EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair, Kelly Williams
Chair-Elect, Spencer Browne
Nominating Chair, Sonny Wilkinson
Immediate Past Chair, Sonny Wilkinson
Leadership OKC Vice President, Dan Straughan

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS
Leadership Skills
Jema Esparza Copeland
Gabe Stark
Youth in Action
Jessica Gilmore Austin Klososky
Youth Council of Oklahoma City
Rene Porter
Beto Balderama

Leadership Skills Shadows
Jennifer Pham
Richie Mills

Youth In Action Skills Shadows
Ashley Elkins
Peter Evans

Youth Leadership Exchange Board of Directors 2026-27

BOARD MEMBERS

Kendra Alexander

Arturo Alonso - Sandoval

Catherine Armitage

Drake Atterberry

Rachel Benbrook

Anden Bull

Joshua Busby

Rachel Dowell

Sheldon Edmond

Matt Fix

Mario Franklin

Katerina Gabrovska

Matt Garner

Matt Janey

Joy Joslin

Mary Ellen Knewtson

Kendall Morgan - Hammack

Rachel Newman

Gus Pekara

Jennifer Quan

Lauren Quick

Candice Rennels 

Tequia Sier

Anant Singhal

Reggie Smith

True Wallace

Britney Williams

Student Reps
Shoghi Adu, Deer Creek High School
Abby Chacko, Southwest Covenant High School
Myles Love, Midwest City High School