arkansas career development association

ACDA is a State Division of the  

National Career Development Association

The purpose of ACDA shall be to create a partnership among career development practitioners from business/industry, secondary career guidance instructors and counselors, colleges, career pathways, workforce services, public and private agencies, private practices, and to establish and improve the standards of professional service in the field of career development in Arkansas.

ACDA Mission

To support, inspire and empower the achievement of Career Development Facilitators by providing professional development, resources, standards and expectations, opportunities for leadership, and advocacy. 

2024-2025 ACDA Officers

• President - Lisa Edwards - LEdwards@cfsd.k12.ar.us

• Past President -  Misty Jolly - misty.jollly44@gmail.com 

• President Elect - 

• Treasurer - (position is open)

• Secretary -  Missy Martin - missy.martin@ade.arkansas.gov

• Executive Director - Stephanie Freeman

• Advisor - Ray Henson

• Conference Committee - 

• Website Manager - Cindy Mason