What’s Working in Rural Talent Development
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 2:00 ET
Rural communities face unique challenges connecting students and workers to opportunity. This webinar explores where rural talent systems break down and how low-capacity communities can build localized strategies using data, partnerships and practical tools. Attendees will also review new ACCE Foundation resources supporting rural economic mobility work.
Ali Jeffrey serves as the Director of rootEd Arkansas for Heartland Forward. In her work, she has devoted interest for developing advisors and incorporating programs that fit the needs in our rural communities.
She attended Wichita State University for her B.S. in Biological Sciences and the University of Arkansas for her master’s in Higher Education. Prior to Ali’s master’s degree, she discovered her excitement for investing in collegiate leaders and empowering community members during her time as a Collegiate Development Consultant. She previously served as the Associate Director of Enrollment Services at Northwest Arkansas Community College.
She grew up in the heartland born and raised in Kansas.
