All Staff
Kelley Barnes
Vice President, Community Engagement
As part of the leadership team for the organization, I work to help guide the strategy of the organization by understanding our communities.
Lauren Barnes
Senior Communications Associate
I work with the rest of the communications team to produce publications, newsletters, the podcast, website, basically anything written.
Andrea Barry, CPA
Accountant
I review and document gifts when they are received and perform investment reconciliations as well as 1099 reporting.
Madeline Bennett
Development Associate
As a Development Associate, I primarily assist Jennifer Meckling in managing the Nonprofit Endowment Program.
Kaleb Brown
Communications Specialist
I work with all things digital at OCCF — i.e. social media, newsletters, our podcast and more.
Joe Carter, CAP®
Vice President, Development
I have more than 30 years of experience in higher education and non-profit fundraising for organizations in the areas of major gifts and planned giving.
Kayla Cervi
Donor Services Accountant
I process grant requests from our donors, facilitate donor advised fund grants and help our team with donor stewardship.
Julie Dais, CAP®
Director, Advisor Partnerships & Planned Giving
I work to foster and grow relationships with professional advisors through education on the many benefits of charitable gift planning.
John Derby
IT Helpdesk Technician
I work to maintain the OCCF network, computers, etc. for the organization and assist employee’s technical issues as they arise.
Liz Eickman
Director, Kirkpatrick Family Fund
I direct a multi-state grant and initiatives program to achieve the mission of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund.
Rick Fernandez
Coordinator for Counselor and Development Outreach
I conduct counselor training and work on scholarship outreach and development.
Emily Fields
Archivist
I care for the records of enduring historical value relating to OCCF, our donors and the impact this foundation has on OKC.
Rhonda Godwin, CTFA
Chief Operating Officer
I’m responsible for optimizing Foundation resources to operate efficiently and driving the learning culture of the company.
Lanc Gross
Parks & Wellness Programs Manager
I administer and manage the Parks & Public Space grant programs.
Gregg Koehn, CPA
Controller
I am responsible for the success of the finance department and its essential functions for both internal departments and external organizations.
Shree Ledford
Gifts and Programs Activity Manager
I provide administrative support to the Community Programs department.
Cathy Lippard, CPA
Vice President, Fund Management
I am responsible for all aspects of fund management for our 3000+ funds. This includes periodic reviews and reporting to the CEO and trustees.
Jared Mabrey
Graphic Designer, Communications
I design print and digital publications ranging from Annual Reports to mailers, websites, digital marketing and our electronic billboard.
Dan Martel
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
I help educate the public about the role the OCCF plays to impact so many lives in central OKC and beyond.
Sherri Maxwell
Office Manager
I oversee the functional and operational office services and facilities, including meeting rooms and any related daily tasks and functions.
Jennifer Meckling, CFRM
Program Director
I support the 390+ organizations with permanently endowed funds at OCCF, helping them honor the original funding intent and grow sustainable community support.
Wanda Minter
Scholarship Programs Manager
I work with many of the scholarship funds and assist recipients with claiming their scholarship awards.
Laura Moon, CAP®
Director of Donor Grants Management
I work with donors in the community to contribute their assets and I connect nonprofits to donors that are interested in their scope of work.
Kira Moses
Database and Gifts Coordinator
I help process donor gifts and contributions and create gift acknowledgments to accompany gift receipts.
Kimberly Moyer
Communications & Publications Manager
I work with the Communication Team to develop compelling, interesting content for our publications and digital assets.
Emma Newberry-Davis
Programs Manager, Kirkpatrick Family Fund
I am responsible for the management of KFF program initiatives based in Oklahoma, including the Mollie Spencer Farm in Yukon, Oklahoma.
June Owens, CPA
Director, Finance
I lead the organization’s Finance Team and ensure that it functions effectively while providing support to the Controller.
Tiffany Peterson
Director, Fund Accounting
I manage coding and maintenance of funds, conduct software update reviews and implementation, and create training procedures, financials and reports.
Sandy Powell
Human Resources Director
I work to drive HR initiatives that align with OCCF’s objectives, ensures the organization attracts, develops and retains top talent while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Karen Rains
Accountant
I perform finance-related tasks associated with preparing financial records.
Lauren Schlepp
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Archivist
I archive documents related to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund entities, programs and grantees as well as organize posts for social media.
William Schmid
Building Maintenance Manager
I conduct building maintenance and support the Operations staff with event preparation and facilities management.
Jess Schwager
Director of Scholarship Programs
We manage scholarship processes from start to finish – I work with donors to start funds & help students through the application process.
Joel Schwartz
Information Technology Director
I manage all technical responsibilities and functions within the foundation.
Nancy Stearns
Office Manager, Kirkpatrick Family Fund
I am responsible for overseeing the general administrative duties and making sure the office operates efficiently and smoothly.
Jennifer Stewart, CAP®
Director of Donor Services
Our team works with donors and we oversee the money coming in (donations) and money going out (grants).
Helen Stone, CPA
Vice President, Administration
I lead the financial, administrative and technology teams of the organization and provide support in strategic planning and stewardship.
Tracey Strader
Community Programs Manager
We assist nonprofits through the grantmaking processes, and help them leverage other community resources to expand their community impact.
Sereida Thompson
Human Resources & Payroll Specialist
I manage employee benefits and policies, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and I support the development of Human Resources strategies, plans, policies and programs.
Jennifer Thurman
Senior Programs Officer, Kirkpatrick Family Fund
I oversee the grants program for the Kirkpatrick Family Fund as well as the development and implementation of key initiatives.
Keaton Van Sickle
Grants and Programs Coordinator
I work hand in hand with our program officers to administer our Community grant programs. I work to provide expertise when navigating through our grant programs, whether that be in technical assistance, question help or post-award assistance.
Brynn Walker
Accounting Associate
My primary function is to ensure that all payments for the Foundation are printed and dispersed in timely manner.
Michelle Wallace
Scholarship Programs Specialist
Our department processes more than $4 million in scholarships annually. We work really hard to reach as many potential students as possible to maximize the scholarships they are awarded.
Julia Witcher
Grants and Information Specialist, Kirkpatrick Family Fund
I manage the grant portal, review applications, prepare meeting materials, process payments, compile reports, and assist grantees as needed.
Leslie Woodward
Community Programs Manager, Programs Department
I oversee the Carolyn Watson, Kirschner and Milburn Affiliated Funds as well as OCCF’s Culture & Community iFund program.
Joni Younts
Receptionist
I greet and assist visitors in a polite and courteous manner, monitor phone systems and assist staff members with meetings and events.
Patricia Zeiler, CPA, Certified Internal Auditor
Accountant, Audit & Reporting
I work in the Finance Department, providing assistance with financials, yearly audits and other processes to help our donors with their endowments.
All Trustees
Talita DeNegri
Executive Assistant to the President, Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
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