Sustainability Conference
April 23, 2025
at Southern Arkansas University
The SOAR conference is focused on increasing awareness, collaborations, and actions to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow for South Arkansas. Founded by a community alliance of educational, business, and public organizations located in Magnolia, Arkansas membership, participation, and support is open to all interested in promoting a better South Arkansas. Our upcoming conference will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. SOAR Stars will be awarded to businesses, organizations, people, and public agencies making progress on these goals.
2025 Sponsors
For questions and concerns, contact Conference Director Dr. Jennifer Logan at jllogan@saumag.edu (870-235-4310) or SOAR@saumag.edu.
- Conference Director: Jennifer Logan, Economics Professor, Southern Arkansas University
- Amy Bradshaw, Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Southern Arkansas University
- Joseph Evans, RCB Student, Southern Arkansas University
- Michael Flowers, University Housing, Community Development Coordinator, Southern Arkansas University
- Samantha Gladys, Graduate School Recruiter, Southern Arkansas University
- Cheryl Goodheart, Director of Counseling Center, Southern Arkansas University
- Katie Heese, Volunteer Coordinator, Southern Arkansas University
- Rachel Jenkins, Magnolia Chamber of Commerce
- Florence Meadors, LRIC Program Manager, Startup Junkie
- Gerald Plumlee, Interim Dean at Rankin College of Business, Southern Arkansas University
- Alisa Proctor, Human Resources, PotlachDeltic
- Claudia Ray, RCB Student, Marketing Intern, Southern Arkansas University
- Sophia Stephenson, Executive Director, Arkansas Environmental Education Association
- Allison Vatzlavick, RCB Social Media and Marketing Support, Southern Arkansas University
- Will Wood, Certified Public Accountant, Wood and Wood and representing Magnolia Rotary
- Hayder Zghair, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, Southern Arkansas University
