01 – ADULT & HIGHER EDUCATION
Austin Borjas Flor Mendoza University of Central Oklahoma The Chickasaw Nation Scholarship Student Services Bilingual Training Manager
Renna Bowers Kristina Mills Northern Oklahoma College University of Oklahoma Student Affairs & Resident Life Coordinator Associate Director of MBA Program
Morgan Brammer Trent Misak University of Oklahoma Northern Oklahoma College Director of Oklahoma Recruitment and Campus Coordinator of Resident Life & Student Activities Experience. Dalton Brasington Catherine Orozco Christmas University of Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma Coordinator of Student Engagement Director of UCO Veterans
Sheniqia Haynes Taylor Owen Oklahoma Regents of Higher Education The Chickasaw Nation Outreach Specialist Interactive Development Manager
Ryan Hilliard Nicholas Papac University of Oklahoma Health Sciences University of Oklahoma Compensation Analyst Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach
Andersen Hubbard Katie Qualls Fay Autry Technology Center University of Oklahoma Marketing Coordinator Health Sciences Promotion
Chelsey Kraft Winston Scambler University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Sr. Marketing & Communications Writer Founder of Signs and Symbols in Native American
Maria Lopez McKenzie Shinn Autry Technology Center Bob Mills Furniture Marketing Graphic Designer Marketing & Sales Training Coach / Human Relations
Shannen McCorskey Julie Swaringim- Griffin Carl Albert State College Oklahoma State University Director of Marketing & Community Relations Talent Recruiter Grant Manager
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01 – ADULT & HIGHER EDUCATION Continued
Shelby Unruh Roderick Wright Autry Technology Center Francis Tuttle Technology Center Public Relations Coordinator Career Specialist
Reinard Valentine Sarah Wyatt Langston University Tulsa Community College Enrollment Recruiter Project Coordinator President’s Office
02 – ANIMAL CARE
Kent Clark Jaclynn Gray Woodland West Pet & Veterinary Medical Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association Association Communications Coordinator Co-owner and Marketing Director
03 – THE ARTS
Jack Dean Zonly Looman 108 Contemporary Tulsa Studio Z Edmond Communications Director Artist Owner
Kaci Ferguson Kamron McClure LEAD The Vanguart Executive Director Artist Actor
Matthew Herdman Larry Morgan Civic Center Music Hall The Chickasaw Nation Patron Services Art Academy Program Manager
Lauren Elaine Hunt Brent Pederson Dance Studio 150 Edmond Edmond Fine Art Institute Founder / Owner Performing Arts Director
Kristen Lathe Katie Romines National Cowboy Museum The Chickasaw Nation Accounting Manager Dance Studio Director
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03 – THE ARTS Continued
Morgan Snyder Clarissa Watkins New Hue, LLC OKC Restore OKC Owner School Support Director
Justice von Maur Lyric Theatre of OKC Resident Stage Manager
04 – EDUCATION K-12
Sabina Barta Joshua Edenborough Perkins-Tyron Schools Seminole Public Schools History Teacher Special Education
Meredith Brown Am’re Ford Choctaw Elementary Edmond Public Schools First Grade Teacher Orchestra Director
Kaitlyn Buchanan Josie Ham Francis Tuttle Technology Center Piedmont Public Schools Career Specialist Assistant Principal
Allisyn Burleigh Kaitlin Hensley KIPP OKC Mustang Public Schools 6th grade science Assistant Principal
Benjamin Campbell Bryce Maddux Edmond North HS Mid-Del Public Schools Event Broadcasting Head Football Coach
Hailey Couch Cody McPherson Madison Elementary Norman Public Schools Geary Public Schools Kindergarten Teacher Team Leader Technology Engineering Instructor
Ashlynn Dickinson Alex Prokopis Casady School Enid Public Schools Music Education/Fine Arts Orchestra Director
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04 – EDUCATION K-12 Continued
Karla Shirazi Karla Zuniga Casady School Casady School Foreign Language Spanish Teacher
Stephanie Watkins Broken Arrow Public Schools Media specialist
05 – ENERGY
Brent Bowles Jennifer Huffhines Mach Energy Services Gulfport Energy Project Manager Environmental Specialist Ben Christian Sheila Kraft Continental Resources Williams Companies Senior Engineer Corporate Strategic Development
Corey Cofer Derek Lee Lyness Construction, LP Continental Resources Business and Operations Marketing Administration Manager
Aaron Cromer Morgan Pilkington Martindale Consultants Oklahoma Natural Gas Consultant Engineering Manager
