We are here because we believe in a better future and a better Arkansas.
The mission of NLC Arkansas is to train, equip and establish an inclusive and equitable community of diverse leaders from all parts of Arkansas and to advocate for statewide change. We believe that we need to invest in the leaders of tomorrow in Arkansas; not just future candidates and politicos, but educators, civic leaders, nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, business leaders, and philanthropic advocates.
Years since NLC Arkansas was founded
Fellows trained since the chapter was founded.
Annual applicants to the NLC Arkansas Institute
NLC Arkansas has been the catapult for my career. The leadership development & guidance I received, plus the community and network NLC created with the fellows has been instrumental in my growth as an executive. NLC has been transformational for me.
2023 Fellows
Alumni
2022
Allen Thomas
Chimfumnanya Smith
Christopher Ogburn
Jenna Greer
JiQuintas Brown
Kimberly Glover
Nyeshia Aldridge
Olivia Onyilagha
Omar Gallardo
Shakia Jackson
Staci Croom-Raley
Toni Cook
Victor Patterson
Zachary Crow
2021
Bernard Oliver
Dionne Mitchell
Drew Spurgers
Eric Walden
Esthella Kamara
Gheremey Edwards
Jerome Wilson, Jr.
Karein Hooks
Karen Ricketts
Lauren Watkins
Lindsey Lauritzen
Marcina Langrine
R. Roosevelte Williams III
Rodney Govens
Rosa Velázquez
Sara Swisher
Seth Bradley
Tracey Bradley-Simmons
2020
Ambar Mendez
Bobby Forrest Jr.
Brandon Claybrook
Dominique Lane
Jackson Hignite
Jerricka Handley
Kanesha’shay Adams
Karen Zuccardi
Kaylyn Hager
Kedrick Jones
KenDrell Collins
Kyaira Brown
Leon Jones
Sydney Rasch
Zach Bledsoe