As a Native Arkansan, I offer genuine leadership that listens.
I fight for Healthcare, Equal Opportunities, Prioritizing People, Conservation and Education.
I fight for Healthcare, Equal Opportunities, Prioritizing People, Conservation and Education.
Courtney King is a native Arkansan, a nonprofit founder, and the 2025 recipient of the NWA Weaver Award. A former Senior Class President at Alma High School, Courtney is currently on the Dean's List in the final semester of her senior year at the University of Arkansas’s Fulbright College, where she is completing a BA in Studio Arts with a STEM certificate and Art History minor.
Her commitment to District 25 is built on over a decade of living and working in the Ozark National Forest and along the Mulberry River. Courtney brings professional expertise to her stewardship of our land as a Certified Interpretive Guide and Leave No Trace Instructor, experience she honed while serving as a facilities manager at Hobbs State Park. Because of this lived experience, conservation is always at the forefront of her plans. She believes we can revitalize our rural economy by connecting the Ozark Highlands Trail to our towns, supporting family farmers through innovation, and investing in community wellness. If you are looking for a representative who combines academic excellence, certified technical expertise, and a heart for protecting our land, Courtney King is your voice for Homegrown Hope.
Her commitment to District 25 is built on over a decade of living and working in the Ozark National Forest and along the Mulberry River. Courtney brings professional expertise to her stewardship of our land as a Certified Interpretive Guide and Leave No Trace Instructor, experience she honed while serving as a facilities manager at Hobbs State Park. Because of this lived experience, conservation is always at the forefront of her plans. She believes we can revitalize our rural economy by connecting the Ozark Highlands Trail to our towns, supporting family farmers through innovation, and investing in community wellness. If you are looking for a representative who combines academic excellence, certified technical expertise, and a heart for protecting our land, Courtney King is your voice for Homegrown Hope.
H.O.P.E.
Hands-On:
I believe that wellness and education should be accessible to everyone, no matter where they live. My work is focused on strengthening our rural areas through hands-on involvement:
Outdoors:
With a background managing Outdoor Recreational venues, I bring real-world management experience to our state’s outdoor economy, understanding that rural development and conservation must go hand-in-hand.
Professional:
My background is a blend of leadership, specialized expertise, and a deep-rooted love for learning.
Entrepreneur:
I approach community challenges with an innovative and hands-on mindset. I don't just see what is—I see what could be.
I am ready to take my experience in conservation, education, and nonprofit management to the State Capitol to serve as a voice for the people of District 25.
I’m Courtney King—and I’m ready to work for you.
Hands-On:
I believe that wellness and education should be accessible to everyone, no matter where they live. My work is focused on strengthening our rural areas through hands-on involvement:
- Nonprofit Leadership: I founded and manage NatureSTEAM, a nonprofit that integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math with the natural world.
- Community Hubs: I led the development of the Elkins Creation Station, turning a vision for a local community center into a reality.
- Environmental Stewardship: I’ve served as a Facility Manager at Hobbs State Park. Whether I’m coordinating the Mulberry River Cleanup or volunteering in NWA, I am committed to keeping Arkansas beautiful and connected.
Outdoors:
With a background managing Outdoor Recreational venues, I bring real-world management experience to our state’s outdoor economy, understanding that rural development and conservation must go hand-in-hand.
- Trail Connectivity & Tourism: We will generate sustainable revenue for our small towns by advocating for infrastructure that connects the Ozark Highlands Trail to the Razorback Greenway, turning our natural beauty into tourism dollars while preserving our rural way of life
- Certified Stewardship: As a Certified Interpretive Guide, Swift Water Rescue certified, and a Leave No Trace Instructor, I will lead by example—just as I have with the Mulberry River Cleanup—to ensure our public lands and waterways remain pristine for future generations,.
Professional:
My background is a blend of leadership, specialized expertise, and a deep-rooted love for learning.
- Education: I am currently a Studio Art major at the University of Arkansas (Fulbright College) with minors in S.T.E.A.M. and Art History. I’m proud to have been named to the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists and to be the 2025 Weaver Awardee.
- Specialized Training: I have received certification as an Interpretive Guide, an Art Therapy Practitioner, a Cognitive Skills Trainer, and a "Leave No Trace" Instructor.
- In the Classroom: I’ve worked as a K-12 Substitute Teacher in our public schools, supporting students in subjects ranging from Art, GT, Technology to Outdoor Education and Physical Education.
Entrepreneur:
I approach community challenges with an innovative and hands-on mindset. I don't just see what is—I see what could be.
- Creative Vision: Through NatureSTEAM, I developed an innovative curriculum that merges art and science to engage young minds in new ways.
- Entrepreneurial Skills: I have years of experience in grant writing, securing funding, networking, and strategic organization to get projects off the ground.
- Communication: As a multimedia artist, the Director of NatureSTEAM, and a freelance photojournalist, I work every day to tell our community’s story.
I am ready to take my experience in conservation, education, and nonprofit management to the State Capitol to serve as a voice for the people of District 25.
I’m Courtney King—and I’m ready to work for you.
