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.
STATE SERVICE PLAN
Click here to view the Oklahoma AmeriCorps 2023-2026 State Service plan.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
Quarterly Commissioner Meeting
Noon to 2 p.m.
Virtual meeting
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Quarterly Commissioner Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
601 NE 14th St.
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
Lindel Fields
Tulsa, OK
Adrienne Nobles
OKC, OK
Cara Wells
Tulsa, OK
Ron Collett, Jr.
Norman, OK
Baruc Lara
OKC, 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
Kathryn Gage, PhD
Executive Director
Kathryn Gage is responsible for setting and executing the organization's strategic goals and leading the commission's administrative functions. Previously, she enjoyed a career in higher education, including roles as Executive Director for Student Affairs at Oklahoma State University and Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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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 helps provide support, training, and technical assistance to AmeriCorps program staff, and helps individuals interested in serving find a program that is a good fit for them.
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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