Marcia serves as the executive director for Leadership Tulsa. As a long-time champion of the important role of leadership in community and civic empowerment, Marcia has worked diligently to create pathways and encourage participation in leadership opportunities designed to include all voices across Tulsa.

Prior to serving as executive director, she has directed the implementation of Leadership Tulsa programming to connect leaders with impactful service opportunities that contribute to a thriving community for all. Marcia supports nonprofits with strategies on developing authentic community partnerships and innovative cross-sector programs. She has supported the development of several civic engagement initiatives across the state and nation. Marcia provides insights and guidance to Leadership Tulsa, culled from a keen understanding of community voice, proven management and program expertise, and a track record of success working in consultancy with community partners.

She volunteers on several local and state nonprofit boards and civic commissions. In 2022, she was named Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 under 40, Journal of Record’s Achievers under 40, and honored with the Tulsa League of Women Voter’s Madame President award. She was featured in Forbes Women for her work in bridge-building across sectors.

Marcia is passionate about educational access. Her experience spans across K-12 and the university setting, including Tulsa Public Schools, Teach For America, and Oklahoma State University.  She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, has a master’s in public administration from Arkansas State University and is currently working on a doctorate in education from the College of William & Mary. Marcia is a proud graduate of the inaugural Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class.

As the organization celebrates 50 years, Marcia looks forward to her role ushering in the next 50 years of organizational excellence and community breakthroughs.

Kathy Taylor currently serves as the Dean of the Collins College of Business at the University of Tulsa. In addition to an active securities and franchise law practice, her previous positions include Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce, Tourism & Workforce, CEO of ImpactTulsa, an education equity nonprofit and Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Dollar/Thrifty Car Rental. Taylor has served as a board member of Sonic Corporation, Bank of Oklahoma, National Car Rental and Dollar Car Rental.

Currently, she is Vice-Chair of the Women Administrators in Management Education (WAME) for AACSB, and on the boards of the Tulsa Public Facilities Authority; the TAUW, 36°N, a basecamp for entrepreneurs; StitchCrew, a business accelerator and the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation. Taylor is the Ship Sponsor for the U.S. Navy, USS Tulsa LCS-16; a founding member of VEST, a network for expanding the pipeline of women in positions of influence; and a member of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Oklahoma Advisory Committee, co-chaired by former Oklahoma Governors Brad Henry and Mary Fallin-Christensen.

She has been honored by numerous civic and education organizations, including the University of Oklahoma College of Law, the Tulsa Historical Society, the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice.

Jayme Broome is a native of Tulsa. She is the Co-Founder of Latimer-Cooksey Arts and Cultural Foundation and Solid Foundation Preparatory Arts Academy (SFPAA), where they will be celebrating 20 years of serving the community. Ms. Broome is the Executive Director for the foundation and the School Administrator for SFPAA. She is a graduate of Oklahoma University and received her Master in Management from Southern Nazarene University.

Ms. Broome is a member of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and serves on several committees with the organization. Ms. Broome is a proud member of Leadership Tulsa’s Thrive 3 class, LT360 Class 66 and African American Leadership Academy Cohort 3. She has a love for entrepreneurship, the arts, her community and works hard to provide opportunities for our youth.

Ms. Broome has a passion for music and in her spare time entertains crowds under the moniker DJ J. Soule. Ms. Broome is the mother of one daughter, Jayvin Broome-Washington who is following in her footsteps as a business owner.

Judge Tanya N. Wilson began her legal career as a prosecutor in the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office. Representing Tulsa County with the utmost integrity, Judge Wilson sought justice for victims in the Crimes Against Children and Juvenile Divisions. Following her role as a prosecutor, Judge Wilson transitioned to the Juvenile Court as a Juvenile Court Case Manager where she worked with judges and community partners to help children who were deprived and neglected. Throughout her career, Judge Wilson has remained passionate about issues involving deprived and neglected children. In 2015, Judge Wilson returned to the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office. Judge Wilson prosecuted cases involving homicides and crimes against children. Judge Wilson was ultimately named the Chief of the Juvenile Division where she supervised a team of prosecutors.

In 2019, Judge Wilson transitioned to the private sector as a private attorney. Judge Wilson continued to serve the citizens of Tulsa County in various capacities. Judge Wilson was also appointed a conflict attorney to represent indigent defendants. In July 2020, Judge Wilson was sworn in as a Tulsa County Special Judge and is currently assigned to the preliminary hearing Docket.

Judge Tanya N. Wilson is a proud lifelong resident and supporter of the Tulsa Community. Judge Wilson has served as a community partner with Tulsa Lawyers for Children, the Child Protection Coalition and is a graduate of Leadership Tulsa’s North Tulsa Development Council. Judge Wilson has received numerous awards and achievements throughout her legal career. Judge Wilson believes in mentoring future lawyers as an adjunct professor of Trial Practice at the University of Tulsa College of Law.

Judge Wilson is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Judge Wilson graduated from Langston University and the University of Tulsa College of Law. Judge Wilson was raised as a member of the Historic Mount Zion Baptist Church where she served as a Trustee. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Judge Wilson is the proud parent of Taylor Wilson, a 2020 graduate of the University of Oklahoma.