Excel by Eight (E8) welcomes Tori Scott to its team as a communities manager. Supporting strategies in Independence County and the city of Little Rock, Scott will continue E8’s mission to improve childhood health and education outcomes. By engaging with communities across the state, Excel by Eight works to provide resources that set children up for success.

Tori Scott

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Tori to our team,” said Jessi Rice Woods, communities director of Excel by Eight. “She will play an impactful role in connecting with our partners and families to make sure the children in her focus communities have every opportunity to excel.”

Scott, who earned her degree in industrial engineering from the University of Arkansas, started her career in tech consulting. Most recently, she was the chief operating officer and co-founder of Fletcher Sparrow Capital Management.

About Excel by Eight
Excel by Eight is a network of hundreds of individuals and organizations focused on increasing Arkansas children’s health and education outcomes. It is committed to strengthening resource grids statewide by building local models for change; identifying and resolving policy barriers; and enhancing public understanding of early childhood development. For more information, visit excelby8.net.