Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Guardian Scholarship Fund is happy to share that Michele Barraza joined the staff on Aug. 12.
As Program Supervisor for the ASPSF West Central Area, Barraza will handle volunteers and help single mum or dad college students in Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pope, and Yell counties. She’s going to play a vital function in awarding scholarships and offering a help system to single dad and mom who’re constructing brighter futures for his or her households.
“Coming from a single mum or dad dwelling and as a nontraditional pupil, I used to be referred to as to assist single dad and mom in Arkansas,” she mentioned. “I’m excited to share the alternatives that the Arkansas Single Guardian Scholarship Fund group offers to single dad and mom to advertise private {and professional} progress.”
Barraza is presently a member of the Russellville Metropolis Council and most just lately, labored with the nonprofit Get Loud Arkansas as its Operations Coordinator. Different positions she has held embody Particular Tasks Coordinator for the President’s Workplace at Arkansas Tech College and Program Supervisor for River Valley Meals 4 Youngsters.
“From her group connections to her bubbly character, Michele is a superb addition to our workers staff!” ASPSF Program Director LaCresha Newton mentioned. “She’s no stranger to the sector of schooling and her expertise in volunteer administration and recruitment will enable her to hit the bottom operating as she makes quick contributions to her area and our state.”
Michele holds a bachelor’s diploma in psychology and a Grasp of Arts in Scholar Affairs Administration, each from Arkansas Tech College. She and her husband, Jesse, have two sons, Brody and Ezra. They take pleasure in spending time with household and buddies and attending group occasions and actions.
For extra details about Arkansas Single Guardian Scholarship Fund — which has awarded greater than $50 million in scholarships throughout the state to low-income single dad and mom since 1990 — contact ASPSF Communications Director Jen Para at jpara@aspsf.org or 501-550-6304.
