Kayla Gussy Twyford

Senior Admissions Counselor

Northwest Arkansas | Counties: Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton, Searcy

Schedule a chat with Kayla

Email: kgussy@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-789-9182

Kayla Gussy Twyford is the admissions counselor for Northwest Arkansas. A graduate of Flippin High School, Kayla attended the University of Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Science. She is currently pursing a Master of Education in Special Education.

Emily Hartle

Senior Admissions Counselor

Central and Eastern Arkansas | Counties: Cross, Crittenden, Jackson, Lee, Lonoke, Mississippi, Monroe, Poinsett, Prairie, St. Francis, White, Woodruff

Schedule a chat with Emily

Email: ehartle@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-309-1705

Emily Hartle is the regional admissions counselor for the East Central Arkansas region. She is originally from the Central Arkansas area, where she graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications and Public Relations and a Master of Science in Health and Behavioral Sciences.

Allie Taylor

Admissions Counselor

Southwest Arkansas | Countie: Clark, Columbia, Garland, Hempstead, Howard, Hot Springs, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Pike, Sevier, Bowie County, TX

Schedule a chat with Allie

Email: alt046@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-935-9283

Alexandria (Allie) Taylor is the regional recruiter for Southwest Arkansas. She is originally from Bismarck, AR but now resides in Hot Springs, AR. She graduated from Henderson State University with a Bachelor of Integrated Studies in 2020 then graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration in 2021.

Erin Anders

Admissions Counselor

Southeast Arkansas | Counties: Ashley, Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Chicot, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Philips, Union

Schedule a chat with Erin

Email: ea047@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-341-5032

Erin Anders is an admissions counselor for the University of Arkansas, serving students in Southeast Arkansas. She is a Northwest Arkansas native and graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2016, where she received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education.

Samantha Jones

Admissions Counselor

Northeast Arkansas | Counties: Baxter, Clay, Craighead, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Lawrence, Randolf, Sharp, Stone

Schedule a chat with Samantha

Email: skj018@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-342-4651

Samantha Jones is an admissions counselor, serving students throughout Northeast Arkansas. Originally from Fort Smith, AR, Samantha grew up in a military family but now calls Fayetteville home. She is a 2021 graduate from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership followed by a Master of Science in Agriculture Extension and Education in 2024. When she’s not working with students, you can find her calling the Hogs and admiring cows.

Janelle Tuckmantel

Admissions Counselor

Central Arkansas and River Valley | Counties: Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Johnson, Logan, Montgomery, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, Van Buren, Yell

Schedule a chat with Janelle

Email: jt111@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-334-0402

Janelle Tuckmantel is the admissions counselor for Central Arkansas and River Valley. Originally from Bentonville, Arkansas, she graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Education and received a Master of Arts in Athletic Training from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After living in the Carolinas for many years, she is happy to be back in Northwest Arkansas

Jennifer Fowler

Senior Associate Director for National Recruitment

Dallas (Collin, Dallas, Rockwall counties) and East Texas

Schedule a chat with Jennifer

Email: fowlerj@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-244-2945

Jennifer Fowler is the Senior Associate Director for National Recruitment. She is originally from Jasper, Arkansas, and she graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in accounting. She currently resides in Dallas as a regional recruiter for the University of Arkansas, particularly serving the Dallas area (Collin, Dallas, and Rockwall counties) and East Texas.

Charles Robinson

Senior Admissions Counselor

Central and South Texas (including Houston, Austin, and San Antonio)

Schedule a chat with Charles

Email: cr075@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-252-9678

Charles Robinson is an admissions counselor for the University of Arkansas. He is based in Houston, and he serves the Houston area and south central Texas, including Austin and San Antonio. He graduated spring of 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Business management and a Bachelor of art in Music.

Sara Wood

Senior Admissions Counselor

Fort Worth (Tarrant, Denton, Parker counties), West Texas, Colorado, Western US

Schedule a chat with Sara

Email: sjw026@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-244-2959

Sara Wood is an admissions counselor who is based in Fort Worth. She serves the Fort Worth area, West Texas, and the western United States. Though she is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she considers Arkansas home and graduated high school in Huntsville, Arkansas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia.

