Camden, Ark. (July 20, 2021) – Allison Lawson of Camden has been named executive director of Ouachita Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation that supports nonprofits serving Ouachita and Calhoun Counties through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities.
“During Allison’s 14 years as a legal assistant and office manager, she gained valuable skills like workflow prioritization, project management and the ability to work with a broad range of people. These skills will serve her well as the new executive director for our Ouachita Valley affiliate,” said Heather Larkin, President and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation.
Lawson grew up in Camden and returned to the community with her own family in 2013. She has been office manager for Allen P. Roberts, P.A., where she previously served as a legal and administrative assistant.
She is a member of the Ouachita Valley Community Foundation Affiliate Board and is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Camden, where she served on the Board of Trustees and previously served on the Finance Committee. Lawson volunteers for Camden Fairview School District Parent Teacher Organizations and is the co-founder of Cards K=5 which works to increase communication and support for elementary parents, students and teachers in the district.
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