Ha Tran Global internship Fellow Ha has a bachelors degree in Finance from Danang University of Economics in Vietnam and currently, she is pursuing MBA at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is passionate about doing great things for our magnificent life and beautiful planet both professionally and personally. She was the Vice…
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Michele Towne Owner / Publisher Inviting Arkansas Michele Towne reflects the character of her magazine Inviting Arkansas. She’s gracious, generous and independent with undeniable Southern hospitality that creates instant friends. She established Inviting Arkansas in 2002 with a vision to bring social, fashion and entertaining topics to interested Arkansans. For more than a decade, Inviting…
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Melissa Thoma Principal, Thoma Thoma Melissa Thoma is co founder and principal with Little Rock, Arkansas-based brand strategy and marketing communications firm Thoma Thoma. Since starting the firm in 1998, Melissa has worn many hats as an entrepreneur: business leader, speech and presentation coach, graphic designer, human resource manager, creative director and brand strategist. Melissa…
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Martin Thoma Principal, Thoma Thoma Martin Thoma is a principal and co-founder of Thoma Thoma, a recognized brand strategy and marketing communications firm in Little Rock. Thoma Thoma’s growing reputation as experts in brand leadership has attracted opportunities from as far away as Taiwan, Tanzania and Jamaica. Martin writes a monthly column called “Brand Inciter”…
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Hilary Haddigan Chief of Mission Effectiveness, Heifer International As Chief of Mission Effectiveness, Hilary leads Heifer’s development towards a results-based, data-driven organization. Her work includes leadership of Heifer’s strategy, the development of a performance framework; reporting towards impact; and the establishment of a rigorous evidence base that brings public visibility to Heifer’s accomplishments. Hilary brings…
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Dawn Prasifka CEO of Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Dawn Prasifka is CEO of Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. She has more than 25 years of experience with nonprofit organizations, including senior leadership roles in larger organizations as well as start-up entities. Dawn joined Girl Scouts–Diamonds in…
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Stephanie F. Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D. Interim Chancellor, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Dr. Stephanie Gardner is interim chancellor of UAMS, leading Arkansas’ only academic health sciences center, which encompasses patient care, education, research and outreach resources at locations across the state. She has served in that…
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Dr Nicholas Zaller (Ph.D) . Director Global Health, UAMS Dr. Nickolas Zaller is an associate professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. He joined the UAMS faculty in 2014. His research focus has been on the overlap between behavioral health disorders, including addiction…
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Dr. Tionna Jenkins, Ph.D., M.P.H. Founder/Blogger, Plate It Healthy, Senior Advisor, Health Equity & Regional Director, Clinton Foundation Dr. Tionna Jenkins is a public health policy practitioner with over 15 years of diverse experience in the field of public health through the private, public and philanthropic sectors. Dr. Jenkins is well versed and knowledgeable on the…
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Lisa Pino Counsel, Mayer Brown, LLP and Former USDA Deputy Administrator (SNAP) under President Barack Obama Lisa J. Pino is counsel in Mayer Brown’s Washington DC office and a member of the Employment & Benefits group who focuses on global mobility and immigration. As a former Obama presidential appointee and senior counselor to the secretary…
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Kia Guarino Program Officer, Global Policy Family Planning, Gates Foundation Kia Guarino is the Associate Program Officer for Family Planning and Gender Equality in Global Policy and Advocacy at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). In this role, she works with government, donor, civil society, faith-based, and foundation partners to ensure that family planning…
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Jessica DeLoach Political Commentator Jessica DeLoach is a political and communications strategist who provides regular political analysis and commentary on national and statewide programs. She also currently serves as the Senior Advisor and Director of Communications for the Democratic Party of Arkansas. Recently, the Huffington Post highlighted Jessica as one of the “top young television…
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