Teletha Leonard

Teletha Leonard serves as Director of Human Resources at Central Arkansas Water, a role she has held for two years and nine months. With more than 25 years in the field, she previously worked as Human Resources Director at the Arkansas Department of Education for two years and as Senior Director for Benefits at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for approximately 18 years. Leonard earned an undergraduate degree in business and administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a master's degree in human resources management. Her responsibilities include employee relations, compensation, and leading the implementation of a new HR and payroll system. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Central Baptist College, where she has taught undergraduate and graduate courses for 12 to 13 years. Leonard is a member of SHRM and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. One of her proudest professional achievements was leading a COVID-era day camp partnership with the Little Rock School District to support healthcare workers' children, ensuring none of the 125 participants contracted the virus during the program.