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Program for: Girls of Promise - Arkansas Tech University Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Russellville, AR

8:15 - 9:00 AM Check-in, Morning Survey, Team Time

9:00 - 9:30 AM Morning General Session

9:35 - 10:20 AM Break-out Session 1

10:25 - 11:10 AM Break-out Session 2

11:15 AM - 11:55 PM Keynote General Session

12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch & Team Photos

12:35 - 1:00 PM Speaker Extravaganza

1:00 - 1:10 PM Team Time

1:10 - 1:55 PM Break-out Session 3

2:00 - 2:45 PM Break-out Session 4

2:45 - 3:00 PM Team Time

3:00 - 3:30 PM Closing General Session

3:30 PM Dismissal

8:45 - 9:00 AM Check-in

9:00 - 9:30 AM Morning General Session

9:20 - 11:15 AM Alumnae Track Special Programming

Baswell Techionary Rms 202, 203, 204

11:15 - 11:55 AM Keynote General Session

11:55 AM Survey & Dismissal

Jill Brown 479/964-2870

Marissa Merritt 479/567-2236

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas

The Women‘s Foundation of Arkansas is dedicated to improving the

economic viability of women and girls through our focused philanthropic

efforts in the area of education. We leverage our grant-making to educate

women and girls about ESTEM career fields and life skills. This includes

helping women enter the work force at a family sustaining wage and

preparing girls for non-traditional careers throughout the state.

WFA takes our grant funding seriously. We have a rigorous process for

selecting non-profits as grant recipients: each organization must be aligned

with WFA‘s objectives; undergo a thorough screening process, including site

visits; and provide measures as evidence of the benefits accomplished

through the grant.

WFA has been a leader in making positive impacts for women and girls in

Arkansas since 1998 and is the only state-wide foundation that focuses

solely on women and girls in Arkansas.

Girls of Promise

The Girls of Promise program, championed by Joan Rule Campbell, was

established in 1999 and the first Girls of Promise conference was hosted by

the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2000. Since that time, Girls of

Promise has introduced almost 4,000 eighth grade girls across Arkansas to

information about careers in areas related to economics, science,

technology, engineering and math (ESTEM) while giving them the

opportunity to meet with women professionals for greater understanding of

their own potential and power. Each spring, Arkansas girls meet and learn

from women with careers in ESTEM fields such as scientists, astronauts,

physicians, computer system engineers and others.

Girls of Promise conferences are currently hosted by eight Arkansas

colleges and universities. With the dedicated support of passionate

volunteers across the state, the WFA continues to expand the reach of our

Girls of Promise program.

Team Heroines

Girls of Promise participants are placed on teams built around women in history who have achieved greatness in the ESTEM fields. We use this method to foster team building and leadership skills as well as expose girls to even more career possibilities.

Dorothy Hansine Anderson - Pediatrician: Dr. Anderson was the first physician to recognize cystic fibrosis as a disease and to create tests to diagnose it.

Rachel Carson - Writer & Ecologist: Rachel Carson was a career scientist and editor in the federal service. She became Editor-in-Chief of all publications for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Bessie Coleman - Aviator: The world‘s first African American woman aviator, Bessie Coleman earned her pilot‘s license in 1921 in France - two years before Amelia Earhart.

Marie Curie - Professor of General Physics: In 1911 Marie Curie received her second Nobel Prize in Chemistry in recognition of her work in radioactivity.

Amelia Earhart - Aviator, Author & Fashion Designer: Amelia Earhart was selected to be the first woman to make a transatlantic flight in 1928.

Sylvia Earle - Oceanographer & Conservationist: Sylvia Earle is internationally recognized as one of our nation's leading marine biologists and one of the world's leading advocates for safeguarding the seas.

Jane Goodall - Primatologist: Jane Goodall is the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees, having closely observed their behavior for the past quarter century in the jungles of the Gombe Game Reserve in Africa, living in the chimps' environment and gaining their confidence.

Shirley Ann Jackson - Theoretical Physicist: Shirley Ann Jackson‘s career was focused on researching and teaching about particle physics. She was appointed head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 1995 by President Clinton.

Mae C. Jemison - Chemical Engineer & Astronaut: Mae C. Jemison blasted into orbit aboard the space shuttle Endeavor, September 12, 1992, the first woman of color to go into space.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - Psychiatrist, Professor & Author: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross directed much of her psychiatric work with terminally ill patients, AIDS patients, and maximum-security prisoners.

