2021 Women for OSU Symposium Program

20 21 SYM POSIUM APRIL 22, 2021

2021 Symposium Sponsors P L AT I NUM S PO NS O R

OSU Foundation

G O L D S PO NS O R S

Bank of Oklahoma Sheryl Benbrook/Stock Exchange Bank Robin Byford/Becky Steen Amy Cline Jan Cloyde Susan E. Glasgow Claudia Thompson Harveth Virginia Hellwege Joan Hert Claudia Humphreys Susan Jacques Caroline Linehan Jami Longacre Amy Mitchell/Vicki Howard OSU Center for Health Sciences OSU President’s Office Jan Polk Karen Stewart Stillwater Medical Center Diane Tuttle Marsha Williams

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S I LV E R S PO NS O R S

Ferguson College of Agriculture Karen Gallagher Anne Greenwood Traci Jensen Jeanette Kern Pat Knaub Retta Miller OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology OSU Division of Institutional Diversity Jenelle Schatz Gwen Shaw Terry Slagle Stinnett & Associates/Melinda Stinnett Peggy Welch Leslie Woolley

DI G I TA L S PO NS O R S

Suzanne Day Nancy Payne Ellis Helen Hodges OSU College of Arts and Sciences Jan Voss

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Agenda Julia Benbrook

10:00 A.M. Welcome Julia Benbrook, Emcee Women for OSU Update & First Cowgirl Tribute Jami Longacre, Chair of Women for OSU 10:20 A.M. Partnering to Impact Presentation Leslie Paris, Women for OSU Council Member INAUGURAL GRANT RECIPIENTS

Jami Longacre

S arah Coburn Residency at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Clint Williams B elonging, A Film to Inspire Teaching Social Acceptance in the Classroom Amanda W. Harrist, Ph.D. artnering to Impact Nature Trail P Drs. Lou Anella and Adrine Shufran

Leslie Paris

B asic Needs Security at OSU John Mark Day, Ed.D. 10:30 A.M. Philanthropist of the Year Presentation Julia Benbrook PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR

Cathey Humphreys

Cathey Humphreys

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10:45 A.M. Keynote Address and Q&A Leigh Anne Tuohy 11:30 A.M. Student Scholarship Presentation Garrin Williams Leigh Anne Tuohy

Garrin Williams

STUDENT RECIPIENTS

Jerret Carpenter Lara Hays Bree Kisling Kaitlyn Lane Savannah Nicks Mallie Reuter Wesley Sims Jessica Van Nimwegen Garrin Williams

Carly Dunn • Sandra K. Trennepohl WOSU Endowed Scholar Lucia Kezele • Ike and Marybeth Glass WOSU Endowed Scholar Rachel Kim • Sheryl Benbrook Women for OSU Endowed Scholar Ashlyn Morris • Wirt June Newman Memorial Scholar 11:35 A.M. Virtual Event Closing Remarks Julia Benbrook

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to join Women for OSU by supporting the Ann Hargis Pete’s Pet Posse Fund!

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Partnering to Impact I NAU G U R A L G R A N T R E C I P I E N T S

SARAH COBURN RESIDENCY AT THE McKNIGHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Clint Williams, McKnight Center Director of Development Project Summary: In its continuing effort to bring worldclass performing artists to Stillwater and Oklahoma State University, The McKnight Center will host a residency with renowned opera singer and OSU alumna, Sarah Coburn. The weeklong residency will include an array of masterclasses and private coaching sessions, an open rehearsal, and a lecture for Greenwood School of Music voice students, in addition to a mainstage concert in the Performance Hall. The selection of Sarah Coburn has special meaning due to her longstanding ties to OSU. Ms. Coburn’s down-toearth demeanor makes her a relatable figure and will demonstrate to Greenwood School of Music students that with hard work, anything is possible. Women for OSU will be recognized as the exclusive partner for the residency.

