Your Campaign Team

Heidi Braver, 918.295.6660 Areas of Responsibility: Bristow Construction Finance Insurance Okmulgee Real Estate		The newest addition to Tulsa Area United Way's campaign team, Heidi Braver has more than 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She earned a bachelor of arts in Japanese from the University of California at Santa Barbara, graduating with honors in 1994. She most recently served as a Plan Services Specialist for Bank of Oklahoma where she worked with relationship managers, trust associates, and clients to provide communication and administrative solutions. In 1996, Heidi began working for TIAA-CREF, a Fortune 100 financial services company and one of the nation's primary providers of retirement benefits. As Service Specialist, she was responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of retirement plans for more than 600 non-profit organizations in Washington D.C. She has a long history of community service, serving as a member of the Riverfield Country Day School Family Association Board since 2007. Riverfield is an independent school focusing on experiential learning. At the school, she fulfilled a variety of volunteer roles, including coordination of school events.
Cindy Longacre, 918.295.6629 Areas of Responsibility: Cities Combined Federal Campaign County Education Healthcare State Charitable Campaign		Cindy Longacre joined the Tulsa Area United Way in 2011 after 15 years in the corporate sector. Her undergraduate degree in human relations positioned her well for professional roles in human resources and leadership training. Before joining TAUW, she served in various volunteer capacities, including mentoring young mothers. In her role as Senior Account Executive, Cindy is responsible for establishing and reaching the annual goals for her division, as well as supporting each company and agency in their efforts to raise funds and awareness of community needs. She also is responsible for the administrative duties of the Combined Federal Campaign as Director. Cindy sees her position as an opportunity to help others while working alongside colleagues who share the same passion.
Matthew Pockrus, 918.295.6636 Areas of Responsibility: Aerospace CommTech Hospitality Manufacturing Port of Catoosa Transportation Small Business Council		As a Campaign Division Manager with the resource development team, Matthew Pockrus is responsible for development and advancement in aerospace, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, Small Business Council and the Port of Catoosa. He considers it a privilege to work with companies and individuals throughout the six-county area to support local programs and services. He values every opportunity to communicate the needs of our community, as well as the resources available to address those needs. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas.
Diane Powell, 918.295.6661 Areas of Responsibility: Accountants Business/Retail Energy Energy Services Non-Profits Sapulpa Women's Leadership Council		Diane Powell, Campaign Division Manager, joined Tulsa Area United Way in 2009 with more than 10 years of experience coordinating United Way campaigns for her former employer. She is responsible for accountants, business/retail, energy and energy services, nonprofits and Sapulpa. She also is responsible for managing all aspects of the Women's Leadership Council since its inception in 2011.
Have other questions or not sure your staff member? Feel free to ask us! Derk Tenzythoff, Senior Vice President - Resource Development 918.295.6648 Cynthia Qualls, Senior Director, Campaign Operations 918.295.6662 Karen Ellenbarger, Administrative Assistant 918.295.6677