About Us
What is Oklahoma AmeriCorps?
Oklahoma AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. We bring people together to tackle some of the state’s most pressing challenges by providing grants to Oklahoma nonprofits. These programs are located throughout the state and focus on the areas of Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Futures, and Veterans & Military Families. Those who serve in the programs are known as “Members” and earn an education award for their participation.
MISSION
Strengthening Oklahoma communities by engaging citizens in meaningful service to others.
VISION
Making service a cornerstone of strong and compassionate communities by providing pathways to service.
UPCOMING EVENTS
​October 21, 2026
Quarterly Commissioner Meeting
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits | Training Room A
701 N. Lindsey Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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Leadership
Commissioners
Pamela Ballard
Tulsa, OK
Hayden Evon
Elgin, OK
Shaunda Noah
Red Oak, OK
Richelle Voth
Tulsa, OK
Gladiola Briney
Guthrie, OK
Baruc Lara
OKC, OK
Adrienne Nobles
OKC, OK
Cara Wells
Tulsa, OK
Ron Collett, Jr.
Norman, OK
Roni McKee
Edmond, OK
Karen Sneary
Alva, OK
Andrea Ellsworth
Tulsa, OK
Homer Nicholson
Ponca City, OK
Holly Towers
OKC, OK
Debra Wimpee
Broken Arrow, OK
Our Staff
Melinda Points
Interim Executive Director
Melinda has served at the commission for 30+ years and returned from retirement to guide the commission again through a leadership transition. Melinda brings a wealth of invaluable experience, knowledge, and heart to the work of Oklahoma AmeriCorps.
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Anne Smith
Deputy Director
Anne provides support and guidance to our current and prospective programs in everything from applying for funding to running a successful and compliant program. Anne is passionate about championing for others to be strong leaders, and is fueled by the joy of serving others and strong dark coffee.
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Program Officer
The program officer provides support, training, and technical assistance to AmeriCorps program staff and helps program directors through the AmeriCorps grant cycle.
Meagan Gill
Controller
Meagan oversees financial matters of the commission. She also provides financial training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps program staff and helps monitor the financial health of AmeriCorps Programs.
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