Staff Profiles
Phil Lakin, Jr. – Chief Executive Officer
Phil Lakin, Jr. has led Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF) since TCF’s formation. Phil works with TCF’s Board of Trustees to set the strategic vision for TCF and supervises both long-term and daily goals and activities. Phil is passionate about his work with donors, community leaders and elected officials to improve the Tulsa area. Phil serves the City of Tulsa as the Tulsa City Councilor for District 8, comprising much of south Tulsa. Phil is past president of the Rotary Club of Tulsa, the 10th largest Rotary club in the world, and serves on the boards of many national and regional not-for-profit entities.
Phil is a native Tulsan and graduate of Jenks High School. He earned his BBA in economics and finance, as well as his MBA, from Baylor University. Before joining TCF, Phil worked for Baylor University’s Office of Development, managing development efforts for northeastern Texas and six additional states. He and his wife Adriane have three sons. Phil has hiked or climbed to the summits of 69 of the 70 14,000’ mountains in the continental United States.
Jeff Stava – Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Stava brings a business background to his work at TCF and George Kaiser Family Foundation. Jeff graduated from Jenks High School in 1987 and obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University in 1991.
Jeff helps set strategic vision for the foundation, oversees the operations and works to increase efficiency while maintaining superior service for donors and nonprofit agencies. In addition to his role as COO, he serves as the executive director of the Tulsa Beautification Foundation (a supporting organization of TCF) where he works on projects including downtown revitalization, economic development, assisting neighborhood improvement projects and various beautification projects around Tulsa. Jeff also oversees George Kaiser Family Foundation’s (GKFF) real estate portfolio and is the executive director and trustee for A Gathering Place for Tulsa the George Kaiser Family Foundation’s 100 acre, $400mm river front park development.
Jeff is a graduate of Leadership Tulsa (Class 28), trustee and vice chair for the Tulsa Airport Improvement Trust, Immediate past chairman of the VisiTulsa Regional Tourism Executive Board of Directors, vice chair of the Tulsa Metro Chamber Executive Board of Directors, member of the Board of Governors for Catholic Charities and is a member and officer of Young Presidents Organization. In 2013 Jeff helped recruit the BASSMasters Classic to Tulsa. In 2019 Jeff was inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame. Jeff and his wife have 2 sons.
Mike Dodson – Chief Development Officer
Mike serves the community by assisting donors and the nonprofit sector with the creation of charitable funds and program solutions. He oversees TCF’s donor and delivery services, gift recognition, asset development, special events, promotional efforts and marketing activities. He also develops and administers select special projects to promote collaboration, improve outcomes and advance the Tulsa region.
Mike’s career includes broad corporate, nonprofit and development experience in the fields of oil and gas exploration, small business management, university athletics, major event management and sports administration. He most recently was Executive Director of the Tulsa Sports Commission, a nonprofit organization where more than $100 million in economic impact was generated to benefit the Tulsa region. He holds board positions with several organizations including The University of Tulsa, Camp Loughridge, Park Friends, Oktoberfest, Inc. and Tulsa Tough. A long-time Tulsan and graduate of The University of Tulsa, Mike enjoys sports, the outdoors and traveling. Mike and his wife, have two sons.
Kristin Karlin – Controller
Kristin was born and raised in Texas, before moving to Tulsa to attend college. Kristin obtained her Bachelors of Science in Accounting and her MBA from the University of Tulsa. It was during college that she fell in love with Tulsa and its big town appeal, but small town feel. She has worked for public accounting firms and a publicly held company in her career and is excited to work for this great organization. She enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her family. She and her husband have four children.
Michelle Ahmed – Program Coordinator
Michelle Ahmed joined TCF in 2022 where she supports the Program and Grants team and provides administrative support to the Tulsa Community Foundation. Before joining TCF, she was and still is highly involved in social work. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Aprajita Bajaj – Senior Accountant
Aprajita Bajaj joined TCF in 2024 where she supports with financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of financial information. Before joining, TCF she was the CFO of Volunteers of America of Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the University of Tulsa.
Brittney Bell – Front Desk Administrator
Brittle Bell joined TCF in 2023 where she provides administrative support for the Tulsa Community Foundation. Before joining TCF, she he worked at multiple branches and departments at TTCU, The Federal Credit Union. She is a graduate of Oologah Talala High School.
Nattasha Bogdanova – Donor Services & Fund Advisor
Nattasha Bogdanova joined TCF in 2024. She was born in Russia and has lived in Tulsa for over 30 years. Before joining TCF, she worked in financial analysis, business planning, and process and technology roles related to integrations at several multi-billion-dollar corporations. She is a graduate of University of Tulsa. Nattasha loves art, meditation, and her adult son.
