Cadesha Benson-Whitaker grew up in Texarkana, TX.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR.  She has spent much of her career working with nonprofits and in early childhood education, and she finds joy in being able to give back to the community through her work.  She enjoys doing yoga, spending time with her family, and traveling.  She is married to Joe and they share two sons, Tre’ and Carter.