BELONGING, A FILM TO INSPIRE TEACHING SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE IN THE CLASSROOM Amanda W. Harrist, Ph.D., College of Education and Human Sciences Professor Project Summary: The proposed project involves producing an educational film that alerts elementary school teachers to the heavy cost of social rejection and presents a simple but profound way to improve the socioemotional climate of the classroom, so all children will come to feel they belong. Research shows that social rejection negatively impacts children’s health, well-being, and education. Teachers learning about and employing a method for increasing social acceptance in the classroom squarely addresses the mission of the Women of OSU’s Partnering to Impact program.

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PARTNERING TO IMPACT NATURE TRAIL Dr. Lou Anella, Director of The Botanic Garden at OSU and Ferguson College of Agriculture Professor, and Dr. Adrine Shufran, OSU Insect Adventure Coordinator and Ferguson College of Agriculture Associate Extension Specialist Project Summary: The Partnering to Impact Nature Trail will connect The Botanic Garden and Insect Adventure with a nature trail that will educate and inspire young visitors as they hike between these destinations. The trail will traverse a wooded area, a field of agronomic crops, pass by a pond, cross over a stream, move through a wildflower garden, and provide a path to these two beloved Stillwater destinations. Along the way there will be interpretive signage, a scavenger hunt, and directed activities to help excite discovery as well as the opportunity for plenty of healthy exercise and exploration.

BASIC NEEDS SECURITY AT OSU John Mark Day, Ed.D., Director of Leadership & Campus Life Project Summary: Oklahoma State University is working hard to ensure none of its students go hungry or lack other basic needs like health care and shelter. With the help of the Women for OSU Partnering to Impact grant, programs to tackle problems like food insecurity on campus will be able to grow. Specifically, Campus Life, led by John Mark Day, will build a sustainable infrastructure to meet food security resources, increase student awareness of on-campus and community resources, and provide direct aid to students in the form of meal cards, food and hygiene products.

When you join the Women for OSU Partners you help fund and select important projects like this year’s grant recipients. Visit OSUgiving.com/women/partners to learn more about how you can stand together with other women to make an impact!

If you are interested in becoming a Women for OSU Partner, please contact Michal Shaw at mshaw@OSUgiving.com.

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Cathey Humphreys P H I L A N T H RO P I S T of the Y E A R

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or more than a decade, Cathey Humphreys and her husband, Don, have given Oklahoma State University students the world.

The Dallas-area couple has been instrumental in advancing global programming at OSU, providing countless study abroad experiences for OSU students and creating a legacy of selfless giving along the way.

Cathey and Don made headlines in 2010 when they donated $6 million to create endowed faculty chairs and student scholarships in the OSU School of International Studies and five colleges as part of the Branding Success campaign. The couple served as the campaign’s vice chairs, and their gift was among the first to leverage T. Boone Pickens’ matches for chairs and scholarships. The total impact of Cathey and Don’s generous gift totaled around $14 million.

Cathey said she and Don were inspired to give based upon their own travels.

Cathey and Don were high school sweethearts and were married two weeks after she graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1970. The couple lived in married student housing while Don finished his last year at OSU.

“During that year, we met a lot of friends that we are still close with today,” Humphreys said. “So that time at OSU has always been an important part of my life, even though I didn’t graduate from there.”

Don’s job with Exxon Corporation took the couple across the globe and allowed them to visit countless countries, moving their family 18 times, including several years living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They finally settled in Dallas in 1997. Cathey says their time spent abroad truly opened her mind to the possibilities of the world.

While living abroad, Cathey saw how important and impactful spending time in other cultures was on her and her family. That knowledge, coupled with her and Don’s passion for higher education, inspired them to be a leader in supporting study abroad at OSU. Cathey and Don put advocates for study abroad throughout campus with the creation of endowed School of Global Studies chairs across campus. The couple has also endowed semester-long study abroad scholarships and long-term grants for undergraduate and graduate students.

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“Global programming at OSU would not be where it is today without Cathey,” said Dr. Randy Kluver, dean of the School of Global Studies and Partnerships. “Her vision and generosity have made a profound impact on hundreds of OSU students, providing them with the means to encounter and begin to understand the people and cultures all over the world.”