Stephanie Kwolek - Inventor: Stephanie Kwolek succeeded in creating the first family of synthetic fibers of exceptional strength and stiffness - the best known of which is Kevlar.

Barbara McClintock - Cytogeneticist: In 1983 Barbara McClintock received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her pioneering discovery of mobile genetic elements.

Danica McKellar - Actress, Author & Math Genius: In-between acting roles, Danica McKellar authored Math Doesn‘t Suck and Kiss My Math after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from UCLA.

Annie Dodge Wauneka - Public Health Activist & Tribal Leader: Annie Dodge Wauneka worked to improve the health and welfare of the Navajo Tribe and reduce incidents of tuberculosis nationwide.

Sheila Widnall - Astrophysicist & Former Secretary of the USAF: Dr. Sheila E. Widnall - a woman of outstanding scientific achievement - was the first woman to head a branch of the U.S. Military.

Student

Arkansas Tech University

Hannah is a senior at Arkansas Tech University

majoring in Management and Marketing with a

focus on International Business.

Hannah graduated from Gloucester High of

Virginia in 2009. She came to Arkansas Tech

with an academic scholarship and is now doing

a university fellowship program. She has also

received the Leadership Scholarship for two

semester. Hannah also serves as the senator, in

Student Government, for the College of

Business at Arkansas Tech University.

After graduation Hannah is looking forward to getting involved in a

merchandising program. It is a long-term goal of hers to one day be a buyer

for a major company. However, with a business degree, nearly any career

option is possible - one of the reasons she decided to study business.

Hannah uses science, technology, engineering, and math as essential parts of

everyday living. As a student, math and science are primarily used in general

educational studies. Engineering and technology are used in key classes

related to her degree. As a business major, it is her priority to understand

how the world uses its resources and what products and services are needed

to become more efficient.

Working for on-campus organizations provides Hannah with resources and

experience to prepare for her career after graduation. These experiences

have allowed her to realize exactly what she wanted to study during her time

at Arkansas Tech.

President

Arkansas Tech University

Dr. Robert Charles Brown became the 11th president of Arkansas Tech University on July 1, 1993.

His tenure as Arkansas Tech president has been characterized by a thoughtful, deliberate and participatory process of strategic planning. The results have included over 45 new academic programs of study, a doubling of enrollment and the number of students choosing to live on campus has more than tripled.

Arkansas Tech has made a $180 million investment in its campus infrastructure and raised over $35 million in private donations under Dr. Brown‘s leadership.

In July 2003, Arkansas Tech University merged with Arkansas Valley Technical Institute to form the Ozark Campus, stretching the university‘s influence deep into Western Arkansas and providing the residents of that area with enhanced educational opportunities.

Prior to his service at Arkansas Tech, Dr. Brown was a faculty member and administrator at various institutions in Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Missouri. He has served as Endowed Chair Holder, Department Chairman, Academic Dean, Vice President for Development and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

A native of Coushatta, Louisiana, Dr. Brown earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Northwestern State University and the Master of Arts and Ph.D. in economics from Louisiana State University.

Dr. Brown is an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church, the Rotary Club and the Russellville Chamber of Commerce.

He and his wife, Jill, are the parents of three adult children and four grandchildren.

First Lady

of Arkansas

Long before she was First Lady of Arkansas, Ginger

Beebe exemplified volunteerism. From reading to

children to promote literacy to raise awareness about

mental health issues, to advocating for people with

special needs to supporting the arts, she continues to

support causes that are important to the people of

our State.

In 2007, Ginger conducted a listening tour with

families whose children suffer from mental illness.

She continues her involvement with the National

Alliance on Mental Illness in Arkansas by chairing

NAMI Walks each year.

The First Lady combines her mental health initiative with her love of the arts by

serving on the Art Advisory Committee for the Psychiatric Research Institute.

Additionally, she welcomes the display of works by Arkansas artists in the State‘s

home and works with numerous organizations to promote Arkansas artists and

artisans.

Ginger is currently involved with groups that share her goal of reducing

childhood obesity. She served as honorary chair of the Natural Wonders

Partnership Council, an Arkansas Children‘s Hospital group that addresses the

health needs of children in our State. Ginger is working with other leaders to

promote First Lady Michelle Obama‘s ―Let‘s Move‖ initiative. She advocates

the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise when she visits

school children.

Her work with the homeless—both individually and through organizations such

as Our House—demonstrates her caring spirit. She also works to create better

working and living environments for those with special needs, most recently

creating an audio tour of the Governor‘s Mansion herb garden for use by blind

and visually impaired visitors.

