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Staff & Leadership

Nancy Leonhardt, Executive Director

Nancy joined ALA in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California, Wisconsin, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University.

Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband, Darrell, of 40 years, and has two adult children, Jason and Christy.

Belinda Sanders, Program Director

Belinda Sanders joined ALA in 2008 as Program Director. She attended Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. Belinda has a passion for volunteering and for managing volunteers. Her life’s purpose is serving and giving back to others on a daily basis. Belinda is a Certified Volunteer Manager.

A native of Arkadelphia, she now resides in Little Rock. Belinda has been married to her high school sweetheart, Delton, for over thirty-five years. They have two married daughters and one daughter who is enrolled at UCA. Her granddaughter, Aria, keeps her youthful and happy!!

2023-2024 ALA Board Officers

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Kyle Elmore
President

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Tim Harper

Tim Harper
Vice-President

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Hector Fernandez
Secretary

Zach Martin
Treasurer

2023-2024 ALA Board of Directors

Colleen Adams

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Whitney Brooks

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Stephanie K'Nuckles

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Melanie Smith

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ALA Board of Directors Ex-Officio Members

  • Nancy Leonhardt, Executive Director, Adult Learning Alliance
  • Trenia Miles, EdD, Director, Adult Education Section, Department of Workforce Services
  • Marsha Taylor, Director, Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center

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