Lisa Pinkston, executive director of Network of Community Options (NCO), Inc., has been elected to the Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Provider Association (DDPA) Board, representing Region II.
The Arkansas DDPA represents 71 nonprofit community programs, including NCO, that provide services and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities across the state.
“On behalf of NCO, I am very proud to express how excited we are to announce the election of our executive director, Lisa Pinkston, to the DDPA Board of Directors. Serving in this capacity will allow Lisa to be an integral part of a statewide team working to ensure quality services and improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and delays. With their efforts, we look forward to a brighter future for those we serve,” said Jennie Lee Stobaugh, NCO administrative consultant.
Pinkston said she looks forward to working with member providers in DDPA Region II and learning more about their programs, as well as the issues currently facing intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) providers in Arkansas.
“These incredible organizations provide support to children and adults with developmental disabilities to live and work comfortably at home and to participate in social, cultural, and recreational activities. It is my honor to represent NCO, Inc., on the DDPA Board,” Pinkston said.
DDPA is honored and excited to welcome Lisa Pinkston to our board of directors,” said Yukiko Taylor, executive director of the DDPA. “Her extensive experience and dedication will undoubtedly enhance our advocacy efforts and amplify the voices of over 14,000 individuals with IDD and the 71 IDD providers in Arkansas that we represent.”
Pinkston has worked for NCO for 17 years. For most of that time, she was the executive administrative assistant and served on the organization’s strategic planning committee. Two years ago, she became executive director.
“I am very thankful for the opportunities Network of Community Options has given me to grow professionally and personally,” Pinkston said. “Our board works diligently to ensure we are creating the best care and outcomes for our clients and their families as we fulfill our goals. And, of course, we could not do what we do without our amazing employees. We appreciate everything they do.”
Pinkston and her husband, Andrew, live in Batesville and have four children. She is an active community member, serving as a Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for six years and as a charter member and president of the White River Valley Civitan Club. She completed the Leadership Batesville Class of 2019 and is a graduate of the Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disability Council’s Family Leadership Project.
Founded in 1974, NCO is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing services to individuals with disabilities. NCO serves families and individuals in 21 Arkansas counties, including Baxter, Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Faulkner, Fulton, Garland, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Lonoke, Poinsett, Pulaski, Randolph, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, and Woodruff. For more information, call Pinkston at (870) 612-5900, ext. 101, email lisa.pinkston@nco-inc.com, or visit networkofcommunityoptions.org.
Image provided by Network of Community Options, Inc.
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