Extraordinary UA Women
Extraordinary Women and Advocates
Extraordinary women – and those who support them – can be found across the University of Arkansas campus. There is no limit to our campus capacity for women to serve as role models, mentors, good citizens and friends. A women's advocate is an individual who leads by example, is a role model, and is an inspiration for others seeking gender equality and women's empowerment. They empower those around them and make a positive impact on women's experiences on our campus.
"The Commission on Women membership thought there was no better way to shine a light on extraordinary women and women's advocates than to collect nominations of those outstanding members of the University of Arkansas who inspire and support others through a public nomination process. The nomination process is ongoing, and the campus continues to show a very strong desire to recognize women and those who advocate for women." -Zajicek, 2020, Chair of the Women's Commission
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Extraordinary Women Honorees: |
Faculty | Meredith Neville-Shepard, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication | Rebekah Samsonraj, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering |
| Staff | Romona West, Assistant Dean, Student Success | Kathryn Zawisza, Associate CIO for Campus Partnerships, University IT Services | |
| Student | Josey Duncan, Exercise Science, Pre-AT Track major, with double minors in Psychology and Medical Humanities | Shantel Romer, M.S. Student in Industrial Engineering | |
Women's Advocate Honorees: |
Faculty | Michelle Gray, Department Head – Health, Human Performance, and Recreation | Mostafa Elsaadany, Teaching Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering |
| Staff | Myrlinda Soedjede, Manager, HR Operational and Fiscal Projects | Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, Assistant Dean, Honors College | |
| Student | N/A | Adedoyin Abe, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering | |