Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: National Park College
Investment: $85 (includes a networking breakfast, lunch, giveaways, and exclusive access to all
sessions)
Join a room full of women who are driving change, leading organizations, building businesses, and shaping the future of Arkansas. National Park College, in partnership with the Hot Springs Women’s Leadership Alliance, is proudly launching the inaugural Hot Springs Women’s Leadership Conference—a high-impact, half-day experience featuring leaders in business, entrepreneurship, innovation, and workforce development.
Get ready for a fast-paced morning built around:
Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, advancing your career, or redefining your path, this conference delivers practical insights, fresh ideas, and the strategic connections that move you forward.
Join us for a morning of smart conversations, collaboration, and high-level leadership—and leave with new ideas, new relationships, and renewed momentum.
Dr. Tywanna Smith is an international sports advisor, higher education professor, and award-winning leadership strategist with more than 18 years of executive experience at the intersection of global sports, business, and education. A former professional basketball player, she brings a powerful combination of lived experience, research, and practical leadership insight to her work developing confident leaders. Dr. Smith serves as President of The Athlete’s Nexus and is the founder of the Athletes Abroad Summit, an international platform focused on executive education and empowerment.
As an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis, Dr. Smith designs and delivers evidence-based curricula centered on leadership development, communication, identity, and career readiness - with particular emphasis on supporting athletes, women, and student learners. She is the author of two books and is an award-winning researcher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
Dr. Smith’s leadership and impact have been recognized internationally. Her honors include the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Arkansas State University Woman to Watch Award, Ole Miss Top 40 Under 40, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Graduate, and induction into the West Memphis Sports Hall of Fame. Known for her dynamic storytelling and actionable frameworks, Dr. Smith equips women to lead with confidence and purpose.
To become a sponsor contact MaryAnn.Thomae@np.edu.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, NPC will close campus and all NPC students and employees transition to remote operations starting at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 23rd and remain remote on Monday, January 26th. Decisions regarding operations for Tuesday, January 27th will be made at a later time.
For more information, visit the campus alerts page.
