Gayatri Agnew

Gayatri is a trailblazing business leader and devoted mother of two children. She made history as the first Asian American woman elected in Arkansas, representing Ward 1 on Bentonville’s City Council. Since 2020, Councilwoman Agnew has focused on enhancing community walkability by spearheading projects to build sidewalks around schools and parks. She is passionate about increasing access to affordable housing and recently led a public art installation celebrating the sport of cricket, beloved by locals. In her role as the head of the Accessibility Center of Excellence at Walmart, Gayatri develops strategies to improve accessibility for customers and employees. She has been honored with the prestigious Sam Walton Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Additionally, Gayatri is the founder of Mother’s Monday, a group advocating for a better balance between motherhood and careers. Recognizing the challenges faced by working parents, she successfully advocated for campaign funds to cover childcare expenses for candidates running for public office in Arkansas. Committed to expanding early learning opportunities, Gayatri collaborates with small businesses to support working families. She serves on the Advisory Board of Vote Mama Foundation and as an Advisor for the Skill-Up Coalition.