The WEC Executive Advisory Council is a vital component to the success of our programs. The council will meet twice a year and the council charge includes:
- Include women who have a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Women’s Empowerment Center programs
- Represent a variety of fields and corporations as well as nonprofit and educational institutions, bringing diversity to the council
- Serve as advocates for women and are committed to advancing and promoting theWomen’s Empowerment Center programs in their sphere of influence
- Share ideas on collaborations, resources, and participants, and make other advisory contributions to enhance the Women’s Empowerment Center programs
- Provide guidance for fundraising and allocation of program resources, including scholarships
- Facilitate peer groups, mentor individual program participants and/or speak atWomen’s Empowerment Center programs and events
- Contribute intellectual capital by publicly sharing their stories, experiences and perspective
The WEC Executive Advisory Council members:
Bootsie Ackerman, District Director for Congressman Steve Womack – Congressional Staff of U.S. House of Representative
Tami Allensworth, Vice President, JB Hunt
Karen Armstrong, Sr. Manager Talent Management, Arvest Bank
Pat Bailey, Provost, ASU Mountain Home (retired)
Michelle Barnes, Executive Director, Helen R. Walton Child Enrichment Center
Theresa Barrera-Shaw,Chief Operating Officer, Barrera Shaw Group, Vice President Supplier Administration – Walmart Stores, Inc. (Retired)
Lisa Bridgers, Chief People Person, Rockfish
Lori Brown, Vice President, Kimberly-Clark
Susan Chambers, Executive Vice President, Global People, Walmart Stores, Inc. (retired)
Tara Dryer, Director of Training, Corporate Development and Academic Outreach, University of Arkansas
Carla Farmer, AVP Marketing & Strategic Communication, Cottey College
Ida Fineberg, Co-owner and Executive Broker, Steve Fineberg & Associates Commercial Real Estate
Angela Grayson, Founder and Principal Member, Precipice IP, PLLC
Meza Harris, Realtor, Lindsey & Associates
Sarah Heimer, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Benton County
Johnelle Hunt, Chairman, Hunt Ventures, Board Member, The New School
Laura Jacobs, Chief of Staff, University of Arkansas
Evelyn Jorgenson, President, NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Nancy Leake, Founder, Community Development Corporation (retired)
Trisha Montague, Senior Vice President, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Cynthia Nance,Dean Emeritus and Nathan G. Gordon Professor of Law and Director of Pro Bono and Community Engagement, University of Arkansas
Kathy O’Kelley, Police Chief, Springdale, Arkansas (retired)
Sharon Orlopp, President, Orlopp Enterprise; Global Chief Diversity Officer, Walmart Stores, Inc. (retired)
Janet Ply, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Pendére
Margie Ramondo, Owner, Vintner at Raimondo Winery
Lisa Ray, Regional Executive, Arvest Bank Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri
Mireya Reith, Executive Director, Arkansas United Community Coalition; State Board Member, Arkansas Department of Education
Betsy Reithmeyer, Executive in Residence, Center for Retailing Excellence, Walton College of Business at University of Arkansas; Alderman, Rogers City Council
Amy Robinson, Founder, Tribe of Women
Anita Scism, President/Chief Operating Officer, Endeavor Foundation
Cynthia Schneider, AVP Business Development/Marketing, The Bank of Fayetteville
Esther Silver-Parker, President/Chief Operating Officer, The SilverParker Group, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, Walmart Stores, Inc. (retired)
Shelley Simpson, Executive Vice President, JB Hunt
Karen Stuckey, Senior Vice President Private Brands/Sourcing – General Merchandising, Walmart Stores
Celia Swanson*, Consultant/Executive Coach/Speaker,Senior Vice President Global Associate Relations, Walmart Stores, Inc. (retired)
Ulanda Terry, Owner, All Things Posh Events & Designs
Terrie Tomlinson, Equipping Team Leader, Fellowship Bible Church
Jann Weitzel, President, Cottey College
Sherece West-Scantlebury,Chief Operating Officer/President, Winthrop Rockerfeller Foundation
Tina Winham, Walmart Sales Leader, SC Johnson “A Family Company”
Marge Wolf, Alderman, Rogers City Council, President/Chief Operating Officer of NWA Food Bank (Retired)
*Chair of Inseitz Group Women’s Executive Advisory Council