Although Cathey is applauded for her vision when it comes to global studies, she gives a lot of credit to Dr. Shida Henneberry, who served as the Humphreys Inaugural Endowed Chair for International Studies in the Ferguson College of Agriculture until 2020.

“Shida was a big mentor to me in developing this program over time,” Humphreys said. “She and her husband, Dr. David Henneberry, helped guide Don and I to create something that would impact as many students as possible.”

And that program has accomplished what Cathey and Don hoped for, sending over 480 students to more than 70 countries. Cathey always puts those students first and jumps at the opportunity to meet and visit with them each year at their luncheon on campus.

“While Cathey did not attend OSU as a student, her commitment to Oklahoma State could not be stronger,” said First Cowgirl Ann Hargis. “She encourages faculty and students to dream big and shares her international experiences to encourage others to broaden their perspectives.”

The Humphreys have also given significantly to the New President’s Residence Fund and the Ann and Burns Hargis Legacy Fund. She and Don have also made significant donations to the University of Oklahoma, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Tulsa.

Cathey’s impact is also shown in her support of the arts. She has served on the board of directors for the Crested Butte Music Festival and she and Don are Patron donors to The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

“Cathey’s enthusiasm for the arts runs deep and her passion for the performing arts is evident,” said Mark Blakeman, Marilynn and Carl Thoma Executive Director.

“Cathey embodies the spirit and mission of The McKnight Center, and it’s because of her love and knowledge of the arts that she continues to be an important supporter of The McKnight Center and its mission.”

Cathey hopes her vision, enthusiasm and generosity will continue to provide students with life-changing study abroad opportunities and inspire others to seek out experiences that will take them out of their comfort zone and help them grow.

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Leigh Anne Tuohy KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Strong willed and caring — Leigh Anne Tuohy’s story truly began when she married college sweetheart Sean Tuohy in 1982. The pair was always an ambitious and proactive team: Leigh Anne was a cheerleader, sorority sister, and homecoming maid, while Sean was a record-breaking SEC basketball champion.

Together, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy were raising two children, Collins and Sean Jr., when they added a new member to their family in 2004 by legally adopting the teenage foster child they had already taken in and considered family.

They raised him, gave him the opportunity to get the education they knew he deserved, and encouraged his passion for football. With Leigh Anne’s limitless amount of love, support and protection, that once homeless and hopeless seventeen-year-old boy grew to be none other than NFL Super Bowl Champion, Michael Oher.

Her personal journey was later documented in Michael Lewis’ New York Times best-selling 2006 story “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game,” which follows Oher from his impoverished beginnings, to how Leigh Anne and Sean adopted him, to reaching football success. In 2009, the book was adapted into film for which Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award portraying Leigh Anne.

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Leigh Anne is also a New York Times best-selling author herself. Her newest release, “Turn Around: Reach Out, Give Back, and Get Moving,” challenges readers to rethink what it really means to be a generous person. Using scripture as a springboard, Turn Around is a five-day-per-week devotional that reconsiders what it means to give sacrificially, abundantly, and immediately within your own community.

Leigh Anne and her family’s inspirational journey is proof that when we give a bit of ourselves to other people, we can make the world a better place and perhaps, even save a life.

Leigh Anne, who graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, owns Flair I, an interior design firm with her mother and partner, Virginia Roberts. Her work has been featured on HGTV and in numerous publications. She has designed for clients including Peyton Manning, Scottie Pippen, Isaac Bruce, and OJ Mayo, and was a member of the design team for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” during seasons 8 and 9. Leigh Anne is actively involved in many civic and faith-based organizations, including Grace Evangelical Church, of which she is a founding member. In 2010, Christian Brothers University awarded her with an honorary doctorate for her outstanding commitment to Christian service and cheerful giving; she delights in her new moniker, Dr. Tuohy. Leigh Anne is also a member of the Board of Directors for Taco Bell Foundation for Teens, an organization dedicated to supporting teens on their path to graduate from high school and prepare them for a successful future.

In July 2010, Leigh Anne and Sean released the New York Times best-seller, “In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving,” and established their charity, the Making it Happen Foundation, which promotes awareness, provides hope, and improves standards of living for all the children fighting to survive in society’s invisible cracks.

