Meet The Team

 

 

Erika Buenrrostro-Director for Student Success and Enrichment

Erika Buenrrostro was born in Mexico City, Mexico and has worked for the UA Cossatot in De Queen Arkansas since 2013.  Certified Life coach who received her Associates of Arts degree in 2006 at UA Cossatot, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Development in 2008 and Masters of Education from U of A Fayetteville in 2016. She has also completed 18 Graduate level credits towards a second Masters in Romance Language from the University of New Orleans allowing her to also serve as adjunct while teaching Spanish for UA Cossatot and holds various training and certifications.  Erika writes and manages grants for the center.  Erika is an exceptional, highly motivated, dedicated person who carries the attitude and compassion for the community she serves. Because Erika has developed a strong sense of devotion for Higher Ed, community organization and change she is one of many that help lead several student initiatives for the Sevier County area while also representing the college on statewide panels and conferences. In addition to her service and education Erika is a board member for CADC, chair for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Sevier Co., Rotary Club, Southwest Mental Health and sits on other various local and statewide committees.

Email  Erika for Life Coaching Services, College Readiness Coaching and SNAP application appointments.  

 

 

Beverly Litchford- JAG Career Coach

Nashville/De Queen Campus Ext. 1152 

From Horatio, Arkansas Beverly Litchford has worked for the college since August of 2014.  She received her Associates of Applied Science and Business in 2015, in 2006 she graduated with her Associates of Applied Science in Business Management and holds various certifications and trainings.  Beverly heads up the Nashville food pantry and works with a cohort of students experiencing barriers to success in education, particularly in higher education on the Nashville and De Queen campuses.  

Email or call Beverly for SNAP application appointments, leadership development, food pantry, hygiene items, graduation regalia orders, college readiness and questions regarding the JAG program. 

Click Here to find a list of leadership development trainings available to you.  

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Angel Olguin- JAG Career Coach 

 

Ashdown/ De Queen Campus Ext. 1123

Angel is a native of De Queen, Arkansas, and a De Queen High School alum. In 2017, he graduated from UA Cossatot with an Associates of Arts degree. Henderson State University awarded him a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on art education in 2020. As an art teacher at Ashdown School District, Angel gained invaluable experience working with students. He currently oversees the food pantry at Ashdown Campus. On the Ashdown and De Queen campuses, Angel will be working with a group of students who face obstacles to their academic success, particularly in higher education. 

Email  or Call Angel for SNAP application appointments, leadership development, food pantry, hygiene items, college readiness and questions regarding the JAG program.  

Click Here to find a list of leadership development traininings available to you.  

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Misti Eudy- Coordinator of Student Activities

De Queen Campus Ext. 1176

 

Mist is a graduate of Foreman High School.  She graduated from UA Cossatot with her Associates of Arts: Teaching, Associates in General Studies, Associates of Science: AEK6, Certificate of Proficiency: Teaching, Technical Certificate: General Studies and her Technical Certificate: Teaching in 2023.  Misti helps provide Student Ambassadors and Phi Theta Kappa with leadership by establishing goals, planning activities, and facilitating successful implementation.  As part of the ambassador program Misti focuses on Civic Engagement, Leadership Development, Community Engagement, Service Learning, Career Preparation, and Feed the Students Events.  She also works with current and other student organizations to help implement policies and procedures.     

. Email or call Misti for information regarding our Ambassador program, Phi Theta Kappa or guidance/approval  for new student organization on campus.  

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Litzi Flores- Soft Skills and Financial Literacy Trainer 

De Queen Campus Ext. 1122

Litzi is a 2022 graduate of De Queen High School and holds an Associates of Science in Criminal Justice and a Technical Certificate in General Studies from UA Cossatot.  Litzi heads up our De Queen food pantry and has vast experience in community planning, leadership development, Civic Awareness, Service learning, Career Preparation and Social Awareness.  She is actively involved in our UAC Student Ambassador and JAG, Rotaract, and Phi Theta Kappa program. Litzi is currently working towards a Criminal Justice degree from UCA. Her goal is to become an immigration lawyer and be a voice for those that are not able to speak up for themselves.  

Email or call Litzi for SNAP application appointments, food pantry, hygience items, or to set up soft skills and financial literacy trainings.   

Click here to find a list of Soft Skills and Financial Literady trainings available to you.