ABOUT US
We believe when every young person has access to a positive mentor, it transforms their lives for the better, empowering them with a stronger sense of belonging and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
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To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
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For all youth achieve their full potential.
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Transparency: We foster open communication and honesty in all our interactions
Results: We are committed to measurable outcomes, empowering Littles to reach their full potential
Accountability: We take responsibility for our commitments, actions, and impact
Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring trust and accountability in every interaction
Grit: We persevere through challenges, never wavering in our mission to defend the potential of every child
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in our programming, and organizational impact
Respect: We honor the voices, experience, and identities of every Big, Little, family, and community partner we serve
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Reach: expanding the reach of our agency by increasing the number of young people served through high-quality, one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Relevance: We are positioning our agency as the go-to nonprofit for youth mentoring by amplifying brand awareness and credibility.
Revenue: Building financial sustainability and drive through growth through diverse funding sources and strategic donor engagement.
Resources: We are cultivating a high-performing organization by investing in talent, culture, volunteers, and operational excellence.
State Leadership Team
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MELISSA RAMIREZ
Chief Executive Officer
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HEATHER BECK
Director of Operations
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CAT MILLER
Director of Marketing & Communications
OUR GOVERNING BOARD
Ana Gomez | American Fidelity, Board Chair
Laura Aufleger | OnCue Express
Sean Bauer | American Fidelity
Thom Bowen | Guide Wealth Partners
Gary Broom | Premier Consulting Partners
Jeanette Capshaw | Moore Norman Technology Center (retired)
C. Lauren Clark | Chickasaw Nation Dept. of Commerce
George Halkiades | Siemens Corp. (retired)
Molly Jarvis | Cherokee Nation Businesses
Joe Lorenz | Williams
Byrona Maule | Phillips Murrah P.C.
Suzie Symcox | First Fidelity Bank

Local Leadership
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TODD EDWARDS
Bartlesville Area Director
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MICHAEL STUEMKY
Norman Area Director
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BAILEY MCMAHAN
OKC Area Director
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STEPHANIE FRY
Stillwater Area Director
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ABI SUTHERLAND
Tulsa Area Director
NATIONAL AWARDS
2023 Large Agency of the Year
2023 Growth Award
2023 Gold Biggie Award
Corporate Sponsorship Campaigns
2023 Bronze Biggie Award
Recruitment Campaigns
2022 Bronze Biggie Award
Fundraising Campaigns
2022 Bronze Biggie Award
Recruitment Campaigns