Kathy Webb
Executive Director
kwebb@arhungeralliance.org
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and policy implementation of the Alliance.
Temeka Williams
Operations Director
twilliams@arhungeralliance.org
The Operations Director is responsible for accounts receivable and payable, human resources, and also assists with annual budgeting.
Michelle Shope
Food Sourcing & Logistics Director
mshope@arhungeralliance.org
The Director of Food Sourcing & Logistics is responsible for acquiring food and other essential products and services for the regional food banks.
Nancy Conley
Communications Director
nconley@arhungeralliance.org
Keeping the issues of hunger, the availability of direct relief programs and opportunities for donors in the public awareness through paid, earned and social media, as well as press events and promotions is the job of the Communications Director.
Mary Bea Gross
Development Director
mbgross@arhungeralliance.org
The Development Director plans, organizes and directs ongoing and special project funding programs for the Alliance. This includes funding from private foundations, individuals, corporations, events, governmental grants and more. The director represents the Alliance in the community, educating individuals and organizations about hunger in Arkansas.
Patty Barker
Arkansas No Kid Hungry Campaign Director
pbarker@arhungeralliance.org
The Arkansas No Kid Hungry Campaign Director manages the development and implementation of the campaign’s 5-year plan to end childhood hunger in Arkansas. The director oversees campaign personnel and volunteers and works with national, state and local partners to advocate for and expand child hunger programs and assess their effectiveness.
Alex Handfinger
Cooking Matters Director
Alex@arhungeralliance.org
The Cooking Matters Director works with agencies across the state to implement Cooking Matters programming by providing them with ongoing technical support, training, and program management assistance.
Vivian Nicholson
Breakfast Program Director
vnicholson@arhungeralliance.org
The Breakfast Director works with superintendents, principals and child nutrition directors to implement new ways to serve breakfast at school including Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab & Go or Second Chance options that make breakfast a part of every student’s morning schedule.
Sikia Brown
Out-Of-School Programs Director
sbrown@arhungeralliance.org
501-442-8083
The Out-of-School Programs Director oversees and coordinates the recruitment and retention strategies of afterschool and summer feeding programs throughout the state. Additionally, the director acts as liaison between the Campaign, agencies, and other partners to further Arkansas children’s access to food outside of school hours.
Marisha Collins
Executive Assistant & Membership Manager
mcollins@arhungeralliance.org
The Executive Assistant serves as the primary liaison between members of the community and the executive director and also serves as key support for the organization by assisting in community and resource driven project-based work. The Membership Manager oversees all membership related activities including capacity grant requests, reporting and special events for Alliance members.
Samantha Stadter
Cooking Matters at the Store
Field Manager
sstadter@arhungeralliance.org
The Cooking Matters at the Store field manager organizes and executes in-store grocery tours that teach participants how to make smart, economical, and nutritious food choices on tight budgets.
Brandon Chapman
Food Sourcing and Logistics Programs Coordinator
bchapman@arhungeralliance.org
501-831-4159
The Food Sourcing and Logistics Programs Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Arkansas Gleaning Project and Arkansas Beef Project.
Lance Whitney
SNAP Advocate
lwhitney@arhungeralliance.org
SNAP Advocates work with under served populations who are eligible for SNAP benefits but are currently not enrolled. They train agencies and volunteers to help eligible individuals apply for SNAP benefits, and monitor federal legislation that impacts SNAP.
Lynn Sudderth
SNAP Advocate
lsudderth@arhungeralliance.org
SNAP Advocates work with under served populations who are eligible for SNAP benefits but are currently not enrolled. They train agencies and volunteers to help eligible individuals apply for SNAP benefits.
Tomiko Townley
Older Adult & SNAP Outreach Manager
ttownley@arhungeralliance.org
501-650-1781
The Older Adults & SNAP Outreach Manager works with under served senior populations who are eligible for SNAP benefits but are currently not enrolled and trains agencies and volunteers to help eligible individuals apply for SNAP benefits.