Bold Women, Bold Moves
Join us on Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. for a celebration of Women’s History Month. The Clinton Center will present “Bold Women, Bold Moves” in partnership with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Arkansas. The program will feature a conversation between the women leaders of these thriving Central Arkansas arts and culture organizations, including:
- Catherine Fothergill, Ballet Arkansas
- Jan Hundley, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
- Dr. Victoria Ramirez, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- Stephanie S. Streett, Clinton Foundation
- Melissa Mitchell, of the City of Little Rock, will moderate this conversation.
Together, these local leaders will reflect on the power of women shaping communities, sharing insights on leadership, collaboration, and bold decisions that continue to move the arts and culture forward in Arkansas and beyond.
ATTEND: Register here to attend the program in person at the Clinton Center. The program will be available on the Clinton Center’s YouTube channel the following day.
Clinton Presidential Center Presents is a partnership between the Clinton Foundation, Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas, and Clinton Presidential Library.
More about the speakers:
Catherine Fothergill is Associate Artistic Director of Ballet Arkansas, where she curates repertory, leads education and community programs, and oversees the organization’s School for Dance and professional company. A former principal ballerina with the Alabama Ballet, she has performed leading roles in works by many of the world’s most celebrated choreographers. Beyond Arkansas, she is an in-demand educator and repetiteur, teaching and staging works for professional companies, universities, and academies across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Her leadership has been recognized by Arkansas Money & Politics magazine’s “Power Women”, and she also serves on the faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the Department of Medical Humanities & Bioethics.
Jan Hudley earned her B.A. from Hendrix College in Business and Economics and her M.B.A. from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She worked several years at Baird, Kurtz and Dobson (currently Forvis Mazars, LLP) before switching to health care administration. She worked in the Pediatrics Department at Children’s Hospital, then the UAMS Department of Orthopedics, and then served for 13 years as COO of Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, overseeing five clinical locations and a surgery center. She retired after 38 years of full-time employment.
While employed, she found her love of volunteering to improve quality of life for all in the community. She served on many boards and was president of several organizations, including Potluck, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Little Rock Public Education Foundation, and the Junior League of Little Rock. She and her husband, Randal, chaired the Opus Ball and Saints and Sinners.
Her current concentration is the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Hendrix College Board of Trustees. This is her eighth year as chair of the ASO Board. During her tenure as chair of the ASO Board, the board embarked upon a fundraising effort which culminated in the Stella Boyle Smith Community Music Center, which is not only a rehearsal space but a lively educational center. She is actively engaged with Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and loves assisting with the Food Bank.
Jan is married, with three daughters and four grandchildren. She enjoys exercising, reading, traveling, and MahJongg.
Dr. Victoria Ramirez is a visionary museum leader with over 20 years of executive experience, currently serving as Executive Director of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. She is guiding the museum through a landmark transformation—expanding its MacArthur Park campus and reimagining programming to create a more inclusive and accessible cultural destination. Her leadership reflects a bold commitment to honoring legacy while embracing innovation.
A passionate advocate for diversity in the arts, she has been recognized among Arkansas Money & Politics’ “Top C-Suite Executives” and serves on several professional boards.
Stephanie S. Streett has served as Executive Director of the Clinton Foundation since 2001. In her role, she oversees the operations of the Clinton Presidential Center. The Clinton Center offers diverse cultural and educational programming with a focus on civic engagement and leadership development. Stephanie also serves as Corporate Secretary for the Clinton Foundation Board of Directors. She oversees the Presidential Leadership Scholars program on behalf of the Clinton Foundation. Prior to joining the Clinton Foundation, Stephanie served in the Clinton White House as Assistant to the President and Director of Scheduling. Previously, she worked on Capitol Hill as a staff member for the United States Senate Committee on the Budget. She is an advisory board member for the And Justice for All Initiative, Inc., and a member of the International Women’s Forum, Arkansas. She is an advisory board member for City Year Little Rock and the immediate past Co-Chair. She currently serves on the University of Arkansas’s Fulbright College Board of Advocates and previously served as President of the National Alumni Board of Directors. Stephanie received her degree in political science from the University of Arkansas.