Who We Are

Rural America Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (RAEDF) is a community-based nonprofit working to expand economic opportunity in rural Arkansas.

We focus on helping communities turn local knowledge, data, and lived experience into clear, actionable strategies that lead to real results.

Our work is rooted in the belief that the people closest to the challenges are also closest to the solutions.

We work alongside rural communities to better understand their needs, identify their strengths, and build practical pathways forward.'

Rather than bringing in outside solutions, we help communities organize what already exists and move it forward.

Director, Vice President/Treasurer

Scott Adams

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Director, Secretary

Woodson Walker

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Meet Our Board

Director, President

Hope Walker

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