Chancellor

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus

Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D. is Chancellor of Arkansas

Tech University – Ozark Campus. Before

becoming Chancellor, she taught English at a

number of universities. A native of Indianapolis,

she received her Bachelor's degree in English at

Purdue University and her Master's and Doctoral

Degrees in English at Arizona State University.

Dr. Blondin volunteers for a number of

organizations, including Women's Foundation of

Arkansas, Girl Scouts and United Way. She also

writes a weekly column, ―What the Foxes Eat,‖ for the Press-Argus Courier.

Dr. Blondin lives in Van Buren, Arkansas with her husband, Andrew Fox,

and daughter, Helena, who is a junior at Van Buren High School.

What other careers are available to someone with your

educational background? Writing, editing, publishing, creative

direction, teaching, and administrative roles

How do you use ESTEM in your career? I use ESTEM fields to

improve technology on campus, to interpret data, and to problem-solve.

What is your favorite part of your job? Changing student’s lives.

Each team will attend 4 breakout sessions.

Which Break-out Sessions will you attend?

Which speakers will you visit during the Speaker Extravaganza?

Speaker Room No. Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Bldg

Dr. Buford Senate Rm D. Anderson R. Carson S. Jackson B. McClintock Doc Bryan

Dr. DeBlack 105 R. Carson S. Jackson B. McClintock S. Windall Doc Bryan

S. Hannah 104 S. Jackson B. McClintock S. Windall A. Wauneka Doc Bryan

J. Hogan 133 B. McClintock S. Windall A. Wauneka D. Anderson Rothwell

H. Norton 138 S. Windall A. Wauneka D. Anderson R. Carson Rothwell

S. Rhodes 242 A. Wauneka D. Anderson R. Carson S. Jackson Doc Bryan

Dr. Patricia Buford Department Head and Associate Professor, Electrical

Engineering

Arkansas Tech University

E-mail Address: pbuford@atu.edu

Website: atu.edu/engineering/electrical/faculty_buford.shtml

Pat Buford received her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree in 1974 from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. She received her Master of Science Degree in 1985 from the University of Arkansas and Ph.D. in 2007 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Dr. Buford is also a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Arkansas with 10 years experience in the electric power industry and 20+ years in teaching.

Other careers available with her educational background: Teaching, research, power companies, consulting companies, etc.

Favorite part of the job? I enjoy working with students especially during an ‗aha‘ moment.

Why present at Girls of Promise? Dr. Buford wants to interest girls in engineering as a career. She will use light and logic experiments in her hands-on activity.

Dr. Susan DeBlack Doctor of Optometry

DeBlack Eye Care Center

E-mail Address: deblack@conwaycorp.net

Website: www.visionsource-deblackeyecare.net

Susan is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry and is in private practice in Conway. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Optometric Association and is helping to open Shepherd's Hope Vision Clinic, which provides free eye care to needy Arkansans. She is married to Tom DeBlack, a history professor at Arkansas Tech, and they have a 7 year old daughter, Susannah.

How you use ESTEM in your career: Optometrists use biology as we examine the health of the eye, chemistry as we prescribe medications to treat eye disease, and physics and math to calculate glasses and contact lens prescriptions. Technology is used in new instruments we use in the diagnosis of eye disease.

Favorite part of the job? I enjoy talking with patients and finding solutions to help them see well. I also enjoy diagnosing eye disease and finding the best treatment available to make patients see well throughout their lives.

Dr. Shellie Hannah Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education

Arkansas Tech University

E-mail Address: shanna@atu.edu

Website: www.atu.edu/hpe/

A former public school teacher who is certified in History and English, Dr. Hanna now teaches at ATU in the Health and Physical Education department. She specializes in health, wellness, and fitness. She also teaches classes at Saint Mary's Wellness Fitness Center. She loves to workout and to share her love of health and fitness with others.

How you use ESTEM in your career: Our field is all about science. Learning how the body works and how to take care of it. It requires both math and science to do that. An emphasis on biology, anatomy, and physiology are especially helpful.

Favorite part of the job? I get to help people achieve their goals. Seeing success in others is always rewarding.

Jessica L. Hogan Instructor of Mathematics

Arkansas Tech University

E-mail Address: jhogan5@atu.edu

Website: www.atu.edu/mathematics/

Jessica Hogan is in her sixth year as an Instructor of Mathematics at Arkansas Tech University. She earned her Bachelor of Science from ATU, followed by a Master of Science from the University of Arkansas. She strives to make Algebra a "more liked" subject on the college campus and goes above and beyond for her students. She currently lives in Russellville with her husband Aaron, and one year old son, Carter.

