Aug. 12, 2024 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to announce that 17 young professionals will comprise Leadership Class X.

Through Leadership Class, young professionals will learn more about hunger in Oklahoma and do a deep dive on the work of the Regional Food Bank.

“We are so excited to welcome this group of young professionals into Leadership Class. Their unique set of skills will be an asset as we collaborate toward our vision of an Oklahoma where no one goes hungry,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank.

Leadership Class members work year-round to raise funds and awareness for the Regional Food Bank’s network of partners through fundraisers, social gatherings and other activities that attract young professionals in their communities.

Leadership Class X will be co-chaired by two members of the previous class: Shea Penning, of MTM Recognition, and Emma McKinney, of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. The members of Leadership Council X are:

Chelsea Begane, Girls Scouts of Western Oklahoma
Matt Begane, Mark Anthony
Sarah Dickson, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch
Vikki Dwira, Tri Delta
Heide Edwards, Variety Care
Sydney Forsee, Work Ready Oklahoma
Mady Hendryx, Arts Council Oklahoma City
Nick Hudacko, GH2 Architects
Tyra Jackson, Paycom
Amanda Kirby, Revenue Management Solutions
Page Love, Red Road Counseling Services
Lia Monroe, Oklahoma Financial Center
Colleen Parish, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Super Niños Clinic
Jana Patchin, Mid-America Christian University
Stephanie Robberson, Paycom
Sam Tamura, McAfee & Taft
Kristen Vaughan, SSM Health Oklahoma

After a provisional year, Leadership Class X members will be eligible for full Leadership Council membership. Learn more by visiting rfbo.org/leadership-class.