OWC Welcomes New Leadership to the Board and Committees
New Members and Executive Officers Join OWC’s...
OWC Welcomes Interim Executive Director, Chelsey Branham
The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition is excited to announce the naming of our Interim Executive Director, Chelsey Branham. Branham, a Chickasaw citizen, has over 15 years of experience in leadership development, policy, and executive administration in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including service in Oklahoma’s 57th State Legislature. Board chair...
OWC Announces Departure of Executive Director Liz Charles
The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition today announced the departure of their Executive Director, Liz Charles. Charles has led the organization for more than three years and brought a fresh strategic perspective to the statewide organization’s efforts. Board chair Laura Lang said the departure is bittersweet, but she is excited to...
Press Release: OWC Names Board Vice Chairwoman
Oklahoma Women’s Coalition Names Board Vice Chairwoman Oklahoma City – Oklahoma Women’s Coalition, an advocacy organization working to advance gender equity and justice, announced the election of Bailey Perkins, State Advocacy and Public Policy Director for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, as...
Statement from Liz Charles, Executive Director, & OWC Board of Directors
Advocates in Oklahoma and across the country continue to shine a light on the trauma and anger caused by the long history of systemic racism, white supremacy, and unequal justice in our country. In the midst of a pandemic disproportionately affecting Black people due to economic inequality, lack of access...
COVID-19 Resources & OWC Coverage
COVID-19 Resources & OWC Coverage As we adapt to respond to the ever-changing circumstances around this crisis, OWC will continue to keep those we serve – women in Oklahoma – at the center of our work. Here you’ll find resources and pertinent information on how COVID-19 is impacting women within...
OWC Rallies for Women’s Rights Fight
For Immediate Release: February 20, 2020 CONTACT: Nicole Eubanks (405) 286-0356 nicole@okwc.org Oklahoma Women’s Coalition Rallies for Women’s Rights Fight Tulsa and Oklahoma City – Leading women’s organization joins the national battle to amend the Constitution to enshrine equal rights regardless of sex. Oklahoma Women’s Coalition will host a...