The Tuohy family’s inspirational story has been covered all over the national media, and Leigh Anne has been a contributing writer to the AARP weekly blog and more.com, offering advice through personal stories of determination and charitable giving. Leigh Anne has also hosted “Family Addition with Leigh Anne Tuohy.” The show, for which Leigh Anne was also executive producer, featured families as they go through the practical, physical and emotional process of adding a new family member and also facilitated a makeover of part of their homes to accommodate the new addition. Through all of their projects, Leigh Anne and the entire Tuohy family continue their mission to inspire hope, ignite generosity, and create opportunity for the deserving, but underserved youth.

Everyone deserves an opportunity, and everyone has value.

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Student Scholarship Recipients Jerret Carpenter Poteau, Oklahoma 2023 | Natural Resource Ecology and Management ORANGE PASSION: Helping others reach their goals

Jerret Carpenter knows that most people immediately think of monetary giving when they hear the word philanthropy. But for the Poteau Natural Resource Ecology and Management student, the word is a great identifier for how he spends his time. Jerret volunteers as an executive officer for the Native American Student Association, the vice president of the OSU Exotic Animal Club and as a Multicultural Programs Leader in the Ferguson College of Agriculture.

Jerret has been extremely dedicated to helping his peers and ensuring they can be successful. As a mentor, he is always looking for ways to help younger classmates deal with challenges, whether in life or schoolwork. Jerret said volunteering makes him feel connected to campus and the community. He looks forward to using his immense enthusiasm and commitment to others to help those around him reach their goals.

“Women for OSU donors have exhibited this love for Oklahoma State University and its students. I am so grateful to be able to call myself a Women for OSU scholar and continue living with the values they hold so near.” — Jerret Carpenter

Lara Hays Claremore, Oklahoma 2023 | Agribusiness and Animal Science ORANGE PASSION: Pete’s Pantry for Food Insecurities

Lara Hays has an incredible desire to learn. As a first-generation college student, she puts in the work both in and out of the classroom. She is committed to philanthropy and is involved with Pete’s Pantry and volunteers at Turning Point Ranch. Lara learned how to love and serve others with guidance from her grandmother, teachers and countless other individuals within her community. She always takes an optimistic approach to everything she does and is an excellent team player. Within the Department of Animal Science, Lara has ranked in the top 5 percent of the current scholarship pool, which is determined by academic achievement as well as leadership. She also works numerous hours outside of class to better the university. Lara embodies the values that Women for OSU represents with her dedication to academics, service and leadership.

“Thank you for everything that you have done to invest in future generations and Oklahoma State University as a whole, your contributions are greatly appreciated.”

— Lara Hays

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Bree Kisling Enid, Oklahoma 2023 | Agricultural Communications ORANGE PASSION: Food Insecurity

Bree Kisling has spent her time at OSU working tirelessly to help students who don’t know where their next meal will come from. The Enid native developed her passion for fighting food insecurity during her freshman year when she co-chaired the SGA Food Insecurity Committee. She has been active in a number of other campus organizations, including President’s Leadership Council, the Chi Omega sorority and Rooted. Bree is a natural leader whose passion for others has made philanthropic involvement second nature to her.

Although Bree is still deciding which path to take after graduation, she wants to work hard to ensure she has many options. Whether she is working for an agricultural company in Oklahoma or a nonprofit in Asia, Bree said she’s confident she will end up where she is meant to be and where she can help others around her.

“Thank you, donors, for your support and belief in me. I never expected to receive this honor and am overwhelmingly thankful to each of you for creating this opportunity.

Your generosity does not go unnoticed.” — Bree Kisling

Kaitlyn Lane Beulah, Colorado 2022 | Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering: Pre-Med ORANGE PASSION: Mental, Emotional and Physical Health

Kaitlyn Lane strives to be a lifelong doer and giver, and her involvement at OSU shows her commitment. She is always quick to help classmates succeed and pours an incredible amount of passion into her work and service. She mentors groups of first-year students as a President’s Leadership Council Facilitator, serves as a member of the Oklahoma State Student Foundation and volunteers more than 100 hours annually to other organizations and causes.

