A fourth-generation native Californian, Nancy Leonhardt moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1999. Since October 2013, Nancy has served as the Executive Director of Adult Learning Alliance, Inc., the state organization for 25 community-based adult literacy councils across the State of Arkansas. Nancy’s other non-profit experience includes serving as Administrative Director for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and executive director for numerous other nonprofits.
A member of the West Little Rock Rotary Club, Nancy has served the club in numerous capacities, including president in 2013-2014 and again in 2024-2025. She served as District Governor for 6150 in 2017-2018. Nancy also served as Assistant Rotary Coordinator from 2020-2023. Nancy is a Rotary Major Donor and member of the Paul Harris Society and Polio Plus Society. Nancy served BELRAG as the Chair from 2023-2026 then transitioned to the Executive Director to assist with the administration and membership of BELRAG.
Nancy graduated with a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic University. While she intended to pursue a career in planning, she ventured into the nonprofit world after numerous years as a stay-at-home mom and has since remained. Nancy has been married for 43 years to Darrell, and they have two adult children, Jason and Christy.