Katie Zakrzewski

The 2020 pandemic caused many Arkansans to branch out and try new jobs and hobbies. This series will help readers better understand a day in the life of certain career fields, based on an interview with someone in that field. …

There’s no denying that the 1836 Club, perched at the top of the downtown portion of Cantrell Hill, has borne witness to nearly all of central Arkansas’ history following the Civil War. From political skirmishes to the Civil Rights Movement,…

In the last couple of decades, the career fields of architecture, engineering, and construction have seen a spike in women joining the field. Hardworking and determined women have paved the way in these career fields for future generations, and Akemi…

Fallon Lee loves lots of things: traveling, the outdoors, art, scuba diving, sporting events, and spending time outside, to name a few. But Lee finds her knack for engineering helpful for others and fulfilling for herself. AMP sat down with…

On the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock stands a building as iconic as its Roman namesake. The Barton Coliseum was a trendsetter for Natural State entertainment venues. The Barton Coliseum walked so that the Simmons Bank Arena and Walmart…

Mary Bogie is the Senior Brand Manager with GWL Advertising, Inc. Over the last 13 years, Bogie’s experience as a copywriter has allowed her the opportunity to inject humor and feminist flair into her day-to-day work. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma…

Joshua Cook has spent over 20 years in media and public relations, tackling growing markets and feeling the pulse of industries across the state. His current role is Director of Public Relations for Ghidotti Communications, an Arkansas-based public relations and…

To say that Matuschka Lindo Briggs is successful would be an understatement. As Vice President and Regional Executive of the Little Rock Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Briggs has accomplished a phenomenal amount in her career.…

Anchored in Fayetteville’s Historic Square stand two buildings over a century old, edifices which have seen millions of dollars funnel through their walls. The Bank of Fayetteville is located in a building in the city’s square, across the street from…

The power of electricity is rapidly changing the future of transportation in Northwest Arkansas. That’s why a group of businesses, nonprofits and government agencies created Drive Electric NWA, a weekend event focused on educating the public about the growing importance…