About Us

 

 

 

 

Our Mission and Vision

At the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, our mission is to provide shelter and support at any hour for those affected by domestic violence in our community.

Ultimately, our vision is to break the cycle of domestic violence in Northwest Arkansas.

 

Our Core Values

When serving people in crisis, we are dedicated to providing the best, most comprehensive care. We recognize clients are so much more than the abuse they have experienced, their identities are much more complex. Our core values reflect this and shape the way our organization functions.

Empowerment

Giving others respect, responsibility, and the power to control the choices they make.

Collaboration

Striving to understand and incorporate diverse perspectives to better accomplish a common goal.

Integrity

Offering transparency and honesty to our supporters, as well as being ethical in all our interactions.

Compassion

Being aware of and actively expressing genuine concern about the needs of others.

Excellence

Producing our best work for the betterment of the Northwest Arkansas community.

Our Staff

Elaine Jackson

Interim Executive Director

Amanda Apple

Development Director

Rachael Schmidt

Programs Manager

Tawnya Klingman

Shelter Manager

Travis Baker

Thrift Store Manager

Our Board

Cassie Murray

Board President
Director Omni Commerce Marketing
Milo’s Tea Company

Nicole Foote

Board Vice President
Customer Team Lead, Sam’s Club
Kellanova

Hunter Haynes

Board Secretary
Owner
HCH Consulting

Carol Vella

Director of Early Careers Recruiting
Walmart Global Talent 

Chance Schubert

Owner/Broker
NextHome NWA Pro Realty

Cynthia Torix

Associate Manager of Customer Supply Chain
SC Johnson 

Deba Masterson

Owner
Freedom Realty

Devayani Supekar

Senior Program Manager
Walmart

Elizabeth Jehl

Vice President, Business Development 
Hop Lun

Lauren Spear

VP of Sales for Walmart & Sam’s Club
Mars Inc. 

Megan Witte

Senior Sourcing Manager
Walmart

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