Staff

Marcia Bruno-Todd is committed to strengthening communities by fostering engagement and ensuring diverse voices are included in decision-making. As Executive Director of Leadership Tulsa, she connects individuals and organizations across business, government, and nonprofits to address challenges and create opportunities that benefit the broader community.

With a strong background in program development, Marcia has created initiatives that link individuals to meaningful service opportunities and helped organizations build partnerships that deliver real results. Her work has supported civic engagement efforts across Oklahoma and the nation, earning her recognition for her practical approach and dedication to effective collaboration.

Marcia serves on several nonprofit boards and civic commissions, reflecting her deep commitment to giving back. She has received numerous honors, including Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 Under 40, the Journal Record’s Achievers Under 40, and the Tulsa League of Women Voters’ Madame President Award. Her ability to connect people and ideas to build connections across sectors has also been recognized in Forbes Women.

Deeply passionate about education, Marcia has worked with K-12 schools, higher education, and nonprofits, including Tulsa Public Schools, Teach For America, and Oklahoma State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University, a master’s in public administration from Arkansas State University, and is pursuing a doctorate in education from the College of William & Mary. A graduate of the Hispanic Leadership Institute’s inaugural class and a 2024 Aspen Institute Healthy Communities Fellow, Marcia continues to focus on empowering others to contribute to their communities.

Her work is rooted in accountability, community engagement, and collaboration, inspiring a new generation of leaders to create positive, lasting change and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

Kendall joined the Leadership Tulsa team in April 2016. Born and raised in Tulsa, Kendall graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management. Throughout her career, nonprofit management has been the central theme, doing everything from data entry to event management to organizational finance. Kendall enjoys helping create new systems and solutions to maximize outcomes and is always happy to help other organizations when they need guidance. When she’s not managing the Leadership Center, Kendall enjoys performing in local theatre productions. She is the resident stage manager for Tulsa Repertory Musicals, where she also serves on the board.

Michael is a Tulsa product, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. He then went on to Pittsburg State University in Kansas where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in communications.

Michael returned to Tulsa after graduating in the spring of 2014 and started working for Tulsa Job Corps Center. At Job Corps he worked with young adults ages 16 to 24 and as the career transitions manager, he assisted youth with their career placements after completion of the program. He started working for Workforce Tulsa in May of 2018 as the business services manager.

Michael has a passion for helping job seekers acquire long term employment with quality employers and connecting employers with quality employees. Michael joined the KIPP Tulsa staff in 2019 as a physical education instructor and head football coach. In 2020 he became the Dean of Students for KIPP Tulsa High School.

Michael has a deep passion for helping youth to reach their fullest potential – academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. He will continue to serve the youth at KIPP Tulsa through after school sports activities. Michael is excited to work with and learn from a diverse groups of individuals to help make an positive impact for a better Tulsa.

Savannah Chamberlin grew up in Riverside, California, and moved to Tulsa in 2017. Savannah attended Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, and continued pursuing her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she obtained a B.S in Criminal Justice. She is currently working towards her Master’s of Public Administration at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. Savannah has previously worked in tribal government and nonprofits, focusing on serving the community. She is a part of Duck Creek Ceremonial Grounds and remains connected to her previous work through volunteer services.  Savannah enjoys spending time with her partner Houston and their dogs. Through her work, Savannah has found a passion for serving the community and making a positive impact in Tulsa. She is thrilled to join Leadership Tulsa and learn from such a diverse group of individuals.

Hannah Jarman has served Changemakers over the past four years as a Coach, Coach Mentor, and Program Coordinator for Power of Youth and officially joined the staff in July 2022 as a Program Manager. She moved from the south suburbs of Chicago to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2017 with Teach for America to teach 6th and 7th grade social studies. Utilizing her degree in Global Studies (Conflict Resolution) and Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Hannah became passionate about bringing current events and relevant history into her classroom for discussion. She quickly realized the impact student voice can have on building power in communities. Her motivation derives from the hope and passion she sees in students everyday to change the world as they (and we) know it.  Throughout her five years in the classroom, Hannah has coached debate, Changemakers, and other teachers. She is excited for the next big adventure.

Rachel Humphrey has been a classroom educator for the last ten years at Council Oak Elementary in Tulsa Public Schools. Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, she moved to Tulsa to attend the University of Tulsa in 2008, where she was a member of the women’s rowing team. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education she began teaching 5th grade at Council Oak. While teaching, Rachel was involved in various after school programs and positions. Most recently, she was a Changemakers coach and was inspired by the work being done throughout the program. In her classroom Rachel put an emphasis on student voice, building community, and collaboration. She is passionate about empowering youth to find and use their voices to impact their communities. She is excited to join the Changemakers team!  Rachel is married to Brian Humphrey and together they are proud parents of Evelyn, Violet, and Bennett.

Jori Cowley grew up on a ranch in the rural community of Vinita, Oklahoma, and is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and Native American studies. Jori is passionate about affirming tribal sovereignty in the state of Oklahoma and creating a pathway for diverse people to have equal access to community resources. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and thrifting cowboy boots for her boot collection.

Cecilia is a Tulsa native, graduating from Union High School in 2019. Afterwards, she attended Tulsa Community College and then went on to the University of Tulsa where she graduated in 2023 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and double minored in Education and Early Intervention. During her time at the University of Tulsa, Cecilia was actively involved in leading meaningful multicultural/DEI work on campus and the larger Tulsa community as the president of the Vietnamese Student Association, research assistant at the Study of the Prevention, Adjustment, and Resilience to Trauma and Adversity Lab, and social media manager for Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi-American (APIDA) Tulsa. After graduating, she worked as a research coordinator at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research managing two mental health research projects and organizing events for their DEI Committee. Through her work, Cecilia has developed a passion in enhancing DEI education within large institutions and being a mental health leader for the Vietnamese and wider Asian American community. In her free time, Cecilia enjoys playing guitar, thrifting vintage clothes, attending concerts, and eating food with her friends. She is thrilled to join Leadership Tulsa and make a difference!