Fort Smith, Ark. (June 21, 2023) — Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce a new team member.
Christi Brown started June 5 as the Program Manager for ASPSF West Region, which covers Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Scott, and Sebastian counties.
As Program Manager, Christi will oversee volunteers; deliver scholarships, workshops, and resources to single parent students; and conduct local fundraising activities within the six-county region.
“The chance to advocate for scholarship support for single parents is so exciting,” Christi said. “I am familiar with the extreme need in Arkansas and the importance of providing opportunities for success in higher education. I was a single mom for a time and struggled with the balance of work, school, and motherhood.”
ASPSF Volunteer Stacey Elizabeth Robertson (left) and ASPSF Program Manager Christi Brown represent the nonprofit at the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce 68th Annual Meeting and Business Expo on June 8 at Van Buren High School. (Photo courtesy Stacey Elizabeth Robertson)
Before coming to ASPSF, Christi was the Institutional Assistant/Scholarship Administrator at the Arkansas Tech University Foundation. She’s on the board of directors for the Johnson County Community Foundation and South Central Highland Cattle Association. She previously served as a board member for Helping Our Kids, Inc.
“I’m so excited to welcome Christi to the ASPSF family,” ASPSF Program Director LaCresha Newton said. “I know she’ll make a great addition to the team, helping low-income single parents transform their lives through higher education.”
Christi and her husband, Jeffery, live in Hartman and raise cattle. She has one daughter, Kaitlin, in college, and two spoiled bulldogs. Born and raised in Johnson County, Christi has always lived in Arkansas.
“Christi came in with energy, enthusiasm and great ideas!” said ASPSF Development Manager Abbie Taylor Cox, who is based in Fort Smith. “I can’t wait for her to get started!”
To reach Christi, call 479-551-2134 or email cbrown@aspsf.org. For more information about Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund — which has awarded more than $35 million in scholarships across the state to low-income single parents since 1990 — contact ASPSF Communications Director Jen Para at jpara@aspsf.org or 479-318-2885.
About Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund: For more than 30 years, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has worked to create stronger, more educated, and more self-sufficient families. Through scholarships and services, ASPSF opens doors for low-income single parents, helping them pursue education, secure employment, and transform the future for their families. With the help of volunteers and community support, ASPSF creates multigenerational change, transforming lives for both single parents and their children. For information about scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and ways to give, visit www.aspsf.org.
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