AIRIC HUGHES, Ph.D. - CHIEF VISIONAIRI

Airic Hughes is a faculty member in the Department of History at the University of Arkansas. His research examines environmental segregation in modern urban America.

Airic is an artist, philanthropist and the founder of @Visionairi. Visionairi produces media and events with a mission to promote and preserve black culture. Visionairi engages communities in areas of education, creativity and social justice.

DR. SYNETRA HUGHES - BOARD CHAIR

Dr. Synetra Hughes is a native of West Memphis, Arkansas and graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Hughes specializes in workforce development, diversity and inclusion relations, human resources, leadership development, fundraising, and nonprofit management.

Hughes is currently the Managing Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. She also is an adjunct professor in the African and African American Studies department. Hughes founded the Air for Airiel Foundation whose mission is to inspire and empower underrepresented students with exceptional abilities to overcome challenges.

KASTRO CORBIN - VISIONAIRI CREATIVE ASSISTANT

Kastro Corbin is a committed and skilled creative based here in Northwest Arkansas. Hailing from Jonesboro, Arkansas, he has partnered with up‑and‑coming creators on a variety of projects, from family portraits to NWA Fashion Week. With strong experience in video production and photography, he brings a dedicated, well‑trained eye for detail to every project.