Director's Office Staff
The Director's Office manages the full range of responsibilities and tasks that need to be undertaken for the effective running of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). They also provide leadership and administrative direction to ADHE and consists of the Director Maria Markham and her staff.

Nichole Abernathy
Executive Assistant to the Director
Email: Nichole Abernathy
Phone: 501-371-2030
Fax: 501-371-2003