Academically, Kaitlyn has been named a Freshman Research Scholar, W.W. Allen Boys and Girls Club Scholar and Niblack Research Scholar. Kaitlyn has presented her research on immunotherapy treatments for cancer and the effects of COVID-19 on edema at OSU and two national conferences. In the future, she hopes to continue her research and combine her biosystems engineering and pre-med education to serve her community in the health care industry.

“I am incredibly thankful for your generosity and I hold the Women for OSU organization in such high regard. Receiving this scholarship encourages me in my education endeavors and inspires me to give back in this way when I am an alumna.”

— Kaitlyn Lane

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Savannah Nicks Tulsa, Oklahoma 2022 | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ORANGE PASSION: Access to Health Care

Savannah Nicks grew up in a home centered on philanthropy and helping others. With her mom being a judge who presided over the domestic violence docket, Savannah was taught that selflessness and kindness were life’s most enriching endeavors. Her dedication and passion for philanthropy in the Tulsa community has stretched throughout her life, but has grown exponentially as a medical student. Savannah has spent time at clinics including Neighbors Along the Line and the Arubah Clinic, where she saw firsthand the impact health care can have on a person’s life. Her fluency in Spanish allowed her to serve in a unique way, often acting as a translator between attending physicians and Spanish-speaking patients.

These experiences inspired Savannah to pursue a career providing medical care for underserved populations as a physician when she graduates. Specifically, she would like to focus on women’s health.

“Thank you for so generously helping me to become a doctor so that I can use my knowledge to provide lifesaving medical treatment to others, especially those in underserved communities.” — Savannah Nicks

Mallie Reuter Stillwater, Oklahoma 2022 | Nonprofit Management ORANGE PASSION: Food Insecurity

Mallie Reuter is a Cowboy through and through. As a lifelong Stillwater resident, she is devoted to supporting the community through philanthropy and the promotion of social change. Mallie values education and wisdom, which is evident through her past and current roles. For over four years, she has worked with Our Daily Bread, a nonprofit food and resource center that serves Payne County residents. Her impressive display of leadership resulted in her being the first AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator at just 18 years old. Mallie is flexible, resourceful and extremely empathetic. Her leadership is exemplified in her ability to seamlessly combine her day-to-day duties of volunteering, work, school and as an active member of the community. She has chosen to use her skills, talents and studies to make a difference and leave a positive impact at Oklahoma State.

“I am honored to be a Women for OSU Scholar. Thank you for creating this scholarship for young students who are eager to change the world. I am in awe of your generosity.

I will forever be thankful to you. I am proud to be a Cowboy!” — Mallie Reuter

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Wesley Sims Stillwater, Oklahoma 2022 | Management Information Systems ORANGE PASSION: Giving Back

Wesley Sims is grateful to everyone who helped him along the way at Oklahoma State University, and he’s passionate about paying it forward. Wesley was a top RISE scholar at Oklahoma State. Retention Initiative for Student Excellence is a rigorous program under the Division of Institutional Diversity that selects talented first-year and underrepresented students with the goal of helping them be successful at OSU. During the past year, he has served as an Institutional Diversity Ambassador, where he shares his experiences and offers advice on how to thrive in college. Wesley defines philanthropy simply as helping those in need. He said he feels joy and fulfillment making a difference in the lives of others. He looks forward to continually finding ways to assist others in achieving success.

“The impact of your generosity on me cannot be measured. I am ecstatic to be a WOSU scholar and appreciate the opportunity given to me by this scholarship.”

— Wesley Sims

Jessica Van Nimwegen Allen, Texas 2022 | Animal Science: Pre-Vet ORANGE PASSION: OSU Best Buddies

Jessica Van Nimwegen is positive and determined to reach her goals. She puts words into action and always manages to foster positive relationships with others. She lives her life by chasing her passions and helping those around her. She began volunteering with programs aiding those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) while she was in high school.

