About Us

Our Vision

To work together as OneCommunity.

Our Mission

OneCommunity is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in Northwest Arkansas in 2009. Our mission is to promote communities working together as One, to enhance the quality of life of all people through the use of best practices and outreach services that improve health, education, and leadership skills.

Our Goals

Working Together – Prosper as OneCommunity by developing and implementing programs that encourage people from diverse backgrounds to work together on common ground goals, from partnerships, and build on people’s strengths.

Health Education – Address health disparities by collaborating and providing programs that promote preventative health, health education, and health literacy, including health conferences and fairs

Leadership – Prepare future leaders by developing and implementing programs that enhance the education and leadership skills of youth, parents, and other individuals committed to serving their community.

Outreach – Collaborate and promote the work and initiatives of schools, non-profit organizations, and other community-based organizations that celebrate diversity through a variety of outreach venues including music, the arts, and media.

Advocacy – Foster cultural understanding among all community members through advocacy and mentoring and facilitate the acculturation process of newcomers.

Board of Directors

Carolyn Henderson Allen

Chair
University of Arkansas
Professor and Special Assistant to the Provost

Mary Zaragoza Solliday

Vice-Chair
J.B. Hunt
IT Vendor Management Office

Ever E. Cuellar

Secretary
First Security Bank
Community Banker

Shawn Phillips

Treasurer
L&L Metal Fabrication
Chief Financial Officer

Tura Graves

Board Member
Manager/Accountant
Retired

Alejandro Rojas

Board Member
CENTI Church
Pastor

Founders

Diana Gonzales Worthen, PhD

Director
Project REACH
University of Arkansas

Al “Papa Rap” Lopez

ESL Communication
Community Liaison, Springdale Public Schools
Retired