Meet Our Staff
Judy Williams
Director of Communications
Alumnus Judy Williams got the chance to return to UALR as director of communications in January 2007. Since receiving a bachelor’s degree in journalism, she has enjoyed a variety of professional experiences in Central Arkansas. Her career has taken her from the nonprofit sector as community relations director at Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind and marketing director at the Aerospace Education Center to the private and public sector. She was public relations/marketing director at HCA Doctors Hospital, senior PR account executive at Stone Ward advertising agency, and media relations director at Hendrix College. Williams’ career began in the 1970s as a reporter and editor at newspapers in Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois and Arkansas. For relaxation, she hunts for antiques, reads, and hangs out with family, friends, and her two cocker spaniels, Amos and Andy.
Office: 501.569.3372
Cell: 501.551.9481
Klansee J. Bell
Graphic Designer
Klansee J. Bell began her work as a graphic designer with UALR in March 2007. She is a BFA graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with an emphasis in graphic design. Bell loves to make things “pretty” - helping out with many print projects that come through the communications office. After design work with both Stone Ward and the Arkansas Business Publishing Group, Bell worked for Dillard’s corporate office and as a freelance designer. She says she is “the New Kids on the Block’s biggest fan” and loves to garden, walk her two dogs, scrapbook, and practice her photography. Bell also loves to spend time with the cutest, smartest 4-year-old in the world - her nephew - and her 10-month-old niece.
Office: 501.569.8635
Joan I. Duffy
Media Relations Manager
A newspaper and wire service reporter and editor for much of her professional life, Joan I. Duffy joined UALR’s Office of Communications as media relations manager. Before coming to UALR, she was the Little Rock correspondent for the (Memphis) Commercial Appeal and the Arkansas Democrat, covering politics and governement. She is also a former reporter, editor, and Capitol correspondent for United Press International in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. A graduate of the University of Houston who began her career as a reporter at the Beaumont Enterprise, she is a native of Boston.
Office: 501.569.8600
Cell: 501.837.8478
Kim Ross Fox
Assistant Director
Since joining the Communications staff in 1985, Kim Ross Fox has worked in almost every aspect of communications from media relations to marketing and advertising. Her focus is marketing and advertising. She produces University video programs and the daily KUAR radio series A Difference of Degree that features the projects and accomplishments of UALR faculty, students, and staff. Before joining the UALR staff, she was a reporter and weekend producer for the Little Rock CBS affiliate KTHV. Fox attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she studied mass communications and marketing and advertising.
Office: 501.569.8602
Cell: 501.837.8479
Robin Henson
Publications Manager
Publications Manager Robin Henson joined the UALR team in March 2007 after serving as communications manager for the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. She received her bachelor’s degree in public relations from Harding University and has served as director of development and public relations for the Arkansas Foodbank Network and as a PR account executive for Stone Ward. Today, she serves as editor of UALR Magazine and communications liaison to the Alumni Association, College of Business, and the University District. Henson’s interest in journalism began even before she served as editor of the Cabot High School newspaper. She was a news junkie in elementary school, serving as editor of its newspaper and author of book reviews published in the Arkansas Democrat. In her spare time, Henson also serves on the boards of the Public Relations Society of America’s Arkansas Chapter and the Arkansas Zoological Foundation for the Little Rock Zoo.
Office: 501.683.7146
Cell: 501.551.0744
Angela Parker
Electronic Media Manager
Electronic Media Manager Angela Parker joined the UALR Office of Communications in February 2007 after serving three years as the Communications/Research Specialist in the Office of the Chancellor. She is a second-generation UALR alum, following in her mother’s footsteps. Her father and aunt also attended UALR. After earning a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, she began her career at a local ad agency, and then went to work for the Arkansas Democrat’s Promotions Department. While there she served as the Real Estate sections editor, and editor of Arkansas Woman. In addition to serving as the University’s television and radio media contact, Parker is communications liaison to the Office of Campus Life. Also active in volunteer work, she serves as communications co-chair for Race for the Cure.
Office: 501.683.7245
Cell: 501.554.1527
Drew Stephens
Web Designer
Drew still takes pride in the fact that he didn’t know what a “provost” was until his second month on the job. Hired in June 2006, Drew’s official job title was “Web Design and Services Manager”, a title he thought to be a bit misleading as there would never be a management bone in his body. Call him what you will - a “web designer” , “interaction/information designer” or “web guy” - at the end of the day Drew works to improve the online experience at ualr.edu.
He values the ongoing education provided him by the journalists and public relations professionals in his department, and is working to use those learning experiences as some sort of springboard - to expand his skillset beyond pixel-pushing and code-hacking to include visual journalism and multimedia storytelling.
Office: 501.569.3261
Cell:501.454.7520
Email: wastephens {at} ualr.edu