Oklahoma’s New HHS Regional Director

Secretary Sebelius Announces Region VI Regional Director Marjorie McColl Petty On November 17th, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the appointment of Marjorie McColl Petty as the new Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Region VI. As HHS regional director, she will serve as key representative of Secretary Sebelius in [...]

Volunteer. Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.

In 2010, Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities and celebrate their good works by giving each of them one day admission to a theme park at Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort, free. Details here>>

NEW Leadership Card

Last week, a participant of the NEW Leadership session on Economic Empowerment sent a wonderful Thank You note. It is so inspiring to hear from these young ladies and their desire to make a difference in the world. Here’a copy of the note.

Thank you from NEW Leadership

I just received the nicest “Thank You” card from Katie Fitzgerald, Director of Women’s Leadership Institute, Carl Albert Center, OU. I had a great time talking with the students and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity. Here’s the card or click here.

2009 N.E.W. Leadership program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 N.E.W. (National Education for Women’s) Leadership program. Any undergraduate woman in Oklahoma attending an Oklahoma college or university or an out-of-state institution is eligible to apply for this five-day summer leadership program designed to encourage women to consider careers in politics and public service. The 2009 N.E.W. [...]

Mark Your Calendar! Spring 2009 Practice and Policy Lecture Series

The Practice and Policy Lecture Series provides thought-provoking presentations on Oklahoma’s emerging policy issues, trends and best practices. The Lecture Series is free and open to the public. No registration is requiredFriday, January 23, 2009, Noon to 1 p.m.Kathryn S. Alexander, LCSW, ACSWSherry Blazi, LCSW, ACSWInfant Psychosocial Considerations and Why They MatterOklahoma History Center, Chesapeake [...]