How you use ESTEM in your career: As a Mathematics Instructor, I use Mathematics daily as part of my lessons. I teach in the field. I also use technology daily through my job and personal life.

Favorite part of the job? The hours and flexibility in the profession is unbeatable. I enjoy student interaction and the changing faces each and every semester. I love the days when I can literally see a "light bulb" flash in a student's head and know they are learning.

Hanna E. Norton Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

Arkansas Tech University

E-mail Address: hnorton@atu.edu

Website: www.atu.edu/academics/

Hanna E. Norton hails from Atlanta, Georgia, but moved to Arkansas 11 years ago when she took her journalism teaching job at Arkansas Tech University. Her background is in advertising and print journalism and she has taught courses in public relations, photography, film and design. Most recently her position is to coordinate the university's expanded online education initiative. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, cooking and playing with her dogs.

How you use ESTEM in your career: Technology is vital to how our online university courses are delivered. We work with faculty to deliver a quality course, but are also mindful of the technology necessary to meet a course's learning

objectives.

Favorite part of the job? Getting faculty to envision their course content in an entirely new way because they are teaching online.

Stacie D. Rhoads Sergeant, Arkansas State Police

E-mail Address: Stacie.rhoads@asp.arkansas.gov

Website: website

Stacie served with the Arkansas State Police for over 13 years. She worked in areas of the ASP that include: Highway Patrol, Narcotics, and Criminal Investigations. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in September 2010. There are currently less than 25 female troopers across the state. Previously, she served in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years.

How do you use ESTEM in your career? Science assists with the evidence processing and helps identify suspects & victims of crime. Technology is used on a daily basis to investigate crime. Both science & technology help investigators to identify suspects and to help us successfully prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone committed a crime - it is used to eliminate people as suspects. We also use math and engineering skills on a smaller level. Math is a huge component of blood pattern analysis. Drafting is often used in preparing crime scene diagrams.

Favorite part of the job? The best thing about being a police officer is being able to serve the community. Not only do I get to meet people from all walks of life, I also get an opportunity to answer some pretty important questions for those who are victims of crime. When people become victims, they often feel violated, whether their house has been burglarized or a loved one has been killed. My job is to answer the Who, What, Where, When, How, and Why these things happen. "Why" is the hardest to answer and often is the only one that doesn't get answered.

Is there a breakout speaker you really want to see, but your team isn’t

scheduled with her? Visit her table during the Speaker Extravaganza just

after lunch! Flip the page for more career opportunities you can learn

about during the Speaker Extravaganza!

In addition to breakout session speakers, these groups/individuals will be represented at the Speaker Extravaganza in Doc Bryan Room 242.

Ashley Daniels Email Address: adaniels7@atu.edu Website: atu.edu Arkansas Tech University, a state-supported institution of higher education, is dedicated to nurturing scholastic development, integrity, and professionalism. The University offers a wide range of traditional and innovative programs which provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community of learners.

Kristy Allen Email Address: brad.kristyallen@suddenlink.com Website: mcstate.com/careers/ McDonald‘s is a family of over 2,400 Owner/Operators passionate about satisfying our customers, growing our business, making money and having fun. Roles of an owner/operator range from working with customers, marketing, and being on top of the economics of the business.

Dr. Carmella Knoernschild Email Address: drkortho@suddenlinkmail.com Website: www.DrKstraightsmile.com Orthodontics and dental assistants, fields that require a great deal of knowledge about science and technology, help patients feel better about themselves and their smiles once the dental treatment is complete.

Elizabeth (Beth) Gray & Sandy M. Smith, RN; PhD Email Address: egray3@atu.edu; ssmith107@atu.edu Website: atu.edu/emergencymanagement/ The Department of Emergency Management at Arkansas Tech is dedicated to: Increasing learning and knowledge by providing outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service for the university and community; Sustaining a department that supports faculty and students in their professional and intellectual growth; Educating students to become leaders in this discipline and to make a positive contribution to the field.

Xiaohan Du "Linda" Email Address: xdu@atu.edu Website: atu.edu/imsso/ The Office of International and Multicultural Student Services is dedicated to providing student support services which enhance the college experience for international and multicultural students. Programs and activities are designed to encourage the intellectual and social development of students by providing opportunities for cross-cultural interaction.