Veronica Adams

Senior Admissions Counselor

Louisiana

Schedule a chat with Veronica

Email: vladams@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-346-4127

Veronica Adams is an Admissions Counselor based in Lafayette, and serves the state of Louisiana. Originally from California, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Arkansas.

Kasey Schroeder

Admissions Counselor

Tennessee, Southeast United States

Schedule a chat with Kasey

Email: kas062@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-309-3643

Kasey Schroeder is the admissions counselor for Tennessee and the Southeast. Originally from Edwardsville Illinois, she graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2023 with a degree in communications.

Kendra Brown

Admissions Counselor

Oklahoma

Schedule a chat with Kendra

Email: klb053@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-279-7901

Kendra Brown is an admissions counselor for the state of Oklahoma. Originally from Greenwood, Arkansas, she attended the University of Arkansas and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

April Bauer

Admissions Counselor

Eastern Missouri, Illinois, Northeast US

Schedule a chat with April

Email: ab372@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-799-7156

April Bauer is an admissions counselor who is based in the St. Louis metro area. She serves East Missouri, Illinois, and the Northeast region of the United States. She is originally from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Shelby Redetzke

Admissions Counselor

Kansas, Western Missouri, Midwest US

Schedule a chat with Shelby

Email: slredetz@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-346-4556

Shelby Redetzke is an admissions counselor for Kansas and Western Missouri. Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, she graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2020 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Charlee Holland

Coordinator for Student Recruitment

College of Education and Health Professions

Email: charleeh@uark.edu

Charlee Holland is the Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Education and Health Professions. She is originally from White Hall, Arkansas but graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2019 where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Game and Interactive Media Design.

Laykyn Rainbolt

Coordinator for Student Recruitment

Dale Bumper College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences

Email: lrainbol@uark.edu

Laykyn is the Coordinator of Undergraduate Student Recruitment for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Originally from Marshall, Arkansas, she graduated from North Arkansas College before transferring to the University of Arkansas completing a Bachelors of Animal Science and Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology in Bumpers College.

Dorothy Bell

Admissions Counselor for Honors College

University of Arkansas Honors College

Email: despecto@uark.edu

Dorothy Bell is the admissions counselor for the Honors College. She is originally from Miami, Florida but now resides in Northwest Arkansas. She is an alumna of Boston University where she received her degree in political science. After, she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, and Master of Public Service degree from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.

Miriam Phwandaphwanda

Coordinator for Student Recruitment, Outreach, and Summer Programs

College of Engineering

Email: mfphwand@uark.edu

Miriam Phwandaphwanda is the Coordinator for Student Recruitment, Outreach, and Summer Programs. She is originally from Conway, AR and is a Conway High School graduate. Miriam attended the University of Central Arkansas, where she was a part of the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College, and she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing with a minor in film.

Chris Robinson

Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment

College of Engineering

Email: carobins@uark.edu

Christopher Robinson is the Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment and Success for the College of Engineering. He attended the University of Arkansas where he completed bachelor degrees in both Computer Information Systems and Social Work.

Hiliary Rodgers

Admissions Counselor and Communication Specialist for Rural Students

Email: hdviguet@uark.edu

Call/Text: 479-252-9270

Hiliary Rodgers is an admissions counselor and communications specialist serving rural Arkansas students. Originally from Springfield, Missouri, she moved to Fayetteville in 2016 to attend the University of Arkansas and earned a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, followed by a Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education.

Katie Griffith

Associate Director of Undergraduate Recruitment for Sam Walton College of Business

Sam Walton College of Business

Email: katieg@uark.edu

Katie Griffith is the Undergraduate Recruiter for the Sam M. Walton College of Business. She is originally from White Hall, Arkansas but now resides in Northwest Arkansas. She graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2020, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship.

Sarah Haught

Coordinator for Recruitment and Scholarships

Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

Email: sh239@uark.edu

Sarah is the Coordinator for Recruitment and Scholarships for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. A native from Cincinnati, OH, Sarah completed her Bachelor’s in Communication Studies from Ball State University and then completed her Master’s in College Student Personnel Services and Administration from the University of Central Arkansas.

Hunter Gibson

Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the Fulbright School of Arts and Sciences

Fulbright School of Arts and Sciences

Email: hg056@uark.edu

Hunter Gibson is the coordinator of student recruitment for the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. He is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Jenks High School. He studied agricultural communications at Oklahoma State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 2022.