Madeline serves as the Chair for the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry. She is a senior majoring in Biochemistry with minors in Biology and Spanish. Madeline is from Little Rock, AR and they first got involved with the VAC as a Pantry front desk volunteer their freshman year. Last year, she served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Pantry. Madeline loves being involved with the VAC because it allows them to connect with other service-minded individuals on campus and in the community.

Jackson serves as the Intern for the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry. He is a senior majoring in Data Science with a minor in Statistics & Geography. Jackson is from Fayetteville, and he first got involved with the VAC when he served as a data volunteer for the pantry as a freshman. Last year, he served as the Data and Operations Coordinator for the Pantry. Jackson loves being involved with the VAC because he enjoys making a difference in the community and making personal connections with people he otherwise would have never met.

Ava is serving as the Pantry Cooking Matters Intern for the second year in a row. She is a Senior Majoring in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. She originally joined the board because she loved working at the pantry as a volunteer and wanted to take on a more significant role there. She is excited to expand and build upon her role this year through new projects and ideas. Ava loves being involved with the VAC because of the uplifting culture of the entire VAC board and the autonomy she gets as a student leader.

Khushi serves as the Communications Coordinator for the Full Circle Food Pantry. She is a senior majoring in Economics and Political Science. Khushi is from Little Rock, Arkansas and she first got involved with the VAC when she volunteered for Make A Difference Day! In past years she served as a Pantry Volunteer. Khushi loves being involved with the VAC because she loves getting to know new people and serving her community!

Alexis serves as the Pantry Volunteer Coordinator. She is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in medical humanities. She is from Searcy, AR, and she first got involved with the VAC during her sophomore year as a pantry volunteer. Alexis loves being involved with the VAC because of the group of driven students that make it up and the visible impact that it makes in our community.

Alekhya serves as the Pantry Data and Operations Coordinator. She is a junior majoring in Chemistry/Biochemistry with minors in Medical Humanities and Computer Science. Alekhya is from Conway, AR, and she first got involved with the VAC as a Make a Difference Day Project Leader. In past years, she served as the front desk volunteer and express volunteer for the pantry. Alekhya loves being involved with the VAC because she has met such an inclusive and passionate community who have helped her find a passion for community service.

Eliana serves as the Pantry Food Drives Coordinator. She is a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Medical Humanities. Eliana is from Harrison, Arkansas, and she first got involved with the VAC her freshman year as a general volunteer for the Pantry. She continued to volunteer with the Pantry throughout her sophomore year. The VAC has given Eliana the opportunity to give back to her community and meet so many people!

Wyatt serves as the Alternative Assistance Coordinator for the Full Circle Food Pantry. He is a junior majoring in Political Science and Economics. Wyatt is from Farmington, AR. Wyatt loves being involved with the VAC because it’s a great way to serve students of many backgrounds on our campus.

Sydney serves as the Pantry Garden and Sustainability Coordinator for the second year. She is a senior majoring in Environmental, Soil, and Water Science with minors in Sustainability and STEM Education. Sydney was first involved in the VAC as a cooking matters volunteer in her sophomore year. In past years, she has served as a MADD project leader and food pantry volunteer. Sydney is passionate about giving back to the community and finding ways to connect her passions to service.

Drew Hoeldtke serves as the Pantry Mobile Foods Coordinator. He is a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Math. Drew Hoeldtke is from Rogers, Arkansas and he first got involved with the VAC when he volunteered at the pantry his freshman fall semester. Drew Hoeldtke loves being involved with the VAC because it’s a great way to meet people and contribute to a great cause.

Keiko serves as the front desk assistant for the Full Circle Food Pantry. She is a junior majoring in International Business with a minor in French and grew up in Rogers, Arkansas. Keiko joined the food pantry during her sophomore year, driven by her desire to give back and make a difference in the community. She is excited to use her multilingual skills to better connect with and assist diverse community members. Working alongside her team, Keiko looks forward to making a meaningful impact in the NWA area.