Lynnette Watts
⁠⁠⁠Community Leader

Lynnette grew up in Forrest City, AR and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, graduating with a degree in Studio Art.   She has an extensive background in philanthropy, having worked in various non-profits for over 20 years.  In this capacity, she worked at the Diocese of Little Rock, Mount St. Mary Academy, Heifer International and The Nature Conservancy/AR.  She has also served as Mayor, Army Community Housing in Gouverneur, NY; Director, Catholic Campaign for Human Development; Affiliate Coordinator for the Arkansas Community Foundation; and retired as Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas in October 2015. /AR