Lisa Olson Email: lisaolsonot@gmail.com Occupational Therapy is a healthcare/science based career. Working with people of all ages with disabilities or conditions to enhance their independence in their life roles. Occupational Therapy in the Pediatric Populations focuses on children in daycare and public school settings.

Page Fisher Email Address: Jennifer.fisher@meda.us Website: medapharma.us Pharmaceutical sales is a science driven sales profession. Pharmaceutical sales professionals rely heavily on science to aid in the sales messaging of the medications they promote. Pharmaceutical sales professionals also stay on the forefront of technology to effectively promote their products in an ever changing healthcare arena.

Darla McNeely M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologists specialize in communication disorders and work with individuals from various ages ranging from birth to geriatrics. Work settings include private therapy clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.

Jill Hendricks Website: www.atu.edu/ubms Arkansas Tech University's Upward Bound Math and Science Academy is a federally funded college-preparatory program for high school students who have completed 8th grade. The UBMS Academy consists of two parts: tutoring services and mentorship during the academic school year and a six-week residential experience on the Arkansas Tech campus during the summer.

The Girls of Promise Alumnae Track will take place in:

Baswell Techionary Rms 202, 203, 204

Q&A, as well as a group photo will take place at the end of the session.

Don’t forget to turn in your morning survey & complete a closing survey before leaving!

Speakers will present in the following order:

Jaime Martin Director

Arkansas Tech University Student Support Services

E-mail Address: jmartin@atu.edu

Website: www.atu.edu/sss/

Jaime has worked at Arkansas Tech University for over 6 years, and has worked in many areas across campus. She is currently the Director of Student Support Services which works with first-generation and low-income students to help them succeed academically in college.

Alumnae Track presenters pictured left to right: Lori Wineland, Jaime Martin, Lindsey Riedmueller. Not pictured: Jana Parker

Jana Parker Director

Arkansas Tech University Academic Affairs

E-mail Address: jparker34@atu.edu

Website: www.atu.edu/academics/

Jana is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University. She is currently the program specialist for Academic Affairs working with faculty and staff.

Lori Wineland Student Advisor

Arkansas Tech University Student Support Services

E-mail Address: lwineland@atu.edu

Website: www.atu.edu/sss/

Lori is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University and currently serves as a student advisor for the Student Support Services program. She also coordinates tutoring and financial literacy for the SSS students.

Lindsey Riedmueller Student Advisor

Arkansas Tech University Support Services

E-mail Address: lriedmueller@atu.edu

Website: www.atu.edu/sss/

Lindsey is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University and currently serves as a student advisor for the Student Support Services program. She also coordinates all workshops and cultural events for the SSS students.

More information on Arkansas Tech’s Student Support Services: The mission of Arkansas Tech University's Student Support Services Program is to increase the retention and graduation rates among program participants by providing comprehensive, individualized academic support.

The Student Support Services Program is a Federally funded TRiO Program. Arkansas Tech University received a Grant to fund the program to achieve the goals of the Student Support Services Program.

What are Alumnae?

Alumnae are women who graduate or former women students of a specific school, college, or university.

Girls of Promise Alumnae

In the case of Girls of Promise, an alumna is a young woman who attended a conference when she was in 8th grade. WFA‘s Girls of Promise program has almost 4,000 alumnae since 2000. Just this year, over 600 girls like you will be able to call themselves Girls of Promise Alumnae!

Women‘s Foundation continues to make its easy to stay involved with Girls of Promise - and to stay in touch with other alumnae! Here are just a few ways:

“Like” Girls of Promise on Facebook.com/GirlsofPromise

Tag yourself in pictures from this conference—or upload your own.

Continue a conversation you had with a Girls of Promise speaker, team leader or other volunteer.

Network with alumnae from other conferences or previous years.

Give advice to and support girls who sign-up for future conferences.

Check out these pages on WFA‘s website:

The Girls of Promise section changes, but you will always find promises, quotes, and possibly interviews from a few highlighted Alumnae. The ―Alumnae‖ section under Girls of Promise list kept current with announcements.

The ―ESTEM Resources‖ section under Resources is an ever-growing list of opportunities to stay interested an active in ESTEM fields.

―Follow‖ WFA on Twitter @wfaphilanthropy.

Watch for e-mails from the Women‘s Foundation of Arkansas full of information on how you can stay involved, ―pay it forward‖, and more.

Complete surveys to keep WFA up-to-date with your life.

