(Member, Director)
The Academy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization founded in 1967 to bring public attention to policy issues, provide objective, thorough research and act as a catalyst for positive change. The Academy identifies issues facing Oklahoma, provides well-researched, objective information, fosters nonpartisan collaboration, develops responsible recommendations, and encourages community and legislative action. Its vision is to empower Oklahomans to improve their quality of life through effective public policy development and implementation.