MEMBERSHIP
Programs open doors, membership keeps them open.
Our graduates are a diverse group of individuals, from many different backgrounds, age groups, and vocations. While no two graduates share a common background, they all share a common commitment and dedication to community improvement. Over 40 years of civic program graduates make up our alumni network. Membership is the most comprehensive way to support the work of Leadership Oklahoma City and continue the gathering and networking garnered from this experience. Our alumni board dedicates their time to ensure a variety of unique programs and events are offered each year to help build skills, network and impact our community. Graduation from a Leadership Oklahoma City program is truly not an ending, but a commencement of devotion and commitment to more effective community service.
Register for the January 22nd event
Immigration, Refugees & Our Community’s Future
Join us for a timely Zoom conversation exploring immigration, refugee resettlement, and what it means for the future of our community.
Moderated by Carla Hinton of The Oklahoman, this discussion will feature local leaders working directly with immigrant and refugee communities across Oklahoma. Panelists will share on-the-ground perspectives, address common misconceptions, and discuss how community members and organizations can play a meaningful role.
Featured speakers include:
· Kim Bandy, The Spero Project
· Ellen Kraft, Oklahoma City Public Schools
· Maria Rojas, Latino Community Development Agency
This program is designed to provide clarity, context, and insight into the opportunities and challenges facing immigrants and refugees in Oklahoma today.
We hope you’ll join us for this important and informative conversation on January 22, 2026. Oklahoma City needs strong leaders – we put them at your table!
When
January 22, 2026
Time
Program 12-1:00 p.m.
Where
Virtual event, hosted on Zoom.
Investment
$10 / person
*Option to register for all 2025-26 virtual presentations for $25 / person
Eric J. Johnson, LOKC Alumni Association President
Alumni Board
President, Eric J. Johnson
VP/President-Elect, Wendi Wilson
Secretary, Jill Farrand
Treasurer, Lee Ann DeArman
Immediate Past President, Joe Hight
Class I, Gary Bartley
Class II, Susie Reel
Class III, Joyce Henderson
Class IV, Jim Loftis
Class V, Alison Taylor Class VI, Carl Shortt
Class VII, Karen Browne
Class VIII, Bob Nelon
Class IX, Ellen Fleming
Class X, Jane Sutter
Class XI, Marion Paden
Class XII, Mary Walsh
Class XIII, Jenee Lister
Class XIV, Jean Hendrickson
Class XV, Teresa Kerby
Class XVI, Fred Schonwald
Class XVII, Bob Spinks
Class XVIII, Barbara Swinton
Class XIX, Mary Mélon-Tully
Class XX, Valerie Aubert
Class XXI, Matt Bown
Class XXII, Stacy Coleman
Class XXIII, Elizabeth Dalton
Class XXIV, Jennifer Thurman
Class XXV, John Slay
Class XXVI, John Robberson
Class XXVII, Deborah Senner
Class XXVIII, Karen Kurtz
Class XXIX, Dana Hope
Class 30, Priya Ramkumar
Class 31, Sandy Ellis
Class 32, Jason Constable
Class 33, Pody Hines
Class 34, David Bernstein
Class 35, Tammy Fate
Class 36, Margaret Creighton
Class 37, Jenny Herzberger
Class 38, Jim Trent
Class 39, Matt Burkholder
Class 40, Peggy Kates
Class 41, Sheena Hollander Class 42, Sara Lynn Sadorra / Mark Zitzow
Fast Track I-IV, John Michael Williams
LOYAL I, Celena McCord
LOYAL II, Rachel Klein LOYAL III, Jimmy Arter
LOYAL IV, Phillip Mazaheri
LOYAL V, Leigh Jacobs
LOYAL VI, Lindsay Thomas LOYAL VII, Natalie Carns LOYAL VIII, Derek Sparks
LOYAL IX, Emily Lang
LOYAL X, Jessica Summers
LOYAL XI, Leslie Crissup-Sunnarvik
LOYAL XII, Veleecia Hearne-McKeever
LOYAL XIII, Travis Weedn
LOYAL XIV, Rod Wright
LOYAL XV, LaVelle Compton
LOYAL XVI, Abbie Vaughan
LOYAL XVII, Perrin Duncan
LOYAL XVIII, Michelle Mestayer LOYAL XIX, Daniel Karami / Saasha Reese
“Leadership Oklahoma City provides programs that bring the talent of the community into focus through education and networking. The Leadership OKC Alumni Association insures these leaders, having completed their program, will continue learning about their community and expand their opportunity to maintain and build new relationships.”
Questions?
Sally Flenthrope
Membership Director
(405) 463-3331
membership@lokc.org
