OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 27 • Four Sections • 34 pages November 13, 2020
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Everest, a fierce fighter for her causes By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher
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TRICIA EVEREST Attorney, Chair of OK County Jail Trust
CHRISTY EVEREST Philanthropist Gaylord Foundation
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SUE ANN ARNALL
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DEBBY HAMPTON
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Attorney, Arnall Family Foundation
President, CEO United Way
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JUDY LOVE Founder, Love’s Travel Stops
KARI WATKINS
#1 Tricia Everest, won the most votes in our poll of 250 civic, cultur al and business leaders. As the Most Powerful Woman in OKC, Tricia advocates for criminal justice reform and women’s rights. She is never afraid to fight for what she believes to be necessary reform. In the debate of State Question 805, she led the “vote no“ organization to defeat it. Tricia volunteers full time, mostly at Palomar. Her chief adversary on SQ 805 was our #2 Most Powerful Sue Ann Arnall. Sue Ann led and financed the “vote yes” on SQ 805 OKC. Both Tricia and Sue Ann are attorneys. They serve on the Oklahoma County Jail Trust and other boards together. #3 Judy Love is No. 7 on Forbesʹ list of Americaʹs 50 richest self made women. Judy’s philanthropic activities are diverse and always successful. She is currently chairing the United Way of Central OK drive with Mike Turpen. #4 Christy Everest, the former publisher of the Daily Oklahoman and Tricia Everest’s mother, leads the Gaylord Foundation. Christy supports medical research, the
Executive Director OKC National Memorial
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Rachel Holt: With Juvenile Affairs work comes responsibility By Rose Lane Editor As a mom herself, Office of Juvenile Affairs Executive Director Rachel Holt said she spends many sleepless nights thinking about her work. “I take very seriously that I have 500 kids in my legal custody,” she said. Then, there are her own two children to think about — George, 11 and Maggie, 9.
And, don’t forget, she’s married to OKC Mayor David Holt. While it all adds up to a full plate, the family dinner table is where the Holts always gather. “I was raised in a traditional Italian family, around the dinner table,” Rachel said. “A huge part of our family is that dinner table. “I hope that’s one of my kids’ best memories.” Rachel grew up in Philadelphia, Penn., a middle child in “every respect of the
INSIDE TODAY: • Nichols Hills and Community Magazine featuring Holiday Happenings. • First Lady Cathy Keating talks about the blessings which can come out of disaster. Pages C1 & C4 • Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Teresa Rose Crook on bringing people together for the better good. Pages D1 & D2
word.” She attended George Washington University where she earned degrees in criminal justice and womens studies. That’s where she met David. They were married in Philadelphia and returned to Oklahoma City. She earned a law degree from Oklahoma City University and worked as an assistant district attorney. Rachel took some time off to be with See HOLT, Page B1
RACHEL HOLT
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