About US
The Turning Point philosophy is anchored by two fundamental convictions:
1) communities have inherent strengths and
2) everyone has a stake in public health.
In addition, OTPC provides guidance and support to local Turning Point partnerships for implementation of the Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan (OHIP) through established Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) and aligning public health efforts with vested stakeholders and partners at the state level.
VISION
Creating a healthier future and improving the quality of life for Oklahomans through partnerships.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
In order to improve the health of all Oklahomans, the Oklahoma Turning Point Council champions the Turning Point philosophy by supporting community partnerships through:
- Education & advocacy,
- Sharing opportunities and resources, and
- Promoting local and state efforts
2024 OTPC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Melissa Simms, Chair
- Stephanie Mansour, Vice Chair
- Laura Ross, Past Chair
- Jeaneen Pointer, Secretary
- Lorri Essary, Co-Chair Policy
- Ryan Kilpatrick, Co-Chair Policy
- Adrienne Elder, Co-Chair Policy
- Kaylee Cale, Co-Chair Policy
- Jeanean Yanish Jones, Co-Chair Finance
- Jill Hazeldine, Co-Chair Finance
- Kim Whaley, Co-Chair Membership
- Sharhonda Givens, Co-Chair Membership
- Annissa Chadick, Co-Chair Membership
- Cathy Billings, Co-Chair Membership
- Kashlie Olson, Co-Chair Communications
- Leigh Woody, Co-Chair Communications
- Keith Kleszynski, Chair Data
The Public Health Institute of Oklahoma (PHIO) serves as the fiscal agent for the Oklahoma Turning Point Council.
OTPC PAST CHAIRS
- 1998-2000 Valerie Williams & Larry Olmstead
- 2001 Valerie Williams
- 2002 Carol Bush
- 2003 Amber Browning
- 2004 Russell Brewer
- 2005 Kelli McNeal
- 2006 Kim Hukill
- 2007 J. Sunshine Cowan
- 2008 Paula Price
- 2009 Judy Duncan
- 2010 Jackie Jones
- 2011 Gaylene Stiles
- 2012 Ameyka Pittman
- 2013 Candida Manion
- 2014 Yvon Fils-Aime
- 2015 Susan Waldron
- 2016 Lynn Goldberg Smith
- 2017 Sandy Foster
- 2018 Doug Moore
- 2019 Kim Whaley
- 2020 Nikkiey Morton
- 2021 Adrienne Elder
- 2022 Angela Christian
- 2023 Laura Ross
