Lead Forward is a dynamic, four-month leadership development program designed to equip young professionals with the skills and tools needed to be more inclusive leaders in their workplaces and communities.

Created by the TYPROS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Crew, this program offers participants the opportunity to engage with community partners, learn from DEI experts, and apply best practices that foster more inclusive environments. Through interactive learning, hands-on experiences and meaningful discussions, participants will gain practical knowledge they can immediately apply to their professional and personal leadership journeys.

2025 Lead Forward cohort begins May 30 and ends on September 23, 2025.

Applications have closed for this cohort. We look forward to seeing your application next time!

Summer 2025 Cohort Members:

David Howman (JP Morgan Chase) | Joseph Onema (My Brother’s Keeper and Impact Tulsa) | Lexi Bollis (City of Tulsa) | Jamie Ellette (Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma) | September Boles (ONE Gas) Kylan Clark (Tulsa Job Corps) | Jessica Goodman (Tulsa Public Schools) | Chinh Doan (Chinh Doan Marketing and Media) | Teandrea Dyer | Symone Gittens (2U) | Evelyn Larson (AAON) | Emily Soberanis (Spirit Bank) | Amy Hernandez (Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office) | Shayna Talton (Eastside Rise) | Katherine Smith (The NORDAM Group) | Mandy Lyons (Stillwater Chamber of Commerce) | Kendra Landis (Mercy) | Brennen Gray (Catholic Charities) | Juddie Williams (Tulsa Remote) | Carolina Morris (Hillcrest) | Kerri Lee Robinson (Limestone Construction) | Rene Bramlett (Da’Shade Room Eyewear) | Amber Prosser (SAA Group) | Jori Cowley (Leadership Tulsa) | Faith Kelly (Tulsa CARES) | Jamie Ellette (Girls Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma) | Brandon Dinsmore (OSU Institute of Technology)

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Hannah Phillips (TYPROS DEI Co-Crew Leader) at hphillips@tulsacampfire.org.

Participants and Benefits

TYPROS membership is a requirement of this program. If you’re not a member, you will be asked to complete the free membership process before starting the program.

By participating, you will:

• Attend two community events per month

• Watch curated micro-learning videos

• Reflect on your experiences to deepen your understanding of inclusive leadership. 

Those who complete the program will leave with tangible credentials for their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, demonstrating their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re ready to grow as a leader, challenge your perspectives and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today!

2025 Cohort Schedule Overview

• Program Duration: May 30th – September 23rd

• Application Opens: April 1st

• Application Closes: May 1st

• Confirmation of Acceptance: May 23rd

• Program Kick-Off and Orientation: May 30th at 12 PM (Zoom)

• Mid-Point Program Check-In: July 31st at 5:30 PM

• Celebration Event: September 23rd at 5:30 PM

Virtual Open House

Lead Forward Virtual Open House Sessions

All Virtual Open House Sessions are closed but you can still reach out to Hannah Phillips (TYPROS DEI Co-Crew Leader) for questions at hphillips@tulsacampfire.org.