ARLA WINFIELD

Director of Finance & Administration

Arla is responsible for Bridge2Rwanda’s administration and finances in the U.S. Prior to joining B2R, Arla worked for an Arkansas non-profit feeding hungry Arkansans across the state. Arla earned her accounting degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and retains an inactive Certified Public Accounting license. She and her husband Roger are Saline County natives where they, along with their adult children and families are actively involved in their local church and community. Arla's passion is sharing Jesus with people at every available opportunity.

ABOUT ARLA

ONE THING I'VE LEARNED ?

Being the best me is a daily struggle against my own selfish nature. Some days I am able to tame the beast and some days the beast comes out and I am embarrassed. I need help daily!

BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT ?

Don’t react. Rather respond in love. Wait 24 hours and pray before responding especially in emotional situations.

FAVORITE BOOK, MOVIE, OR PIECE OF ART ?

Current Favorite Song – I Am Not Alone by Kari Jobe

SOMEONE I ADMIRE ?

Ms. Sharon Tropp. She taught by example and always showed love. She would give anything she had to anyone she saw who needed it regardless of the personal sacrifice.

SOMETHING I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT ?

Helping others draw closer to HIM. I want to be a light that draws others to HIM.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ?

I almost became an FBI Agent. You’ll have to ask me personally why I stopped in the middle of the interview process. I later learned I was two weeks away from an offer. Agent Arla… nice sound huh?!