Courtney Dickens Matthew Roche Gulfport Energy Continental Resources Investor Relations HSE Specialist
Hilary Ganong Sam Sadler SEF Energy Casillas Petroleum Corporation HR Generalist Landman
Lucy Guttenberger Kaleb Sharp Continental Resources Continental Resources Investor Relations Analyst OSO Supervisor
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05 – ENERGY Continued
Eli Shepherd Daniel White Continental Resources Bigger Better Movers Lead Environmental Specialist Owner
Faith Suddath Tyler Whiteside Love’s Travel Stops PwC, LLC Business Development Specialist Assurance Manager
06 – FINANCE
Adam Abel Rachel Hamidi ARVEST Bank Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc Mortgage Loan Originator Client Specialist
Connor Brookins Daniel Haynes Institutional Shareholder Skyward Financial Solutions Services Operations Owner
Kevin Byler Meghan Hise We Go Look The Farmers Bank Accounting Manager Assistant Vice President
Kacie Cardenas Nicole Hopkins Bank of Oklahoma Polston Tax Treasury Analyst Business Development
Zachary Chase Alison Hummel ARVEST Bank Bank 2 Personal Banker Credit Analyst
Bailey Dobbs Macy Johnson INSURICA BOK Financial Career Account Manager Development Programs Manager
Joshua Duncan Jennifer Johnston American Nation Bank CE Investment Management Assistant Vice President Fixed Income Credit Analyst
Crystal Groom Michael Massad Heartland Payment Systems Price Edwards & Company Corporate Recruiter Investment Sales
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06 – FINANCE Continued
Jared McElhany Kim Renfrow Bob Moore Auto Group Love’s Travel Stops Finance Manager Account Executive Team Lead
Drew McKinney Sarah Roberts New York Life Tinker Federal Credit Union Agent Business Development & Marketing
Emilee Minnich Jacob Steck Hobby Lobby The First State Bank of Pond Creek E-commerce Accounting Manager Assistant Vice President Lending
Monica Paris Heather Whiteside Valliance Bank BancFirst Treasury Services Assistant Vice President Energy Lending
Erin Pegorsch RCB Bank Vice President Marketing Director
07 – HEALTHCARE
Miguel Aponte John Conaway Retina Vitreous Center Cornerstone Chiropractic Doctor’s Assistant Owner Chiropractor
Jacob Barton Jessica Deaton Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Physical Therapist Clinical Nurse
Nathan Clark Darylin Doublehead Verathon Medical Cherokee Nation Territory Manager Family Nurse Practitioner
Samantha Collins Jessica Garcia University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma State University GP Dental Residency at Children’s Hospital Health Educator
Rhonda Cochran Stephanie Harris Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Executive Assistant Breast Care Manager
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07 – HEALTHCARE Continued
Raven Haynes Gaby Ortega Lagorin Accucare TX and Consano Therapy Services Take Control Initiative Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Services Director
Kelsi Hildreth Jessica Pagan The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine ARL Bio Pharma Child Life Specialist Microbiologist II
Ashley Hobson Susan Phares Today’s Therapy Solutions The Children’s Hospital Occupational Therapist Registered Nurse Manager
Magen Lawrence Vincent Venincasa Cherokee Nation Public Health Dean McGee Eye Institute Public Health Educator Chief Resident Ophthalmologist
Megan Leach Matthew Williams Chickasaw Nation Medical Center CLASS Oklahoma OB Nurse Educator Owner Manager
Ashley Lincoln Kelsey Wilson Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Manager Administration Operations Pediatric Dietitian
Brittany McShane Tracy Wright Norman Regional Health System Cherokee Nation Health Emergency Medicine Resident Physician Recruitment Coordinator
08 – HOSPITALITY
Joseph Conerly Kelsey Huber Orange Leaf Holdings, LLC Skirvin Hilton Hotel Supply Chain Director Express Meeting Manager
Erick Holzhausen Shelby Kirkes Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Oklahoma City Dodgers Director of Operations Support Manager of Special Events
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08 – HOSPITALITY Continued
Logan McElvany Nathan Packer Sonic Drive-In Topgolf Brand Manager Marketing Manager
Branden Morrow Katie Ringwall The Chickasaw Nation The Skirvin Hilton Hotel Digital Content Strategist Event Manager
09 – THE LAW
Stephanie Alleman Alie Keogh Donna J Jackson & Associates, PLLC Parrish DeVaughn Associate Attorney Litigation Lead Team
