UA Names Laura Jacobs Senior Director of Philanthropic Initiatives (Movers & Shakers)

Laura Jacobs (University of Arkansas)

Laura Jacobs has transitioned to senior director of philanthropic initiatives at the Division of University Advancement at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Jacobs will help lead campuswide fundraising priorities and advance the student success pillar of the university’s 150 Forward strategic plan.

Charles King has been hired as the executive director of college advancement and development at Southeast Arkansas College of Pine Bluff, and Donna Hunnicutt has been appointed vice president of instruction at the college.

Michelle Marshall has been hired as a career specialist with the university career services team at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. In addition, Sarah Grace Hall has been hired as an alumni engagement coordinator at UA Little Rock.

Jeff Byers and Mike Poore have been appointed to the board of directors of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas of Little Rock. In addition, Ervin “Pete” Dennis has been hired as vice president of mission services, and Jherrithan Dukes has been hired as vice president of education and training at Goodwill.

Corretta Woodard has been hired as the executive director of behavioral health services at Northwest Health of Springdale. Woodard founded and owned the People Place Counseling Center before joining Northwest Health.

Torrey Hammond has been hired as manager of information technology at the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency of Little Rock.

Dr. Scott Ballinger has been hired to lead the Conway Regional Ear Nose & Throat Clinic. Ballinger has 25 years of experience in otolaryngology.

Sally McDonald has been promoted to director of configuration at Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Little Rock.

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