The Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas is beginning the process of developing its first institutional charter.
The charter will serve as a foundational statement of purpose and values, capturing the institution’s unique work in preparing public service leaders across all sectors.
A committee of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners will guide the process, ensuring a comprehensive perspective. The charter will be grounded in President Clinton’s vision for the nation’s first Master of Public Service while integrating the input of key partners.
The charter will allow for the Clinton School to nimbly and effectively respond to changing contexts while staying true to its core vision and mission.
The process will include opportunities for input from across the Clinton School community through listening sessions and focus groups. Once completed, the charter will be a living document that supports strategic planning, strengthens the school’s identity, and helps chart a course for its future.
“The creation of a charter is a pivotal step for the Clinton School,” said Dean Victoria DeFrancesco Soto. “It will capture the essence of who we are and who we aspire to be, while providing a compass to guide our decisions and priorities for years to come.”
Members of the Clinton School Charter Committee are included below:
Terry Babcock-Lumish
Executive Secretary, Truman FoundationTerry Babcock-Lumish is the sixth – and first female – Executive Secretary of the Truman Foundation, America’s “living memorial” to its 33rd president and presidential monument to public service.
Reggie Ballard (’19)
Vice President of Policy and Communications, The NEA FoundationReggie Ballard currently serves as vice president of policy and communications at The NEA Foundation in Washington D.C.
Ben Beaumont
Senior Director of Policy and Public Affairs, University of Arkansas SystemBen Beaumont is senior director of policy and public affairs at the University of Arkansas System, where he assists the university president and the UA Board of Trustees with internal and external policy research and development, strategic communications, and government relations.
Meagan M. Jordan
Associate Dean, Clinton School of Public ServiceMeagan M. Jordan serves as Professor and Associate Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service.
Donna McLarty
Co-Founder, Vital Voices Global PartnershipA priority for Donna McLarty in Washington, D.C., has been Vital Voices Global Partnership, an international non-governmental organization focused on women’s empowerment around the world, which she co-founded 25 years ago.
Patrick Newton
Director of Marketing and Communications, Clinton School of Public ServicePatrick Newton is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Clinton School of Public Service.
Rodrigo Santos Legaspi (’22)
Senior Manager for Global Communications, Walmart Inc.Rodrigo Santos Legaspi is a Senior Manager for Global Communications at Walmart Inc. where he works to advance and promote the reputation of the Fortune 1 company’s brand.
Joy Secuban
Chief of Strategy and Programs, Clinton FoundationCurrently serving as the Chief of Strategy and Programs at the Clinton Foundation, Joy Secuban has a proven track record of cultivating partnerships and fostering collaboration across various organizations.
Josie Tilley
MPS Candidate, Clinton School of Public ServiceJosie Tilley is a graduate of Rhodes College and second-year student at the Clinton School of Public Service, where she serves as Student Government Association President.