Who We Are

YWCA Tulsa is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Our Core Values

We envision an inclusive Tulsa community that honors, welcomes and invests
equitably in its people.

Our core values are the heart of our culture.

Community

We center people in our program design; we engage the Community in our decisions, and we partner with others to achieve the greatest impact. We believe in:

• Collaboration and shared leadership,
• Partnering with others to increase impact,
• And Finding answers within the community.

Equity & Inclusion

We build diverse, welcoming, and inclusive spaces within our walls and in the world. We welcome:

• Your full self,
• Your creativity and ideas,
• Your experiences,
• And Your perspective.

Advocacy

We are committed to creating space for voices to be heard. We will:

• Amplify the voices of [women/BIPOC,
under-represented communities],
• Ensure spaces where we can have a voice,
• Model representation & diverse leadership.

Empowerment

We empower each other [and the community/those we serve] to have a voice and create change. We:

• Develop leaders,
• Blaze new territory,
• Have the courage to act on our principles.

We are strong alone and fearless together.

Respect

We care about each other and treat each other with dignity and value. We believe that authentic, respectful relationships lead to learning and growth. We:

• Encourage,
• Challenge,
• And Support Each Other.

Excellence

We set and achieve ambitious goals. We are:

• Transparent,
• Accountable
• Data-driven/Centered
• Strategic, and
• Innovative.

As we seek ways to constantly learn and improve.

Since its founding in 1914, YWCA Tulsa has continually adapted to the challenges of an evolving society and continued to serve the needs of women, their families and the community of Tulsa. In its earliest years, YWCA Tulsa offered inexpensive meals, lodging and occupational training to young women working to better their lives in a vibrant, growing city. In 1921, YWCA Tulsa opened a center in north Tulsa to provide housing, food and job training for young African American women left homeless by the Race Massacre. In the 1930s, we helped hundreds of women and their families survive the ravages of the Great Depression. In more recent years, the YWCA has guided women through times of crisis, helped newcomers to America find their way in a bewildering new culture, and provided a variety of opportunities to help the young, the old and the physically disadvantaged reach their full potential.

Today, the YWCA focuses on services for the immigrants and refugees in our community, as well as on providing services through our two community centers. This year, YWCA Tulsa will serve more than 13,000 Tulsans through services provided through our community centers.

YWCA Tulsa is a proud member association of YWCA USA.

Board of Directors

Officers

Amy McCarter, President
Community Relations Manager, Cherokee Nation Businesses

Michael Scoggins, President-Elect
Attorney, Shareholder, GableGotwals

Jessica Elsberry, Treasurer
CPA, Audit Director, Forvis

Isabel Perry, Secretary
Senior Audit Manager, Grant Thornton

Liz Brolick, Immediate Past President
General Manager, ProRecruiters

Members

Toneille Bent
EVP, Culture and Engagement, Family and Children’s Services

Kyra Carby
Community Genealogy Grant Coordinator, City of Tulsa

Savannah Chamberlin
Marketing & Development Manager,
Leadership Tulsa

Jennifer Harrington
Vice President of Operations, Resolute PR

Sheila Howell
People Systems Director, Bama Companies, Inc.

Dionne Lambert
Director of DEI Education & Training,
University of Tulsa

Jayleigh Frick
Assistant Project Manager, Nabholz Corporation

Kara Folkins
Marketing Consultant, Keller Williams Real Estate

Michelle Thomas
Community Relations Manager, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of IL, MT, NM, OK & TX

Members

Shannon O’Doherty
CEO, Oklahoma Market - Commerce Bank

Carolina Reens
Court and Medical Interpreter

Debbie Reynolds
VP, Commercial Lender, Prosperity Bank

Masood Kasim
Chair, Islamic Society of Tulsa Small Business Owners

Claudia Sanchez
VP, Fraud Protection & Detection Lead, Bank of Oklahoma

Lesli Shoals
HR Business Partner, AEP-PSO

Srinivasan Sunduramoorthy
Principal Engineer, S2 Engineering

Holly Ferguson
Senior Vice President, Trust Company Oklahoma

Katie Tillery-Merk
CEO & Co-Founder - Green Acorn LLC

Kristen Hopkins
Board Intern

Leadership

Julie Davis

Chief Executive Officer

Anjali Parekh

Zoe Cauley

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Senior Director Development & Marketing

Senior Finance Director

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Erika Vasas

Sterling Ramsey

Senior Director Strategy
& Grants Compliance

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Senior Operations Officer

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Before entering the nonprofit world, Julie received her Bachelors degree from Drury University and her Masters degree from the University of Tulsa. Her husband, Paul Davis, is the Executive Director of CityYear, and together they work to serve Tulsa and make a positive impact in the community. She is also a mother of two young girls, and she is passionate about making the world a place where girls will be empowered to live out their dreams. When she is not running her daughters around or working on strategic plans for the YWCA, you can find her reading a book or heading to spend time with her family in Missouri.

Molly Bryant

Carlie Sturgeon

Senior Director Immigrant
& Refugee Services

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Employment

YWCA Tulsa aims to create leaders, improve health and wellness, promote diversity and inclusion, and welcome everyone to Tulsa. We have a history, currently serving more than 13,000 people each year.

We are looking for team members who share our passion for helping people, enjoy the value of hard work, and bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the table. If you fit that description, please consider applying for one of the positions below.

We offer a competitive, generous benefits package to full-time employees.

Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every applicant. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Current Openings