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Kelsey Samuels, Executive Director

Kelsey Samuels has been serving Community Crisis Center since 2016 and our Executive Director since 2018. She has Bachelor of Arts in International and Community Development from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Public Administration from Arkansas State University. She brings over 10 years of nonprofit management and administrative experience to our organization. 

Kelsey is committed to growing and developing programs related to domestic violence and sexual assault crisis response and prevention for all victims in NE Oklahoma's Craig, Ottawa and Delaware Counties. Her leadership has successfully sustained and grown Community Crisis Center programs and services in five locations. Kelsey is committed to developing and maintaining trauma-informed services that promote healing for victims. She oversees a staff of 20 advocate and administrative professionals and is honored to serve the needs of up to 500 area victims and their children each year.

 

Community Crisis Center Board of Directors meets quarterly on the 4th Wednesday at 4:30pm at the Afton NTC College Campus.

Remaining 2022 Meetings Scheduled for:

April 27, 2022  

July 27, 2022

October 26, 2022

 

 
 

 

  • Mariel McGehee- President
    Mariel McGehee- President

    Serving since 2018
    Representing Delaware County

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

  • Tobie Gatewood- Vice President
    Tobie Gatewood- Vice President

    Serving since 2017
    Representing Craig County

    "I serve with CCC because I see the results of violence and abuse in the children I work with daily. I want to do what I can to help people get in touch with the resources they need to get out of the situations that put themselves and their families in danger."

  • Tanya Tackkett- Secretary
    Tanya Tackkett- Secretary

    Serving since 2018
    Representing Delaware County

    "I raise up my voice- not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard."

  • Susie Malone- Treasurer
    Susie Malone- Treasurer

    Serving since 2020
    Representing Delaware County

  • Marsha Cole
    Marsha Cole

    Serving since 2016
    Representing Delaware County

    "I serve on the Board because I care about its mission to help adults and children caught up in domestic violence situations."

  • Sherry Jourdan
    Sherry Jourdan

    Serving since 2017
    Representing Craig County

  • Jonas Rabel
    Jonas Rabel

    Serving since 2018
    Representing Ottawa County

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

  • Pam Lawson
    Pam Lawson

    Serving since 2020
    Representing Delaware County

    "I serve because I want to help spread the word that services are available so that victims don’t have to be alone and they can be safe."

  • Matt Keim, DDS
    Matt Keim, DDS

    Serving since 2020
    Representing Ottawa County

    "I believe the CCC is a crucial humanitarian mission. I am so thankful to be part of such a wonderful work that seeks to serve and provide for those most vulnerable in our population."

  • Becky Baker

    Serving Since 2022
    Representing Delaware County

  • Mary Smith

    Serving since 2022
    Representing Craig County

    "After seeing firsthand the needs of victims and their children experiencing domestic violence, as a board member, I now hope to be a partner in empowerment for survivors and to support the organization through strategic planning, direction, and sustainable growth."

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