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Conway Cradle Care

Conway Cradle Care Board Members


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Greshin M. Brown
Board President
Greshin M. Brown-Grayson is employed by the City of Conway where she serves as the training coordinator for dispatch and Terminal Agency Coordinator for the police department. Greshin has a passion for helping others and has a non-profit organization by the name of Formal Girlfriends that provides interview and special occasion wear for girls that can’t afford them.
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Amy Jordan 
Previous Board President
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Amy Jordan is a Conway Public Schools Administrator. Amy is involved in numerous educational organizations including the Teacher Education Committee at Hendrix College, and is also a Zumba instructor. 
"Conway Cradle Care provides much needed services for young parents in our area to complete their schooling. As an educator, our graduation rate is highly important to me, and CCC helps so many students who might not otherwise finish school." 
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Melissa Dunbar-Gates
Secretary & Public Relations
Melissa Dunbar-Gates is a freelance television journalist. Melinda also serves on the Conway Regional Fitness center board; and has previously served on the Blackbird Academy of Art board. She also enjoys volunteering with the Symphony Designer House, school PTO, and leading bible studies for young moms. 
"I have witnessed teenage mothers and their babies thrive when given the support they need and Conway Cradle Care offers exactly that."
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Grace Smith 
Board Member
Grace Smith is a Community Liaison Coordinator for Conway Public Schools. She is also involved in New LIfe Church and Conway Running Club

"Cradle Care grew close to my heart when I found out it was making a difference on one particular Spanish speaking student & her family. It truly was something beautiful to witness." 

"Cradle Care is an awesome program. It focuses on two things that I feel are the most important in life, parenting and education."    
"Conway Cradle Care is a life changing organization for school-age mothers, fathers, and their infants. It keeps hope and opportunities alive for these kids. I am proud to be Board Member and love telling others about the great work of this organization."
"I believe in everything Cradle Care represents, reaching out to help teen moms get or stay on a successful path. I was a teen mother and know first hand how hard it is to being a child and having a child. Cradle Care isn't just a Child Care Center for teen moms its a life Changing Center, and I'm blessed to be apart of program that's building lives and bettering our Community."
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Tyler Pearson
Board Member
Tyler is a Program Officer at Heifer International. He also serves on the Independent Living Services Board and is Faulkner County Quorum Court- Justice of the Peace District 7.
Conway Cradle Care fills an important need for our community. As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to raise a child even with a huge support network. Having access to quality daycare services is essential for young parents who are continuing their education for the betterment of their family. 
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Sarah Moore
​Board Member
Sarah is a School Counselor at Woodrow Cummins Elementary. She is also involved in St. Joseph Catholic Church-faith formation/women’s ministry.
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Dr. Carey Clark
Board Member
Carey is an Associate Professor of Writing and Director of the Center for Writing & Communication at the University of Central Arkansas
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​2020-2021
​Board Members
Greshin Brown,  Chair
Mellisa Dunbar Gates, Secretary
Rafeal Marlow, Treasurer
​Joey  Achan
Darbi Blencowe
Michelle Hoyt
Geoff Ryken
Dr. Carey Clark
Sarah Moore
Tyler Pearson
Cindy Lowe
Heather Marthens
Courtney Sick
​Grace Smith
Amy Jordan, Previous Chair
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Conway Cradle Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and community partner of the United Way, the Community Foundation of Faulkner County, First Presbyterian Church, and donations from individuals, churches, and businesses.

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