This grew into her passion for OSU Best Buddies, an organization that connects OSU students to community members with IDDs. As the organization’s president, Jessica loves that the program creates lifelong friendships and allows people to be accepted for who they are. Jessica is studying to become a veterinarian and is a member of the Honors College. She is looking forward to utilizing the skills she has learned to continue helping others and their animals.

“Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this scholarship and for selecting me as a recipient. Recognizing students for their passions and achievements as they pursue their education is extremely uplifting.” — Jessica Van Nimwegen

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Garrin Williams Manhattan, Kansas 2023 | Human Development and Family Science ORANGE PASSION: Food Insecurity

For Garrin Williams, philanthropy means embracing selfless acts every day through each conversation, time shared and encouragement to others. She exercises this idea of daily philanthropy as she works to combat food insecurity among her peers and provide support for mental health on campus. Garrin volunteers her time at Our Daily Bread and co-founded an Active Minds Chapter on campus that supports mental health awareness and education for young adults. She is actively involved with her sorority, Kappa Delta, as the vice president of standards and the leadership chair. She has been included on the President’s Honor Roll each semester, was named a Top 20 Freshmen Woman and takes the time to mentor first-year students within the College of Education and Human Sciences. Garrin’s passion for people has and will continue to make a positive impact wherever life takes her.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your gratitude is inspiring, and I am forever thankful for the Women for OSU community. This past year has been challenging for everyone but your commitment to our OSU community has encouraged us to persevere and continue to give back.” — Garrin Williams

Carly Dunn McAlester, Oklahoma 2024 | Human Development and Family Science Ph.D. Student ORANGE PASSION: Health Equity

Sandra K. Trennepohl Women for OSU Endowed Scholarship Carly Dunn’s passion and dedication for philanthropy has been cultivated by witnessing the collective efforts of individuals, organizations and communities coming together to help those around them. She has seen first-hand the ripple effect that philanthropy can have. Carly came to OSU because of the people and has been influenced greatly by her diverse set of mentors: Drs. Bridget Miller, Julie Croff, Randy Hubach, Chandra Story, Julie Kock and Bert Thomas. These individuals helped foster her passion for public health, which has led to her commitment and service to promoting public health for all people. Carly has done work for American Indian/ Alaska Native tribes on behavioral health, interned with Tulsa CARES and has worked with AIDS United: Southern Reach at OSU. She consistently demonstrates the skills, traits and dedication needed to make real change in the world of public health.

“Thank you for your collective efforts to provide the resources and connections necessary to reach my personal and professional goals. Thank you for elevating the voices and minds of all those who identify as women.” — Carly Dunn

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Lucia Kezele Gallup, New Mexico 2022 | Applied Sociology and Psychology ORANGE PASSION: Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion

Ike and Marybeth Glass Women for OSU Scholarship Lucia Kezele is the epitome of a leader, and she is heavily invested in campus life at Oklahoma State. She has served as the vice president of Community Outreach for OSU’s Panhellenic Council and is now the president of her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta.

Within these roles, Lucia has used her time and talent to serve those around her. She is devoted to advocating for all people with a deep focus on diversity and inclusion.

Additionally, Lucia is a founding member of the Undergraduate Research Club, works in the Personality and Psychopathology Research Lab and serves as a peer mentor.

Lucia embodies the essence of what Women for OSU stands for, as she has high academic standards, a love for others and an integrity that is unparalleled amongst her peers. She has a strong drive for success and continues to seek out impactful opportunities to make a difference.

“I cannot imagine the amount of time that you all spend on Women for OSU every year and I want to thank you all for choosing to highlight the other scholars and me this year.” — Lucia Kezele

Rachel Kim South Korea 2022 | Educational Leadership and Policy Studies ORANGE PASSION: Children and Family Hardships

Sheryl Benbrook Women for OSU Endowed Scholarship Rachel Kim uses her own experiences to pour into others. Both nationally and internationally, she has helped others grow academically and spiritually. By doing so, she is always sure to make those around her feel welcome and included. Through Bridges International, a student organization that assists international students, Rachel takes initiative and serves as a strong leader. Over the past several years, she has generously offered her time to meet the needs of those around her. Her heart is for the welfare of others, and she is constantly putting that into practice. After the completion of her Ph.D. program at Oklahoma State, Rachel dreams of opening an educational center where disadvantaged students can learn English, which she describes as a crucial way to better one’s life in South Korea. Her experiences will help her to serve students in various ways to encourage positive learning environments.

