Aug. 5, 2021 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has announced the members of its Leadership Council Group VII. The group of 33 young professionals will volunteer their time and creativity to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Oklahoma.

“The young professionals in Leadership Council Group VII join at a crucial time in the fight against hunger in Oklahoma,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “We can’t wait for each member to put their diverse set of skills to work towards our vision of an Oklahoma where no one goes hungry.”

Throughout the next year, the members of Leadership Council Group VII will learn more about the Regional Food Bank’s programs and service areas. Members will also receive special access to volunteer opportunities and networking and social events.

The Leadership Council Group VII members are:

  • Emily Avants-Bardach, The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Emily Banfield, Center for Children and Families
  • Aileen Barton, Metropolitan Library System
  • Michelle Blasquez, Downtown OKC Partnership
  • Cody Boyd, Oklahoma Department of Transportation
  • Ellie Carlin, American Fidelity
  • Artemio Castillon Jr., University of Oklahoma
  • Susana DeLoera, The Urban Mission
  • Anthony DeSha, Oklahoma Public Employees Association
  • Drew Dressler, Devon Energy
  • Kyle Foster, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
  • Lauren Gilbert, Chargebee, Leadership Class VII Chair
  • Jena Good, Shelton’s Grocery/Walter’s Hometown Grocery
  • Justin Grose, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
  • Aaron Harper, Oklahoma Attorneys Mutual Insurance Company
  • Nicholas Harris, Humphreys Capital
  • Kelley Hillis, New Century Hotels
  • Jason Hogsett, Oklahoma City Energy FC
  • Briana Jones, University of Oklahoma
  • Katherine Kastl, World Neighbors
  • Lydia Kelley, Loaves & Fishes of Northwest Oklahoma
  • Taylor Kincannon, Evans & Davis
  • Kearby Lamson, Dillingham Insurance
  • Emma Leach, Oklahoma Hall of Fame/Gaylord-Pickens Museum
  • Sarah Mackey, WEOKIE Federal Credit Union
  • Samantha Marcus, Hopper Marketing Inc.
  • Ann McKinney, Bank of Oklahoma
  • Daisy Muñoz, Progress OKC
  • John Nguyen, APMEX
  • Sydney Richardson, University of Central Oklahoma
  • Magen Runyan, Crothall Healthcare
  • Karen Tran, Auric Road Wealth Management
  • Erik Williams, The Greater OKC Chamber

After a provisional year, Leadership Council Group VII 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.