Amanda Canant serves as the Office Manager and is the glue of the Arkansas JLAP office. She is a native to Little Rock and a mom of 2 children and 3 fur babies: Adam 16, Analise 13, Little Ann, Big June, and Louis.

In combination with her skills as an office professional, she maintains the daily organizational operations. Amanda also uses her many years of media and marketing experience to raise awareness about JLAP and the services provided by running the website and social media campaigns

Laura earned her MSW degree from UALR and has been a clinical social worker for over 20 years. She has family ties to the Arkansas legal community and with that comes a deep understanding of JLAP clients and their needs. Laura has worked extensively with the judges, lawyers, and their families as well as serving law students.  Her personal commitment and professional experiences have given her a clear sense of the struggles our legal community faces. She has been with JLAP since 2012 and is excited about the future of AR JLAP. Laura has two amazing daughters whom she loves to spend time with especially traveling. She is an accomplished artist and has been proclaimed a “foodie” by her friends & family.

Jennifer Donaldson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, specializing in the effects of trauma & the professional's health. She comes to JLAP from private wellness practice, Broken Crayons Therapeutic Services, where she practiced from the premise that we all being “broken crayons”, are still able to color with a vivid purpose.

As the Executive Director of the Arkansas Judges & Lawyers Assistance Program, she oversees the provision of mental health services provided & the daily operations of the overall program.  Jennifer also brings a vision for future growth & program development statewide.