“Thank you so much for your generosity and support for us in 2021. This scholarship means more than anything, especially during this pandemic. Thank you so much for your compassion for OSU students and your generous action.” — Rachel Kim

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Ashlyn Morris Poteau, Oklahoma 2022 | Animal Science: Pre-Vet Medicine ORANGE PASSION: Children’s Miracle Network Hospital

Wirt June Newman Memorial Scholarship

Supports students planning a career in public government service

Whether animals or people, Ashlyn Morris has always loved helping others. At OSU, she’s been able to develop her love for others through servant leadership. Through her sorority, Phi Mu, Ashlyn has become extremely passionate about the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMNH). Each year, Phi Mu holds multiple fundraisers to donate directly to CMNH. She has taken great pride in being able to raise money for a cause that helps children in need. Ashlyn has held several chair positions in her sorority, is also an active member of the Pre-Veterinary club and serves on the President’s Leadership Council. Following graduation, Ashlyn is considering becoming a veterinarian for the United States Army. She is excited at the opportunity to use her skills and education to help others and her country.

“I am extremely grateful to have been selected to receive this scholarship and honored to represent your legacy. I wish that one day I have the opportunity to help and support others as you have done for me.” — Ashlyn Morris

To see a full list of previous Women for OSU Scholars, visit:

OSUGiving.com/Women/Scholars

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Past Philanthropists of the Year

2009 • Marilynn Thoma Chicago, Illinois

2010 • Lola Lehman Woodward, Oklahoma

2011 • Linda Shackelford Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2012 • Martha Burger Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2013 • Sue Taylor Enid, Oklahoma

2014 • Nancy Payne Ellis Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2015 • Billie McKnight Throckmorton, Texas

2016 • Malinda Berry Fischer Stillwater, Oklahoma

2017 • Linda Cline Cushing, Oklahoma

2018 • Anne Greenwood Carnegie, Oklahoma

2019 • Peggy Helmerich Tulsa, Oklahoma

2020 • Helen Hodges San Diego, California

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WO ME N fo r OSU COU NC I L CURRENT MEMBERS Courtney Baugher Robin Byford Donna Clack Amy Cline Pat Cobb Kirsten Daniel Suzanne Day Kayleen Ferguson Leah Gungoll Brenda Hawkins Rhonda Hooper Vicki Howard Jeanene Hulsey

Claudia Humphreys Beth Jackson Traci Jensen Sharon Keating Julie Lambert Jami Longacre Lori Maine Michelle Martin Pam Martin Amy Mitchell Ann Oglesby Leslie Paris Jennifer Poole

Jenelle Schatz Gwen Shaw Terry Slagle Karen Stewart Melinda Stinnett Marnie Taylor Lucina Thompson Sharon Trojan Diane Tuttle Julie Valentine Leslie Woolley

PAST MEMBERS Suzie Crowder Malinda Berry Fischer Marybeth Glass Anne Greenwood Jennifer Grigsby Beverly Groom Ann Halligan Phyllis Hudecki Cathey Humphreys Susan Jacques Amy Jameson Cathy Jameson Judy Johnson

Martha Johnston Pat Knaub Caroline Linehan Peggy McCormick Candice McKee Retta Miller Connie Mitchell Carol Morsani Sara Myers Ramona Paul* Roxanne Pollard Trish Houston Prawl Grace Provence

Helen Newman Roche Fran Sorenson* Becky Steen Raina Rose Tagle Julie Teubner Marilynn Thoma Cindy Waits Peggy Welch Suzanne Wiese* Connie Wiese Esther Winterfeldt *Deceased

HONORARY MEMBERS Blaire Atkinson Pamela Fry

Ann Hargis Kayse Shrum