Theresa Bullard Knapp Rachel Klubeck Bullard & Associates Mulinix Georke & Meyer PLLC Associate Attorney Attorney
Joshua Conaway Landon Long Calvert Law Firm Evans & Davis, PLLC Associate Attorney Attorney
Sarah Dill Ashley Nix Tiger Law PLLC Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office Attorney Assistant District Attorney Special Victims Unit
Garrett Eller Lilia Shahbandeh Eller Legal Planning, LLC The Chickasaw Nation Legal Attorney Owner Department Intern
Andrew Gin Austin Walters Wiggins, Sewell & Ogletree Denton Law Firm Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney
Andrew Henry Calvin Warner Crowe & Dunlevy Western District of Oklahoma Attorney Litigation Judicial Intern
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09 – THE LAW Continued
Jessie Washam Jace White University of Oklahoma College of Law GableGotwals Student Attorney Stan West Bryson Williams US District Court for the Western District of Munson & McMillan PC Oklahoma Shareholder and Attorney Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Robin J. Cauthron
10 – MANUFACTURING
Tyler Allen Ashley Martin Boxwood Cabinetry Flintco Vice President of Sales Project Engineer
Ty Diedrick Jordan Phillips Electro Enterprises, Inc. Flintco Director of Business Development Health Safety Environment Manager
Payton Fesperman Marianne Rada TWG a Dover Company Valliant Artificial Lift Financial Planning & Analysis Solutions Marketing Coordinator
Ali Givens Gianny Romero US Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Flintco Agency Assistant Project Manager Administrative Specialist Chaylum Hogue Nathan Roper The Chickasaw Nation Valliant Artificial Lift Water Resource Planner Solutions Marketing
Bryan Leftwich Ethan Schuth Flex-Ability Concepts Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Water Market Researcher Resource Manager
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10 – MANUFACTURING Continued
Hannah Snyder Delayne Wyatt R.L. Hudson & Company Phantom Screens of Oklahoma Quality Assurance Manager Co-Owner
Liza Vander Laan Oklahoma State University Graduate Research Plant and soil Sciences
11 – MEDIA
Stacey Bailey Zena Cherian Elite Equine Marketing Liquidfish CEO Owner Director of Marketing
Julia Benbrook Clay Shewey Oklahoma State University OSU Oklahoma City Thunder TV Reporter Brand Management Account Executive Premium Sales
Max Bevan Patrick Cravatt NextThought The Chickasaw Nation Head of Sales Marketing Coordinator
Alexandra Bohannon Taryn Dunsmore Ackerman & McQueen Creative Services Bob Moore Copywriter Organizational Development Specialist
Abby Broyles Katy Fabrie KFOR News 4 Gooden Group Anchor Reporter Public Relations Client Management
Elysabeth Caisano Josh Faytinger Paycom Marketing VI Marketing and Branding Senior Motion Graphic Designer Associate Digital Strategist
Jacklyn Chappell Garett Fisbeck KFOR News 4 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Anchor Reporter Photographer
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11 – MEDIA Continued
Victoria Fouke Mandy Jackson Scissortail Media American Fidelity Senior Video Producer Digital Marketing Specialist
Rachael Frazer Christin King Brothers & Company Six Flags Frontier City Data Analyst Marketing
Ann E. Freeman Haley Lum VI Marketing & Branding Express Employment Professionals Marketing Strategist Graphic Designer
Alayna Gipson Markie Martin The Chickasaw Nation KOCO 5 News Administrative Assistant Morning Anchor
Tiffany Haendel Aaron Miller University of Oklahoma VI Marketing and Branding Associate Director of Communications Marketing Strategist
Vanessa Hajjari Jessica Murray Freestyle Creative Spark Creative Digital Account Services Director of Digital Marketing
Meaghan Hatch Ashley Neese Jones PR Candor Public Relations Account Executive
Shelby Hays Michael Newsome KOCO Weather First Bank of Owasso Meteorologist Digital Marketing Manager
Jorie Helms Loree O’Sullivan Oklahoma Home Builders Association Waterfield Energy Software Director of Communication Marketing Manager
Heather Hutton Rachel Payne Spark Creative Brothers & Company Project Manager Account Executive
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11 – MEDIA Continued
Cleo Rajon Clay Tucker City of Oklahoma City Boiling Point Media Internal Communication Coordinator Director of Digital Strategy
Sophie Schwechheimer Sammie Valentino Oklahoma City Community Foundation AT&T Global Communications Coordinator Project Manager Specialist
