Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

Cory Anderson has been named chief executive officer of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. Anderson most recently served as the organization’s chief innovation officer. He was instrumental in establishing ForwARd Arkansas and briefly served as its interim executive director. He began …

Since taking office, the Trump Administration has canceled or frozen about $425 billion in federal funding for programs in all sectors, including health care, the arts and education. Those changes have caused budgetary issues for state departments and nonprofits, causing …

After 18 years at the helm of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF), President and CEO Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury will retire in October 2025, concluding a 33-year career in philanthropy. Since joining WRF in 2007, West-Scantlebury co-founded major initiatives like Excel …

Several Little Rock-based public relations firms and organizations received top honors at the national Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Anvil Awards, which were held May 15 in New York. Recognized for their creativity, impact and strategic execution, the winning …

Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to unveil its list of “Arkansas Influencers” for 2025, those who inspire all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in local communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and …

Women are proving their power every day as they continue to break through glass ceilings and prove there is really nothing they cannot do. These AMP “Power Women” for 2024 were nominated by readers, and each has blazed a trail, …

The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ceremony that honored the legacy of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller and reaffirmed its dedication to fostering equity and opportunity throughout Arkansas. “At the heart of our mission lies an unshakable …

The state of Arkansas is concerned about education. That is an obvious statement for any state government, but in Arkansas, there is an urgency to working to improve education because the Natural State lags in test scores in just about …

President and CEO Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation For grantmaker Sherece West-Scantlebury, Ph.D., it’s all about pouring into others. President and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, she has spent more than 25 years in the industry, investing in the community and …

A mindset of service has been the foundation for Darrin Williams throughout his career and now as CEO of Southern Bancorp, a community development financial institution formed 30 years ago by then-Gov. Bill Clinton, businessmen Rob Walton and Mack McLarty, …