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OFFICERS

Shirley Mixon, Ed.D., State Chair

Term: 2021-2023
Director and Professor - Interdisciplinary Studies Program
College of Liberal Arts and Social Science
East Central University
statechair@okwhe.org


Stephanie Beauchamp, State Chair Elect
Term: 2022-2023
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
jobshadow@okwhe.org


Suzanne Clinton, DBA, SPHR, Treasurer
Term: 2023-2025
Assistant Dean, Student Success
Professor of Management
College of Business
University of Central Oklahoma
registration@okwhe.org


Melissa Brevetti, Ph.D., Secretary
Term: 2021-2023 (2nd term)
Coordinator for Teacher Education Programs
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
secretary@okwhe.org

Karen Sweeney, DCS., Immediate Past State Chair
Term: 2021- 2023 (Term Expires)
Chair, Department of Computer Science
Assistant Professor
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
pastchair@okwhe.org

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Debbie Blanke, Ed.D., Scholarship Chair

scholarship@okwhe.org


Susmita Hazra, Ph.D., Fall & Spring Co-Conference Chair
Term: 2021-2023 (1st term)
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering
Cameron University

fallconference-1@okwhe.org


Darla Fent-Kelly, Ed.D., Fall Conference Chair
Term: 2021-2023 (2nd term)
Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Professor Kinesiology and Health Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
OKWHEFallConference-1@uco.edu    


Michelle Johnson, Ph.D., Spring Conference Chair
Term: 2021-2023 (1st term)
Assistant Professor, Department of Adult Education and Safety Sciences
University of Central Oklahoma
springconference@okwhe.org


Dr. Christine Pappas, Ph.D., Governance Chair
Term: 2021-2023 (1st term)
Chair of Politics, Law, and Society
East Central University
governance@okwhe.org


Chrissy Kyles, Communications Chair
Term: 2022-2025 (1st term)
M.Ed. Adult & Higher Education, GCDF
Mental Health Therapist
University of Central Oklahoma
communications@okwhe.org

Institutional Ambassador Chair


INSTITUTIONAL TIER REPRESENTATIVES
Graduate Student Representative


Rachel Benbrook, 2-year Tier Representative
Term: 2022-2025 (1st term)
M.A., Political Communication, Graduate Certificate: Hidden Student Populations in Higher Education
Sr. Development Coordinator
Oklahoma State University Foundation


Leeda Copley, 4-year Tier Representative
Term: 2022-2025 (1st term)
Ph.D, Ageing Studies,
Associate Professor of Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
 
Private Tier Representative