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Kelsey Samuels, Executive Director accepting keys to the non-profit from retiring leader Deedee Cox on October 31, 2018

Kelsey Samuels, Executive Director

Kelsey Samuels has been serving Community Crisis Center as Assistant Director for over 2 years. She is committed to growing and developing programs related to domestic violence and sexual assault crisis response and prevention for women, men and children in NE Oklahoma's Craig, Ottawa and Delaware Counties.

Her leadership has successfully sustained Community Crisis Center programs and services including satelite offices in Jay and Vinita, the Grove Safe House, the Ottawa County shelter, Peace Wing Housing Program, and the Batterer's Treatment program.

Kelsey is committed to developing and maintaining trauma informed services that promote healing for victims. She oversees a staff of 26 advocate and administrative professionals and is honored to serve the needs of over 500 area victims and their children each year.

 

Community Crisis Center Board of Directors meet every other month on the 4th Wednesday at 4:30pm at the Afton Vo-Tech College Campus.

2020 Meetings Scheduled for:

January 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

July 22, 2020

October 28, 2020

 

 
 

 

  • Marsha Cole - President
    Marsha Cole - President

    Serving 2016 to 2019

  • David Davis - Vice President
    David Davis - Vice President

    Serving from 2015 to 2018
    Representing Ottawa County

    "I am the father of 3 girls and I hope sincere individuals will always give of their time to make sure the Crisis Center is a strong resource for generations to come "

  • Tanya Tackkett- Secretary
    Tanya Tackkett- Secretary

    Serving 2018 to 2020
    Representing Delaware County

  • Marilyn Mlnarik - Treasurer
    Marilyn Mlnarik - Treasurer

    Serving 2016 through 2019
    Representing Delaware County

  • Tobie Gatewood
    Tobie Gatewood

    Serving 2017 to 2020
    Representing Craig County

  • Sherry Jourdan
    Sherry Jourdan

    Serving 2017 to 2020
    Representing Craig County

  • Jonas Rabel
    Jonas Rabel

    Representing Ottawa County
    Serving 2018 to 2020

    "Domestic violence is such a serious problem. I want to be a part of the team that helps end it in our area."

  • Gretchen Evans
    Gretchen Evans

    Serving 2018 to 2020

    "I chose to be involved with Community Crisis Center because I want the opportunity to connect my passion to meet someone else's need."

  • Mariel McGehee
    Mariel McGehee

    Serving from 2018 to 2020

    "I am grateful to be involved in an organization that offers such critical services to our community."

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