Gavin Miller
President
Gavin is a senior public health and biology major minoring in psychology and medical humanities. He is from Bryant, Arkansas, and first became involved with the VAC through the Passionate About Literacy program. He has been involved with the VAC as a PAL volunteer, PAL Communications Coordinator, and PAL Chair. He now serves as the President of the VAC, and really enjoys empowering VAC programs, supporting leadership on the VAC Board, cultivating a welcoming environment within the VAC.
Wendy Hoffert
Vice President of Operations
I am a Biology, Pre-Med major with a Spanish Minor. I am from Waukesha, WI and I am a Senior. I got involved in the VAC through a tabling event RFR was having in a dining hall. I started as a distribution driver my freshman year and worked my way up to volunteer coordinator and intern for the program. I currently serve as the Vice President of Operations on the Executive team where I manage the budget and logistical tasks for the team. I really love this position because I get to develop my organizational skills. I am really excited about being on Exec because I get the opportunity to support every team and set up future boards for success!
Jordyn Moore
Vice President of Communications
Jordyn Moore serves as the Associate of Marketing for the Volunteer Action Center. Jordyn is a junior majoring in psychology. She is originally from Dallas, Texas. Jordyn first learned about the VAC her freshman year volunteering with Razorback Food Recovery as a repack volunteer and joined the board their sophomore year. Jordyn loves how much of a supportive community space the VAC is.
Jade Scott
GivePulse Intern
Jade Scott is the GivePulse Intern for the Volunteer Action Center. Jade is a senior social work major with a minor is psychology. They are originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jade first learned about the VAC from a board member who encouraged her to start volunteering for RFR. From there Jade loved being involved and wanted to become a board member and became the Partner Coordinator for Razorback Food Recovery for the 23-24 school year. For the upcoming school year Jade choose GivePulse Intern because of the growth and outreach possibilities in the position. Jade loves Volunteer Action Center because of its mission to connecting students to opportunities to serve in the local community and how it serves as a community on campus.
Ella Fei
Vice President of Inclusion and Programming
Ella Fei is the Vice President of Inclusion and Programming. She is a senior majoring in environmental, soil, and water science with a minor in sustainability. She grew up in Fayetteville, AR. Ella Fei served on the Razorback Food Recovery team her sophomore and junior year and is excited to continue representing the VAC. She loves connecting students with volunteer opportunities and the broader NWA community.
Natalie O'Brien
Vice President of Board History and Education
Natalie serves as the Vice President of Board History and Education for the Volunteer Action Center. She is a junior, majoring in Sociology with minors in Southern Studies and African American Studies. Natalie is from Bentonville, AR, and has always dreamed of being a Razorback! She first started in the Volunteer Action Center her freshman year as a front desk assistant. Natalie joined the board during her sophomore year as the Historian. The Volunteer Action Center has helped Natalie find her passion for service and community building and she has enjoyed getting to know so many new people!
The Associates
Lillian Griffith
Associate for Creative Content & Design
Lillian is the Associate for Creative Content & Design for the Volunteer Action Center (VAC). She is a junior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Spanish. Lillian is from Springfield, MO and she first got involved with the VAC her freshman year when she volunteered with Razorback Food Recovery. During her sophomore year, she served on the VAC board as the Communications Coordinator for the Pantry. Lillian loves being involved with community service opportunities through the VAC and enjoys encouraging other students to get involved too.
Claire Simpson
Associate of Web Strategies and Analytics
Claire Simpson serves as the Associate of web strategies and analytics.Claire is a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in biology, on the pre-med track. She is from Lubbock, Texas. Claire first learned about the VAC her freshman year on Make a Difference Day and joined the board her sophomore year. Claire loves the community that she has found within the VAC. She also loves how the VAC makes a positive impact both on campus and in the Fayetteville community.