Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Father or mother Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is happy to welcome Makayla Washington to the workforce.
Makayla began Jan. 8 because the Program Supervisor for the ASPSF Southeast Area, which incorporates Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln counties.
As Program Supervisor, Makayla helps single dad and mom full their levels by strolling them by ASPSF’s scholarship software course of, connecting them to further assets, and offering encouragement. She’ll additionally handle native volunteers, fundraise for scholarships, and strengthen neighborhood partnerships.
“I’m most excited to assist those that are actually in want,” she mentioned. “As a result of I’m a single guardian myself, I perceive what it’s prefer to be an actual single guardian and need assistance if you find yourself making an attempt to raised your life.”
For the previous two years, Makayla was a case supervisor protecting Desha County for Southeast Arkansas Group Motion Company. She spent her early profession in well being care and is extremely concerned in her local people.
She serves on the advisory board of the Boys & Women Membership of McGehee and as a pupil ambassador for the College of Arkansas at Monticello-School of Expertise. She’s additionally concerned within the Desha County political celebration and her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, the place she has served as vp and president.
“I’m past excited to have Makayla be part of this system workforce,” ASPSF Program Director LaCresha Newton mentioned. “With a ardour for supporting single guardian college students like herself, Makayla brings dedication and experience that can undoubtedly make a optimistic influence to Southeast Arkansas.”
Makayla lives in McGehee along with her son, Suquorey (Ace). An Arkansas native, she grew up in Parkdale and spent the previous six years in Lake Village. She’s thrilled to be again in Desha County to be nearer to her household, work, and her son’s faculty.
