Board of Trustees
Walnut Farm Montessori School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), non-stock education corporation governed by a Board of Trustees.
The WFMS Board meets regularly and is guided by a set of bylaws that contains provisions dictated by law as well as the Board’s own procedures. The Board elects a President, a Vice President, and a Secretary, and may elect other officers if it deems it appropriate to do so. All Trustees volunteer their time. Developing and overseeing the fulfillment of the school’s strategic plan, the board ensures that the school will continue to achieve its mission and continue to thrive in the areas of financial stewardship and momentum.
The Head of School is the chief executive officer of the School. The Head is charged with implementing the School’s long-range plan and overseeing the effective administration of all aspects of the School’s operation.
The Board President may be reached at president[at]board.walnutfarm.org.
2026-2027 Board of Trustees
Officers
Lina Scroggins, President
Justin Meeks, Vice President
Nikki Tallman, Secretary
Trustees
Sean D’Hoostelaere
Callie Guenther
Hunter Haynes
Heather Incao
Serafina Lalany
Emily Long
Carolyn Robbins
Clint Schaff
Suzanna Styles
Lina Scroggins
President
During her 17-year tenure at Google, Lina Scroggins led initiatives to improve health outcomes using Google’s core products, guided the digital transformation journey of the largest healthcare system in the United States, transformed a learning and development program for early career IT professionals, and founded and scaled the Chrome OS hardware operations team, which to this day underpins the development and testing of Google’s top-selling computer operating system. Today, she serves on Fierce Foundry’s Board of Advisors and FamTech.org‘s Board of Directors. Graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in Psychology from the Mind, Brain and Behavior Honors Program and a secondary field of Spanish Language and Literature, she earned Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and in Experimental Psychology from Cambridge University, which she attended as a Gates Scholar. She lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband and 3 daughters.
Justin Meeks
Vice-President
Justin Meeks is an attorney and governance expert with 10+ years of experience at Fortune 1, government, and nonprofit organizations. He is currently a senior leader in Walmart’s Global Ethics and Compliance organization, governing the ethical and responsible use of technology and data by 2 million+ associates and third parties. Justin began his career as an elected legislator on the Saline County Quorum Court, shaping public policy through local ordinances. He later joined the state’s executive branch as an attorney for the Arkansas Department of Human Services, protecting thousands of children and impaired adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Justin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. He now lives in Bentonville with his daughter, who is a student at Walnut Farm..
Nikki Tallman
Secretary
Nikki Tallman brings both a professional and community-focused perspective to her role on the WFMS Board. She has built her career in strategic consulting and analytics at Mastercard, where over the past seven years she has supported the Data & Services organization, partnering with Fortune 500 companies on business experimentation and data-driven decision-making. Alongside her client work, she has also pursued her passion for community service by helping lead community engagement and volunteer initiatives within her local office. Nikki graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, with a focus in Statistics, an experience that shaped her analytical thinking and passion for problem-solving. She and her husband have proudly settled in Northwest Arkansas and have invested deeply in the community through active volunteering and service. Nikki is especially passionate about building connections within the community and supporting initiatives that create lasting local impact. This commitment to giving back ultimately inspired her to join the WFMS Board, where she is excited to support the school’s mission and continued growth.