2023 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration

Little Rock, AR - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACAR) will honor Danyelle Musselman with the 2023 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration Award

at its annual Woman of Inspiration fundraising dinner on October 23, 2023, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.

“Danyelle has long been an influential advocate for children and those in need. We are thankful that she has agreed to use her platform to bring awareness to child abuse and neglect in Arkansas,” said Elizabeth Pulley, CACAR Executive Director.

“She is a worthy recipient of this award and is truly an inspiration. Danyelle is no stranger to breaking barriers professionally and can help CACAR break through in our efforts to educate Arkansas about the unfortunate realities of child abuse and neglect.”

The Woman of Inspiration dinner represents CACAR’s largest annual fundraising event, which honors a woman who has devoted significant time to improving the lives of children. Proceeds support Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) in Arkansas that provide free services to abused and neglected children and their non-offending family members. Last year, more than 10,000 children were served by CACs across the state.

The presenting sponsor for the 2023 event is the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation, a philanthropic organization established in 1986 by Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame member Pat Walker and her husband Willard, a longtime Walmart executive. The event’s co-chairs are NBA champion and former University of Arkansas basketball player Joe Kleine and his wife and business partner, Dana.

The Blue Ribbon Award will also be presented at the 2023 Woman of Inspiration event. This award goes to an adult who has been affected by the trauma of abuse and is now sharing their story to bring awareness to the problem of child abuse and neglect. The 2023 Blue Ribbon Award will be presented to Allie Graves, a senior at Ouachita Baptist University. Allie served as Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen in 2019 and 2020. An advocate, vocalist and speaker, Allie aims to use her gifts to minister to those who’ve been abused.

In addition to the awards presentation, the event will feature a runway fashion show presented by Little Rock boutique BARBARA/JEAN. For sponsorship information, visit

For sponsorship and ticket information, visit www.arwomanofinspiration.org or email arwomanofinspiration@gmail.com.