The PEARLS (Promoting Education Achievement Resourcefulness Leadership & Scholarship) Foundation, in conjunction with Chi Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, honored women of color who have demonstrated a commitment to outstanding service and made significant contributions in the areas of educational enrichment, health promotion, family straightening, environmental ownership and global impact at a ceremony last weekend.
Dr. Charlotte Williams, professor at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and the director of the Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School, was selected as the Global Impact Award recipient.
Other honoree include:
Educational Enrichment: Angela Webster, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Associate Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Central Arkansas
Health Promotion: Kim Leverett, Owner and Certified Trainer, A Kick Above Personal Training Studio Family Strengthening: Rhonda Mattox, M.D., Arkansas Minority Health Commission Medical Director
Environmental Ownership: Tori B. Gordon, Policy Advisor, Office of Governor Asa Hutchinson
Ivy Excellence: Colette D. Honorable, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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