July 17, 2023 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to announce the 14 young professionals selected to join its Leadership Council Group IX.
“The Regional Food Bank is incredibly proud to welcome this group of talented professionals,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “We are excited to utilize their diverse set of skills as we work to fight hunger in central and western Oklahoma.”
Members of Leadership Council Group IX will spend the next year learning more about the Regional Food Bank’s programs and its vision of an Oklahoma where no one goes hungry. Leadership Council members will work together to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Oklahoma while also participating in fundraisers, social gatherings, special volunteer opportunities and networking events.
Ally Randels, of Purposeful Play Family Enrichment Center and Taylor Gorjiyan, of Income Laboratory, Inc. will serve as chairs of Leadership Council Group IX. Both are members of Leadership Council Group VIII. The Leadership Council Group IX members are:
- Isaac Alvarado, Tinker Air Force Base
- Rachel Buford, Lumeris
- Sara Clifford, Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
- Raven Crisp Smith, Selfless Hands Foundation
- Leanna Espinoza, First Fidelity Bank
- Yesica Gonzalez, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
- Dawson Hendricks, Sovereign Bank
- Erin Hennessy, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma
- Peyton King, OU Health
- Kristella Lepak, Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Emma McKinney, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofit
- Jalon Moore-Smith, Oklahoma Human Services
- Shea Penning, MTM Recognition
- Bradley Ward, Tinker Air Force Base
After a provisional year, Leadership Council Group IX members will be eligible for full Leadership Council membership. Learn more about the Regional Food Bank’s Leadership Council by visiting rfbo.org/leadership-council.