upon itself.

Q You and your family immigrated to the United States from Nicaragua in the 1970s through political amnesty.…