ERICA and COREY DUNN

Corey Dunn is the director of development at Ducks Unlimited, and Erica Willard Dunn is the senior director of development in institutional advancement at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. An alumnus of Southern Arkansas University, Corey developed a passion for the outdoors at an early age, which led to a nearly two decades long career in conservation. As the director of development at Ducks Unlimited in Arkansas, Corey aligns donors with projects that benefit wildlife, habitat, and people.

Partnering with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkasnas Game & Fish Foundation to restore quality habitat on public green reservoirs has been a primary focus for Corey. Driven by this collaboration, not to mention all its supporters and volunteers, the Arkansas chapter of Ducks Unlimited is recognized nationally as a leader in wetlands conservation.

Erica has also worked to help conservation efforts across Arkansas. She has worked with the National Wild Turkey Federation as a regional director to increase net revenue and organize an active volunteer base. She has also worked with the National Rifle Association to increase net revenue by engaging volunteers and local business partnerships. Now, Erica is using her development talents and experience to help UAMS in its mission to create a healthier Arkansas and educate and train the physicians of tomorrow.

“Whether it be mallards dropping in through the timber or gobblers thundering through the woods, I can honestly say, I feel closest to God when I am surrounded by His creation,” she said.