Meet our Board and Volunteers.
Gretchen castleman | President
I have had the privilege of living in Northwest Arkansas for the past 20 years and have dedicated over 30 years of service caring for our veterans as a VA dentist.
The mission of Essentials Outreach deeply resonates with my background in public health. I am honored to contribute to this important cause as both a board member & volunteer and grateful for the opportunity to serve and make a positive impact in our community.
ROBIN COGGINs | Vice President
Having had the privilege of being raised in the Northwest Arkansas area, I have personally experienced and benefitted from the explosive growth and recognition of the area nationally as one of the best places to live. As the growth continues, it is important to remember the rural NWA communities that still may not have ready access to services.
I believe we have an obligation to give back to our community and a great place to start is to ensure that we provide essential health and hygiene products to families that need them.
cHERYL SYBRANT | Secretary
As an associate minister at First Christian Church of Fayetteville, working with Essentials Outreach gives me the opportunity to actively live out our church's mission to be a serving church.
We are at our best when we come together to ensure that everyone in our community has access to basic needs, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to that vision through this partnership.
LEANN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER
As a resident of Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years, I deeply believe that the most important people we can help are those in our own community. Essentials Outreach’s mission to support and meet the needs of rural communities in Northwest Arkansas resonates with my personal values.
Serving with Essentials provides me with a meaningful opportunity to serve my neighbors in NWA and contributes to the well-being of this region that has been home to me for so long.