Experience

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  Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Board Chair

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    Effective June 1, 2022, I transitioned from President and CEO to Chair of the Board for Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation. While I remain an active part of LTFF, my focus is on strategy and growth. In this transition, I am excited to see Brian Paschal step into the role of Chief Executive Officer, where he will tackle the execution and day to day operations of the foundation.

  • President and CEO

    • Aug 2009 - Jun 2022

  • CEO

    • Sep 2009 - Aug 2020

    I am responsible for overseeing operations of the Foundation, reading grant applications and recommending grants, setting the agenda and managing board meetings, directing followup with funded organizations and researching programs that have the potential to impact our core mission areas of education, entrepreneurship and civic engagement.

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  VEST

  • United States

  • Founding Member

    • Aug 2020 - Present
    • United States

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  University of Tulsa College of Law Advisory Committee

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Board Member

    • Jun 2011 - Present
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

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  36 DEGREES NORTH CO

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Founding Board Member

    • Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    36 Degrees North (36°N) is Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs. It's the best place to find a high-quality workspace, meaningful resources, and a diverse community of passionate individuals, so you can focus on creating a long-lasting, impactful business.With over 11,000 square feet of vibrant work, collaboration and event space in the heart of the Brady Arts District, we are the central gathering point for Tulsa’s entrepreneurial community, resources and programs. We exist to make it ridiculously easy for new and experienced entrepreneurs to find the right people, best practices, capital resources and workspace so they can move forward in their startup journeys.

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  Mother Road Market

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Founder

    • Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma

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  State of Entrepreneurship Report

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Co Author

    • Nov 2014 - Nov 2018
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma

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  Tulsa Technology Center

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Board Member

    • Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    I was elected to serve as a school board member for Tulsa Technology Center in 2013 and I serve a seven year term. My primary responsibilities include reviewing personnel and financial information for Tulsa Technology Center, addressing facility concerns as they arise, making Tulsa Technology Center a valuable educator that leads to career employment for our students and attending board meetings. I serve on the policy committee and the ad hoc strategic planning committee.

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  Tulsa Area United Way

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Member Board of Directors

    • Mar 2011 - Jun 2016
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    I serve on the Venture Grant committee and the Community Collaborations Board committee

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  Cultivate 918

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Founder

    • May 2013 - May 2015
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    The mission of Cultivate918 is to inspire and support the entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Tulsa. It brings together high-energy, fearless entrepreneurs who are willing to take the lead in overcoming the challenges that have hindered the growth of a strong and cohesive entrepreneurial community in Tulsa.www.cultivate918.orgJoin our monthly meeting on the second Wednesday 5-7 PM of each month for programming and the opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs and resources.

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  Global Gardens

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Chair of the Board of Directors

    • Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

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  Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office

  • Miami, FL

  • Summer Legal Intern

    • 2008 - 2008
    • Miami, FL

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  Federal Public Defenders

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Legal Intern

    • 2007 - 2007
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

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  Congressman Dan Boren

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Legislative Assistant

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    I handled education, health care, women's issues, and Tar Creek (the EPA superfund site) for Congressman Boren. I also ran the intern program.

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  Dan Boren for US Congress

  • Deputy Finance Director

    • May 2004 - Nov 2004

    I assisted the finance director in fundraising for the campaign.