We are not a program.
We are a movement.
LiVed X — Lived Experience of NWA — was born from a simple truth: the people closest to a problem are closest to its solution. We exist to amplify the voices of those who have navigated justice involvement, economic hardship, and social exclusion — and to ensure those voices shape the systems that govern our region.
We are individuals. We are families. We are the judicially involved, the ALICE households, the disenfranchised, and the equity-deprived communities of Northwest Arkansas. And we are done being talked about without being heard.
“We seek to amplify the voices of those with lived experience in decision-making — and guarantee fair access to services for all.”
Our vision
A region where lived experience leads.
We envision a Northwest Arkansas where everyone — regardless of background — has the genuine chance to lead, thrive, and shape the communities they call home. That means dismantling barriers, fostering diverse voices in leadership, and driving social innovation from the ground up.
Our mission
Equip. Empower. Change.
LiVed X is dedicated to equipping people with lived experience with the skills, resources, and opportunities to lead and effect positive change. We build inclusive communities through leadership development, equity advocacy, and collaboration — grounded always in shared purpose.