Essay Contest Winners

WFA sponsors an essay contest for alumnae each year. Three winners are highlighted at WFA‘s ―Designing Women‖ event. The 2011 winners were:

Jade Collins and Mary Hefley attended Girls of Promise - Tech in 2008. Jordan Cross attended Girls of Promise - UALR in 2001.

Each of the winners received free tickets to attend WFA‘s Designing Women event and were honored at the event!

Winning essay submissions are posted on facebook.com/GirlsofPromise!

Alumnae Track

WFA piloted an Alumnae Track at Girls of Promise—UALR in 2011 to help 10th graders prepare for the college application process. Everyone involved (Alumnae & presenters) agreed that it was a great addition, so the Alumnae Track has been added to the Girls of Promise curriculum!

WFA‘s Girls of Promise Alumnae Track is timely for girls in 10th grade because much of the information is helpful for Junior & Senior years of high school—when students become more focused on applying to college.

Make sure to keep your contact information up to date so that WFA can keep you informed of the conferences offering the Alumnae Track when you are in 10th grade!

Ensuring an educational foundation for

Arkansas’s women and girls since 1998 womensfoundationarkansas.org

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teammates, fill out as many boxes as possible in the time allotted.

You may use each person’s name (including your own) only once.

The first person to complete a BING (4 across, diagonal or vertical)

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sports.

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What promise did you make to yourself?

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Patron Level Sponsors

Acxiom

Molex Incorporated

Southwest Power Pool

Friend Level Sponsor

Junior Auxiliary of Russellville, Arkansas, Inc.

T-Shirt Sponsors

Dr. Lee Lee Doyle & Dorothy Morris

Water Sponsor

Pepsi Beverages Company

Sponsor a Girl of Promise Donors

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC

Dr. Carmella Montez Knoernschild DDS

Monfee Medical Clinic, P.A

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Rothwell

Individual Donors

AAUW Jonesboro | Bibler Brothers Lumber Company | Sheila Brooks

Andrea Rowan | Russellville Kiwanis Club | Marlena Sweeney

Nan Snow | Andy Watkins

In-kind Donors

Arkansas State University | Arkansas Tech University | Burris Inc. | Chartwells | Harding

University | Henderson State University | NorthWest Arkansas Community College |

Ouachita Baptist University | Rose Drug | Southern Arkansas University | University of

Arkansas at Little Rock | University of Arkansas at Monticello

Volunteers

WFA's Girls of Promise conferences are only successful because of the

amazing women and men who choose to share their time and talent with the

next generation of women leaders! In addition to the incredible women

listed throughout the program as speakers, the conference could not have

been successful without:

Arkansas Tech University‘s President Leadership Cabinet

Junior Auxiliary of Russellville, Inc.

Shane Harrison

Schools, Counselors & Chaperones

WFA and the Girls of Promise-Tech Committee appreciate the women and

men who have helped today‘s ‗Girls of Promise‘ and Alumnae find out

about and get to this conference.

Schools represented today include:

Atkins Middle School | Clarksville High School

Dardanelle Middle School | Hector High School

Lamar Middle School | Morrilton Junior High School

Pottsville Junior High School | Russellville Junior High School

Russellville High School

WFA Girls of Promise Coordinator

Ronya McLelland

Girls of Promise - Tech Committee

Jill Brown, Chair

Janet Ford | Jaime Martin

Marissa Merritt | Jennifer Samuels

Jennifer Saxton | Beverly Shively

Brandi Tripp | Amy Warrick

Ann Webb | Susan West

Special Thanks

The Women‘s Foundation of Arkansas and the Girls of Promise-Tech

Committee would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all of the

amazing donors, volunteers and chaperones who have made this

conference possible.

Special appreciation is extended to:

Arkansas Tech University | Burris, Inc.

Chartwells | Junior Auxiliary of Russellville | Rose Drug

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Board of Directors

Debby Thetford Nye – President

Marla Johnson Norris – First Vice President

Janet K. Ply, PhD – Second Vice President

Karen Potts – Secretary

Sue Tull—Treasurer

Leila Alston & Lee Lee Doyle, PhD – At-Large Representatives

Directors: Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D. | Janet Cathey, MD

Cynthia L Conger, CPA/PFS, CFP | Cathy Dicus | Dorothy Hall

Michelle Kaemmerling | Jamilyn Noble | Trudy Redus

Mimi San Pedro | Esther Silver-Parker | Elizabeth Small

Honorary Members: Ginger Beebe | Heather Larkin

WFA Staff Members

Lynnette Watts—Executive Director

Amanda Potter Cole—Director of Outreach