Norton Appointed President of the Leadership Walton Student Executive Committee

University Relations

Mia Norton

Mia Norton, a senior accounting major, has been selected to serve as president of the Leadership Walton student executive committee for 2018-19. 

Norton previously served as Leadership Walton's vice-president for community engagement and has also held leadership roles in Beta Alpha Psi, the accounting honor society. 

"Leadership Walton has produced many well-rounded young professionals and will continue to do so," Norton said. "Having been a part of Leadership Walton since I came to the University of Arkansas, I have seen this organization grow and change in response to feedback from Walton's stakeholders. I am extremely excited for this opportunity to promote professionalism and leadership throughout our college."

J.R. Hinkson, associate director for undergraduate programs at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, chaired the selection committee to find Leadership Walton's next president. "Leadership Walton is our college's largest student organization," Hinkson said.  "We knew that we had to find a student that represented the best of Walton's EPIC values — I'm happy to say we succeeded in that goal." 

Renee Clay, director for career services and student programs in the Walton College, added that Mia is "an exceptionally qualified student with clear goals for the position of president and a plan for their execution."

Other students selected for the Leadership Walton Student Executive Committee are:

Vice-President for Public Relations

• Andrew Bickford, Plano, Texas

Vice-President for Community Engagement

• Molly Tyler, Lufkin, Texas

Board Members

• Jacob Evans, Fayetteville
• Connor Mackey, Jonesboro
• Lauren Saunders, Kansas City, Missouri
• Alyson Schutte, Garland, Texas
• Henry Stratton, Memphis, Tennessee
• Jenna Wilson, Allen, Texas

Leadership Walton is a professional development program for undergraduate business students, offering a unique blend of academic, leadership and career development opportunities specifically designed to guide students toward lifelong professional success. The program fills the gap between academic pursuits and workforce preparation through an enhancement to standard educational experiences.