Leadership & Board

Leadership Team

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Executive Director

Beth Sanders

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DV Homicide Prevention

Ashley Walker

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Education Coordinator

Kate Vincent

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Director of Accountability & Community Response

Brandy Dailey

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Program Coordinator

Vicki Nelms

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Legal Counsel

Barbara Mariani

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Major Gifts Officer

Jarrod Johnson

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Finance Controller

Matt Fraser

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Office Administrator

Addison Smittle

Board Of Directors

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Board Members

    Chairperson:
    Melanie Palmer
    Melanie Palmer Consulting

    Vice – Chairperson:
    Jeanna Sherrill, Attorney
    Arkansas AG Office

    Finance Chairperson:
    Will Baker, CPA
    University of Central Arkansas

    Secretary:
    Shoshana Wells
    Margie’s Haven House
    Heber Springs

    Past President:
    Angela McGraw
    Executive Director
    Women & Children First

    Shelter Representatives

      Liz Wesley
      Women’s Crisis Center of South Arkansas
      Camden

      Shoshana Wells
      Margie’s Haven House
      Heber Springs

      Bille Grady
      Family Violence Prevention
      Batesville

      Terah Whitley 
      Executive Director
      Saline County Safe Haven

      Teresa Mills
      Executive Director
      Peace at Home
      Fayetteville, AR

      At Large Representatives

        Will Baker, CPA
        University of Central Arkansas

        Melanie Palmer
        Melanie Palmer Consulting

        Jeanna Sherrill, Attorney
        Arkansas AG Office

        Tina Winham
        Conair

        Malia Martin, Accountant
        Bookkeeper Plus

        Dr. Jamila Maxie
        University of Central Arkansas

        Career & Internship Opportunities

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