April 1, 2024 | 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | University of Central McCastlain Hall Ballroom

The University of Central Arkansas CDI Alumni Network in partnership with LeadAR, Leadership Arkansas, Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives, and the Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development (representing the Delta Leadership Institute and the Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy) are hosting the Arkansas Leaders Consortium. This event will serve as a unique opportunity for alumni and members of these organizations (and friends) to gather in one place to learn from one another and connect. This will be the third convening of alumni and members of these programs and organizations in one place!

You can view the agenda HERE.

Speakers and sessions include:

People Building to Create Strong Teams with Chris Cook with Entergy Arkansas
Skills Workshop: How to be an Effective Leader with Dr. Teri Cox with Cox Consulting, LLC
Hello, I Am: A Facilitator (Interactive) with Dr. Julie Robinson with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and LeadAR Alum
Building Mental Resiliency with Kerrie Lauck with KLauckwork
Crucial Conversations with Dr. Cliff Jones with the Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development and Lisa Davis with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

REGISTER HERE

You can find the 2023 agenda HERE.

Speakers and sessions included:

Engaging and Empowering Young Leaders with Dr. Moses Goldmon & Dr. Suzzette Goldmon
Batesville Community Schools: Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps with Jamie Rayford, PCED & Jennifer Douglas
Swinging Big: How to Write the Perfect Pitch (engagement activity) with Grace Raines
Creating Inclusive and Equitable Spaces with Dr. Joyvin Benton
Leadership Service Projects: How Service Makes an Impact at the Local-Level with Courtney Fisher, Judy Riley, & Terrie James

You can view last year’s agenda HERE.

Speakers at the Arkansas Leaders Consortium included: Keynote Speaker Robert Burns of the Walton Family Foundation, Julie Murray of the Van Burren Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Joe Hurst of the City of Van Buren, Bethany Hildebrand of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, Dave Roberts of Crafton Tull, Jordyn Williams of Winrock International, Graycen Bigger of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, and Randy Frazier of Frazier Communications.

You can view the Creating Connect Communities presentation HERE.

You can view the Walton Family Foundation 2025 Strategy presentation HERE.

You can view the Rural Innovation presentation HERE.

Arkansas Leaders Consortium