Al Dominguez

Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP bring great performing artists and entertainers from around the world to Northwest Arkansas, connecting and engaging people through inspiring arts experiences.

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA), previously named the North Arkansas Symphony (NASO), was founded in 1954 and has provided over 60 years of musical performances and educational opportunities. SoNA is a resident company of Walton Arts Center, and presents classical and pops performances across Northwest Arkansas, with an annual combined audience of 25,000.

Presenting partners and selected appearances include Crystal Bridges, the Momentary, 214 CACHE, Art on the Creeks, the… Show more

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA), previously named the North Arkansas Symphony (NASO), was founded in 1954 and has provided over 60 years of musical performances and educational opportunities. SoNA is a resident company of Walton Arts Center, and presents classical and pops performances across Northwest Arkansas, with an annual combined audience of 25,000.

Presenting partners and selected appearances include Crystal Bridges, the Momentary, 214 CACHE, Art on the Creeks, the Bentonville Film Festival, Butterfield Trail Village, Cross Church, Community Creative Center, Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville Roots Festival, John Brown University, the Jones Center, Mercy Health Foundation, Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, Springdale Public Library, TheatreSquared, Trike Theatre, the University of Arkansas, Walton Arts Center, the Walmart AMP, and the Walmart Museum.

SoNA is dedicated to expanding the definition of what an orchestra can be and who it serves. Through SoNA Beyond, the symphony goes beyond the mainstage with creative and inclusive concert experiences that reach the entire region from small pop-up community experiences to large scale collaborations with arts partners like Crystal Bridges. SoNA is also dedicated to inspiring and supporting the next generation of artists, civic-minded leaders, and audiences. Through the SoNA Mentors program, educational concerts throughout the region, the free tickets for youth program, and more, SoNA serves over 1,000 students per year.

A non-profit company, SoNA receives philanthropic support from foundations, businesses and individuals, including a number of donors who have pledged generous multi-year support to establish an endowment for long-term sustainability. SoNA has an active Board of Directors and Advisors composed of community leaders from throughout Northwest Arkansas. Show less

At-Large Board Member of the Student Affairs Development Council.

Thaden's mission is to provide a balanced and challenging education that ignites in our students a passion for discovery and learning, prepares them to succeed in college, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and responsible global citizenship.

At the Sunshine School we believe:
• Early identification and intervention provide the best opportunities for reaching maximum potential
• The families of people with developmental disabilities require our support and assistance
• Services must be individually tailored to needs
• As advocates and educators, we must help bring about more acceptance of people with developmental disabilities
• Services will be provided based on need, not on ability to pay

Medals4Mettle is a national non-profit organization that collects earned finishers' medals from half marathoners, marathoners and triathletes, and presents these medals to patients (children and adults) fighting chronic or life-threatening illnesses. We do this as a celebration of the human spirit, knowing that while our medal recipients not be out on the race course with us, they are fighting in the race for their own lives.

Medals4Mettle has over 50 chapters worldwide. Since our… Show more

Medals4Mettle is a national non-profit organization that collects earned finishers' medals from half marathoners, marathoners and triathletes, and presents these medals to patients (children and adults) fighting chronic or life-threatening illnesses. We do this as a celebration of the human spirit, knowing that while our medal recipients not be out on the race course with us, they are fighting in the race for their own lives.

Medals4Mettle has over 50 chapters worldwide. Since our founding in 2005, we have presented over 25,000 medals to deserving children and adults. Our chapter coordinators are all volunteers that coordinate medal collection and distribution in their local areas; form partnerships with local racing clubs and event coordinators; work with regional hospitals and health care facilities to present medals; and manage their chapter fundraising and media relations. Show less

The NDC is the first non-profit organization to bring together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment. The success of the Texas Diversity Council (established in 2004) served as a catalyst for the National Diversity Council, launched in the fall of 2008. The National Diversity Council is a forerunner of community-based, national organizations that champion diversity and inclusion across the country. It is currently… Show more

The NDC is the first non-profit organization to bring together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment. The success of the Texas Diversity Council (established in 2004) served as a catalyst for the National Diversity Council, launched in the fall of 2008. The National Diversity Council is a forerunner of community-based, national organizations that champion diversity and inclusion across the country. It is currently made up of state and regional councils, the National Women’s Council, the Council for Corporate Responsibility, and the Center for Community Leadership, which will launch in 2013. Show less