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NextUp Northwest Arkansas leadership
Meet the dedicated members leading the charge for the region.
Kimberly McGee
Executive Co-Chair
Tina Winham
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
Erica Paliatsas
Region Executive Advisor
Melody Richard
Region Executive Advisor
Vinima Shekhar
Region Executive Advisor
Karen Stuckey
Region Executive Advisor
Ashley Bushey
Operations Officer
Allison Van Matre
Executive Co-Chair Elect
Julia Turley
Finance Officer
Julia Brooks
Internal Engagement Officer
Elana Owens
Internal Engagement Officer
Gita Kazokaitis
Growth & Development Officer
Bethany Stephens
Growth & Development Officer
Heather Owen
Programming Officer
Regina Rozario
Programming Officer
Erin Jernigan
Communications Officer
Callie Acuff
Region Alliances Officer
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