Katrina Schroeder Ariel West Spark Creative GetRECt Director of Operations GRLCS Director
Dallas Slough Paige Willett Partnership Web Apps Citizen Potawatomi Nation CEO Owner Communications Coordinator
Colleen Smith Jennifer Williams Griffin Communication Multi Media Evolve Research, LLC Sales Coordinator Project Manager
Carolyn Taylor Mary Belle Zook Jones PR Citizen Potawatomi Nation Account Coordinator Communications Coordinator
12 – NON PROFIT
Kanchan Amatya Emma Butler Global Board Member UNICEF Unlimited The Hair Initiative Executive Director Founder and Executive Director
Stephanie Biscone Mary Cornelsen Children’s Hospital Foundation YWCA Oklahoma City Dance Marathon Coordinator Director of Outreach
Michelle Blasquez Raven Crisp Dress for Success OKC Selfless Hands Foundation Assistant Executive Director President CEO
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12 – NON PROFIT Continued
Jessika Davis-Bergeron Darius Jones Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Class Matters, Inc. Recycle Facilitator Community Outreach
Holly Foreman Katelyn Kelly Tulsa Regional Chamber Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma Director of Business Attraction Marketing Specialist
Rachael Gentges Erin Laumer Discovery Lab Tulsa YMCA of Greater OKC Program Sales Coordinator Director of Financial Development
Claire Grace Courtney Lindsay Show Compassion Foundation Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Founder HR Recruiter
Katie Groke Briana Manning Pathways Adult Learning Center Integris Communications Manager Licensed Social Worker
Emily Gross Alaina Martin Water 4 Baptist Village Communities Development Services Coordinator Administration Director
Bray Haven Jennifer Mayo Oklahoma Youth Expo United Way Director of Operations Director and Account Executive
Luis Hidalgo Aschley Melson Scissortail Community Development Catholic Charities Director of Outreach Life Skills Specialist
Kayla Hignite Jordan Michela Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Oklahoma Miss Amazing Licensed Therapist State Director
Caylie Holman Kyla Molina Oklahoma Farm Bureau Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Field Services Licensed Therapist
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12 – NON PROFIT Continued
Leslie Neal John Rosman Modus Oklahoma Youth Expo Executive Director Vice President of Communications
Jade Owen Sara Ross ONIE Project George Kaiser Family Foundation Community Outreach Administrative Coordinator
Andrea Ownbey Brittany Stokes Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Project Orphans Tulsa Finance and Administration Founder
Sarah Richert Tyler Tokarczyk Positive Tomorrows Inasmuch Foundation Development Officer Program Officer
Alex Risenhoover Taylor York Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Edmond YMCA Communication Manager Sports Director
13 - POLICY and PUBLIC SERVICE
JD Baker Chris Cremin City of Oklahoma City Skyfire Media Special Assistant to the Mayor Junior Partner
Antonia Belindo Shante Crenshaw Cherokee Nation Department of Rehabilitation Chief Welfare Assistant Disability adjudication Specialist
Katelyn Burns Evan Fay Oklahoma Health Care Authority Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Senior Public Information Officer Economic Development
Mark Colbert Ashlee Fox Ant2oon Tulsa Establishment Cherokee Nation Co-Founder Special Projects Officer
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13 - POLICY and PUBLIC SERVICE Continued
JoBeth Hamon Reagan Perry City of Oklahoma City Greater Oklahoma City Chamber City Councilmember Membership Engagement Coordinator
Kyle Hilbert Carly Putnam Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma Policy Institute State Representative Policy Director
Justis Huddleston Zubayr Rahman Huddleston Investments Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Vice President & Communication Specialist Research Coordinator
Shar’dae Ihekona Amanda Sandoval Choices Counseling Center City of Bethany Licensed Professional Counselor City Councilor
Sierra Janway Gage Sawney Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Cherokee Nation Indian Child Welfare Social Worker Information Technology
Shaina Kindle Daniel Seitz Cherokee Nation Jones PR Public Health Educator Account Executive of Public Affairs
Lauran Larson Hudson Talley Oklahoma City-County Health Department Ascend Action Business Coordinator Executive Co-Owner Partner
