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Affinity Groups connect Tulsa Area United Way donors supporting our community with annual gifts of $250 or more.
Upcoming Events
NextGen United
For those in their 20s and 30s discovering a passion for philanthropy.
Membership Benefits
- Connect – Make lasting connections with like-minded peers and enhance your community impact by engaging in meaningful volunteer opportunities.
- Lead – Strengthen leadership and philanthropic skills alongside other emerging and established leaders in diverse industries.
- Influence – Learn about real needs and issues affecting our community and leverage the collective power of Tulsa Area United Way to create change.
Affinity Group Leadership
NextGen United
Chair
Dylan Harden, Bank of Oklahoma
Steering Committee
Jonathan Bailey, BDO USA
Marcia Benson, ONEOK, Inc.
Matthew Cecconi, McAfee & Taft
Olivia Churchill, Saint Francis Health System
Erikah Davis, BancFirst Insurance Services
Chris Gnaedig, Hall Estill
Haley Jennings, Tulsa Community Foundation
Cortni McGilbra, Tulsa Public Schools
Hannah Phillips, Campfire Green Country
Jenn Schmidt, Tulsa Zoo
Jesse Sexton, Simmons Bank
Lily Siemens, Helmerich & Payne
Anna Tran, Tulsa CARES
Emily Underwood, KGM Gas
Women United
Chair
Michelle Thomas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Steering Committee
Melissa Bogle, Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Leslie Croteau, Community Advocate
Lauren Gellman, ONEOK
Melissa Gilliland, Matrix Service Company
Tracy Harper, Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Heidi Hartman, Heidi Hartman Consulting
Amy Henderson, Tulsa Oilers
Jordan Lusnack, ONE Gas, Inc.
Olivia Martin, Community Advocate
Kelsey Neal, Frederic Dorwart Lawyers, PLLC
Jamie Payne, Saint Francis Health System
Becky Robins, Forvis Mazars, LLP
Kala Sharp, ONEOK, Inc.
Jameelah Stuckey, African American Leadership Academy
Tammy Taylor, OG&E
Annie Tomecek, T.D. Williamson
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Upcoming Events
Join Tulsa Area United Way for an educational series exploring the work of our Community Collaborations grantees. On August 5, we’ll learn about the work of Opp Project LLC from Executive Director Lauren Sivak. The mission of “The Opp” is to connect youth to the world of opportunities outside of school time by empowering youth-serving professionals, tracking the data, and advocating for resources.
Lunch will be provided.
Community Collaborations Lunch & Learn
featuring Opp Project LLC
Wednesday, August 5 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tulsa Area United Way
1430 S. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119
Join Women United for an evening of fashion, fun, and purpose as we learn how Goodwill Tulsa is transforming lives through programs like the Financial Empowerment Center, Career Center, and Vocational Services. Then, put your thrifting skills to the test as you create a head-to-toe look for $25 or less. If you’re feeling what you found, show it off as we end the evening with a friendly fashion show.
Bold on a Budget
with Goodwill Tulsa
Tuesday, September 1 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Goodwill, Work Ready Oklahoma
2852 Southwest Boulevard. Tulsa, OK 74107
Join Tulsa Area United Way for a lunch and learn about ALICE in our community and the actionable ALICE data resources, featuring an ALICE wage simulation.
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) represents households that are working and earning above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford the basic necessities of housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care, and technology. By bringing this powerful data resource to our partners, Tulsa Area United Way aims to inform policy decisions, scale impact, and strengthen communities for working families across Oklahoma.
ALICE Data and Wage Simulation
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, September 22 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tulsa Area United Way
1430 S. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119
Join NextGen United for a unique tour and hands-on activity with Global Gardens! We’ll explore their Eugene Field Elementary site, learn about their mission, and try our hands at some of their students’ favorite farm-fresh recipes: quick pickles and herbed butter.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Bank of Oklahoma, 2026 Presenting Sponsor of NextGen United.
Pickle Party with Global Gardens
hosted by NextGen United
Thursday, September 24 | 5:30-7:00 p.m.
2232 S Nogales Ave, Tulsa, OK 74107