We are a 509(a)(3) proud supporting organization of the University of Arkansas System. In 2005, the Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust, in coordination with the UA System, established the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and has since supported the Institute’s operations and programmatic activity. Five of the nine Institute board members are appointed by Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, president of the UA System.

Dr. Deborah Baldwin
ChairAssociate Provost at UA Little Rock, and Director of the UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture.

Freddie Black
Vice-ChairChief Community Banking Officer at Simmons Bank

Lisenne Rockefeller
SecretaryPresident of The Winrock Group, Inc.

Dr. Deacue Fields
Board MemberVice President of Agriculture for the University of Arkansas System

Dr. Carla Martin
Board MemberVice Chancellor of Finance & Administration at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Bob McKuin
Board MemberRetired, telecommunications and technology industries, including AT&T and Alltel

Gus Vratsinas
Board MemberChairman of Bailey Construction and Consulting, LLC in Little Rock

Lisa Willenberg
Board MemberChancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

Dr. Wendy Ward
Board MemberAssociate Provost for Faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences