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NextUp Northwest Arkansas leadership
Meet the dedicated members leading the charge for the region.
Lela Davidson
Executive Co-Chair
Kimberly McGee
Executive Co-Chair
Julie Barber
Region Executive Advisor
Alberto Dominguez
Region Executive Advisor
Candy Friedman
Region Executive Advisor
Katie Holley
Region Executive Advisor
Diana Marshall
Region Executive Advisor
Heather McIntyre
Region Executive Advisor
Vinima Shekhar
Region Executive Advisor
Karen Stuckey
Region Executive Advisor
Douglas Waller
Region Executive Advisor
Deborah Lukotch
Operations Officer
Elana Owens
Finance Officer
Susan Dux
Internal Engagement Officer
Gita Kazokaitis
Growth & Development Officer
Bethany Stephens
Growth & Development Officer
Regina Rozario
Programming Officer
Allison Van Matre
Programming Officer
Tina Winham
Programming Officer
Erin Jernigan
Communications Officer
Victoria Sandoval
Communications Officer
Callie Acuff
Region Alliances Officer
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