Meet our Team

Andria Otto has called Conway, Arkansas home since 1986. She has worked for Centennial Bank for more than 20 years and currently serves as a Director of Marketing. In her free time, she enjoys photography and spending time with her three grown children. 

In December of 2019 joined the Board of Directors for STOP DV, and quickly was surprised to learn the number of domestic violence occurrences in Faulkner County and was inspired more to help. She serves as Chair of the STOPDV Board and Development Committee, which manages fundraising efforts and coordinates events.

  Former representative Spencer Hawks is a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker RPM Group and a state legislator. As a former legislator, Hawks has served on the House Judiciary Committee where legislation involving domestic violence issues are considered. He has been married to his wife for ten years and has three children. Hawks is passionate about serving his community through both public service and philanthropy.

Maree Coats has been a resident of Faulkner County since 1994. She attended the University of

Arkansas in Fayetteville and transferred to finish her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education at

the University of Central Arkansas when she married her husband, Kirby. They have a close family that consists of three grown sons and a daughter-in-law. 

Maree has been working in real estate and property

development on both the management and construction side since 2006. She is also serving Faulkner

County as Justice of the Peace for District 2.  In this role, she serves on the Budget and Finance

Committee as well as the Courts and Public Safety Committee. Maree has a heart for animals and is very active in rescue work with critical care and orphaned neonatal kittens being her passion. 

She is driven to help the domestic violence advocacy platform in Faulkner County after the issue impacted within her

close friendship circle this past year.

Cortney Kennedy has been a licensed attorney in Arkansas since 2014. She currently serves as Associate Legal Counsel, Criminal Division, in the Office of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Prior to that she was a deputy prosecuting attorney in Faulkner County for the nearly 8 years,

most recently prosecuting domestic cases and general crimes. Cortney keeps involved with the

law enforcement community by teaching Writing and Research classes for the Criminal Justice

Institute and in the past has taught Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputies. Cortney

is a proud member and past president of Conway Noon Rotary, a graduate of Conway Area

Leadership Program (2019) and Jeff Farris Leadership Program (2018). She volunteers time with

Faulkner County’s Teen Court Program as well as the Conway Police Department’s mentorship

program for new hire families. She lives in Conway with her husband, who is a lieutenant at

Conway Police Department, four kids, and three dogs. Her children proudly attend local schools:

UCA, Conway High, and Conway Christian. Cortney attends New Life Church, where she is

active in a Lifegroup, in addition to hosting a women’s bible study. Her family stays busy

attending athletic events, camping, and making the most of every day.

Helping the survivors of domestic violence is a cause close to Cortney’s heart. Domestic

violence affects every aspect of the family, including the innocent children, and can become a

generational curse. It is Cortney’s goal to end the cycle of domestic violence by holding

offenders accountable and by providing survivors with the resources they need to remove

themselves from the situation. Cortney strives to handle survivors with compassion and mercy

and to lend them her strength when they have none of their own.

 Shawna has called Faulkner County home since 1994.  She brings 18 years of experience in finance through her work with First Security Bank, where she focused on customer service and management before pivoting to the lending team.

 Shawna values time and making memories with the love of her life, their children and spouses, their five grandchildren and their two dogs.  She also enjoys exploring Arkansas’ rivers and landscapes.

 Her introduction to Stop DV began in 2021 when she accompanied her daughter, Olivia, to receive services.  After Olivia became a victim in 2024, Shawna’s hope is that no other mother experiences such a loss due to domestic violence.

As Development Chair, she is committed to leading a team responsible for managing fundraising initiatives to ensure sustainable financial support for Stop DV and the survivors the organization serves.

Ashley grew up in Wichita, Kansas and is a graduate of Fort Hays State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Addictions Counseling. She also holds an associate degree in Legal Studies. Her professional background includes years of dedicated service as a case manager and counselor in a nonprofit inpatient treatment center supporting women and women with children living at or below 200% of the poverty level. During this time, she worked closely with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, addiction, trauma, poverty, and those navigating the criminal justice system.

Ashley also spent seven years as a legal assistant in a criminal defense firm, gaining extensive knowledge of court systems, procedures, and legal practices. In 2023, she relocated to Faulkner County with her family, where she is now an engaged and passionate resident.

Driven by a deep commitment to helping women escape destructive environments, Ashley is passionate about laws, policy, and procedures that promote safety and empowerment. A strong believer in accountability, she hopes to one day pursue a law degree once her children are grown. She is a mother of three, with her oldest now residing in Kansas.

Ashley looks forward to sharing her experience, strength, and hope to help strengthen families throughout Faulkner County. Her guiding philosophy is simple: to give back what was freely given to her..

Danielle resides in Faulkner County with her three children and is a licensed escrow officer with 13 years of experience in the title industry. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management.

Danielle is a survivor of domestic violence and first became connected with StopDV in 2022 when she sought support during a difficult and pivotal time in her life. That experience not only provided her with help and stability, but also gave her a deep understanding of the importance of having safe, compassionate resources available to those in crisis.

Since then, she has developed a strong passion for advocacy and supporting individuals who are navigating experiences similar to her own. Danielle is committed to helping amplify awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure survivors feel seen, supported, and empowered.

She is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for StopDV and to contribute to its mission of strengthening community resources and supporting survivors of domestic violence.