Board Member Spotlight: Sunshine Bartlett
Meet Sunshine Bartlett, the Board President for Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund.
Since joining the board in 2017, Sunshine Bartlett has served as a steady source of insight, creativity, and compassion. A lifelong resident of Fort Smith, Sunshine brings both professional expertise and genuine heart to her work — qualities that have shaped her impactful tenure as ASPSF Board President, a role she will conclude on December 31, 2025.
ASPSF is proud to honor Sunshine for her years of leadership, especially her thoughtful stewardship during times of growth, change, and innovation.
Get to know Sunshine a little bit more in the Q&A below!
Sunshine Bartlett, ASPSF Board President
City: Fort Smith
Hometown: Fort Smith
First year on the ASPSF Board: 2017
Job title/workplace: Senior Vice President, Human Resources Manager at Arvest Bank
Academic Degree(s) + School(s): She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and is a graduate of the Barrett School of Banking.
How did you find out about ASPSF?
I was introduced to a local program manager through Arvest’s commitment to the community.
What do you love about the ASPSF Mission?
I love that ASPSF is impacting the future generations of Arkansas by supporting their parents’ education.
Share a favorite moment with ASPSF:
Being able to provide internet/laptops to students during COVID.
What do you love about your job?
Working with an amazing team committed to investing in our communities.
What three words best describe you?
Thoughtful, detail-oriented, and creative.
What’s your proudest accomplishment?
21 years of marriage to my husband, Corey.
Best advice you ever received?
Focus on the things you can control.
Do you have any hobbies?
Planning themed parties, traveling with family — I am looking forward to my first cruise through the Caribbean to celebrate my husband’s and mother’s birthdays.
As Sunshine’s term as ASPSF Board President concludes on December 31, 2025, we extend our deepest gratitude for her steady guidance, thoughtful leadership, and unwavering support in our mission.
Sunshine has helped shape ASPSF into a stronger, more adaptable organization, one that continues to uplift Arkansas single-parent families through both opportunity and community. Her years of dedication have left a lasting impact, and we are profoundly thankful for her service.