Sara Low Mauree Turner Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust America Civic Liberties Union Program Officer Regional Field Representative
Robyn Matthews Newakis Weber Oklahoma Farm Bureau Chickasaw Nation Assistant Director of Public Policy Water Resource Planner
Daniel Pae Oklahoma House of Representatives State Representative
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14 - RETAIL and E-COMMERCE
Jake Bradshaw Stephen Higginbotham McGraw Realtors Hobby Lobby Stores Sales Consultant Accounting
Christine Casiano Parker Johnson AT&T Bob Moore Auto Group Client Solutions Executive Financial Planner and Analyst
Madeline Cole Brittney Matlock Maye & Company PLENTY Mercantile CEO Owner Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Dallas Ensley Nichole Minst Sonic Drive In Enterprise Rent A Car Human Resources Systems Manager Branch Manager
Anna Frost Nicholas Nguyen Library OKC A Modern Clothing Company Sonic Drive In Co-Owner and Operator ITSM Problem Manager
Jerry Gramajo Cifuentes Ali Sylvester Apple Incorporated Legal Shield Technical Specialist Product Owner
15 - SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
Damarcus Alexander Brandon Cook Boeing Transaction Data Systems Global Trade Controls Sales and Marketing Analyst
Troy Bowser Jacqueline Corley CEC Oklahoma Baptist University Structural Engineer Assistance Professor of Computer Science
Zach Brinlee Gabriela Eichenlaub GARVER StitchCrew Project Manager Community Manager
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15 - SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Continued
Matthew Finneran Amanda Robinson The University of Oklahoma Cory’s Audio Visual Ph.D. Student Live Events Account Manager
Aaron Jech Christian Scorsone Manhattan Construction TCS Construction, LLC Estimator Managing Member
Justin Laub Sara Shidell Sonic Drive In Paycom Retail Technology QA Department New Client Team Leader
Shelby Lippert Mitchell Sims Lippert Bros, Inc Pig Tracks Superintendent CEO Owner
Melanie Mahaffey Jacob Stover Paycom Payroll, LLC Paycom Product Manager Tax Team Leader
Andrew Noland Shelby Syed Alias Forensics, Inc PatientLink Enterprises Sales & Marketing Marketing Coordinator
Colin O’Leary Candace Vela Poe & Associates Paycom Project Manager Software Best Practice Supervisor
Miranda Ramey Nick Welch The Edge in Bizzell Memorial Library Wallace Engineering Marketspace Technician Civil Engineer
Stephanie Robberson Stinnett & Associates IT Senior Associate
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15 - SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Continued
Taylor West Chris Wyatt Manhattan Construction Company Waterfield Technologies Senior Project Engineer Delivery Operations
Caitlin Whitley Haynes Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects Architect
16 - STAFFING
Hannah Hightower Darian McPherson Addison Group Heartland Payment Systems Finance and Accounting Consultant Corporate Recruiter
Shawn Hohendorf Jennifer Smith Inceed W.H. Braum, Inc Account Manager Human Resource Coordinator
Nikul Kumar Briana Strahorn Robert Hall Technology Key Personnel Tulsa Assistant Vice President-Sr Account Executive Senior Recruiter
Kellen Mack Amber Vanderburg Palomar Saint Francis Health System Kids Hope Coordinator Human Resources
17 - OTHER
Brandon Baumgarter Sarah Clavin Zig Ziglar Corporation Miller Swim School Certified Youth Trainer Director of Marketing and Communications
Taylor Brown Brianna Cox Express Employment Professionals One Healthy Bod Fitness Corporate Event Coordinator Personal Trainer
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17 – OTHER Continued
Lexi Faught Shynette Porter Fought Hair and Make Up Breaking BarrierZ Beauty and Personal Care Lead Stylist Founder
Megan Hulshizer Raksha Rao Hall Capital, LLC KNS Engineering Real Estate Project Manager Director Advisor to CEO
Yvann Karamoko Kaitlin Scorsone Victory Church Landmark Fine Homes Team Pastor & Karamoko & Company CEO Director of Special Projects/Design Specialist
Kendall Lance Chris Snuffer The Chickasaw Nation The Salvation Army Commerce Corporate Development Grants Administrator
Sara Miller Danielle Throckmorton The Chickasaw Nation Throckmorton Events & Throck Shop Interior Security Services Founder
Kristopher Mitchell Catherine Wade HGL Construction Premier Insurance Project Engineer / Project Manager / Asst AD Agent
Dyln Phillips Casey Washeck DYLN, LLC ADG, P.C. Business Services and Consulting Registered Interior Designer
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