Kayla Cervi – Program Coordinator
Kayla Cervi joined TCF in 2024 where she supports the Program and Grants team and provides administrative support to the Tulsa Community Foundation. Before joining TCF, Kayla spent two years with The Oklahoma City Community Foundation, and before that, 10 years with The University of Oklahoma.
Irais Cortez-Cruz – Program Coordinator
Irais joined TCF in 2022 where she supports the Program and Grants team and provides administrative support to the Tulsa Community Foundation. She also assists with interpretation/translations for court, medical appointments and other documentation. Before joining TCF, she worked for over 10 years with the legal system and 7 years in the nonprofit sector. She is a graduate of Northeastern State University.
Kevin Dieterle – HR Manager
Kevin Dieterie joined TCF in 2022 where he provides human resource support for Tulsa Community Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation and several small non-profits connected with these organizations. Before joining TCF, he worked in human resources for over 20 years.
Staci Erwin – Payroll & Benefits Manager
Staci Erwin joined TCF in 2021 where she provides payroll data, manages employee deductions, salary changes, and administers benefit plans for Tulsa Community Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation and several small non-profits connected with these organizations. Before joining TCF, she worked in all areas of HR and Payroll in the manufacturing, safety, and call center world. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University.
Mindy Flenniken – Accounting Clerk
Mindy Flenniken joined TCF in 2016 where she maintains financial records and ensures the smooth operation of the accounting department by completing administrative tasks, data entry, and basic financial analysis. Before joining TCF, she worked as a Medical Transcriptionist along with volunteering weekly for Meals on Wheels. She is a graduate of Northeastern State University.
Amy Freiberger – Program Officer
Amy Freiberger joined TCF in 2025 where she serves as a Program Officer – Development, assisting donors with charitable funds. Before joining TCF, she spent over two decades in higher education advancement, working in development, fundraising, alumni engagement, event management, and strategic planning. Amy is a two-time graduate of The University of Tulsa.
Haleigh Garber – Professional Learning & Development Administrator
Haleigh Garber joined TCF in 2024 where she works alongside the HR Team to develop and implement learning strategies to the employees of funds and LLCs supported by Tulsa Community Foundation and George Kaiser Family Foundation. Before joining TCF, she worked as a Professional Development Specialist of L&D for a curriculum company and being a former mathematics educator. She is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and Carson-Newman University.
Jordan Hamon – Staff Accountant
Jordan Roberts joined TCF in 2019 where she ensures the accurate and timely processing of all contribution income and other revenue received by TCF. Before joining TCF, she worked for Kaiser-Francis Oil Company.
Caitlin Layne – HR Coordinator
Caitlin Layne joined TCF 2024 where she works alongside the Human Resouces Manager to provide human resource support for Tulsa Community Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation and several small non-profits connected with these organizations. Before joining TCF, she was an Administrative Assistant in sporting goods retail. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University.
Jessica Lee – Grants Manager
Jessica Lee joined TCF in 2015 where she is the primary contact for donors when they advise grants through TCF funds to nonprofit agencies receiving distribution payments. Before joining TCF, she worked for over 10 years in the banking industry serving in various roles. She is a graduate of Rogers State University.
Yesenia Marin – Staff Accountant
Yesenia Marin joined TCF in 2025. She is from Chicago but moved to Tulsa in 2006. Before joining TCF, she was an Office Manager for a small firm where she performed accounting duties. During her spare time, she manages her local ice cream shops and loves spending quality time with her family. Yesenia holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from The University of Phoenix.
Helen Michael – Payroll Coordinator
Helen joined TCF 2023 where she works alongside the Payroll & Benefits Manager and Specialist acting as the technical expert related to all payroll duties for Tulsa Community Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation and several small non-profits connected with these organizations. Before joining TCF, she worked in payroll in the healthcare, oil, and natural gas industries. She is a graduate of the University of Pheonix.
Aaron Miller – Head of National Partnerships
Aaron Miller joined TCF in 2024 where he enhances the effectiveness and longevity of non-profit initiatives within the network of the Tulsa Community Foundation and George Kaiser Family Foundation. Before joining TCF, he served as the Program Officer for Talent Strategy for the George Kaiser Family Foundation. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Northwestern University.
Keon Miller – Senior HR Generalist
Keon Miller joined TCF in 2022 where he provides human resource support for Tulsa Community Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation and several small non-profits connected with these organizations. to the employees of funds and LLCs supported by Tulsa Community Foundation and George Kaiser Family Foundation. Before joining TCF, he had 10 years in management and human resources in the manufacturing and retail sectors. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University.
Jacqueline Ortiz Guzman – Accounting Clerk
Jacqueline Ortiz Guzman joined TCF in 2024 where she ensures the smooth operation of the accounting department by completing administrative tasks, data entry, and basic financial analysis. Before joining TCF, she took some time away from the professional environment to care for her family. She graduated from Northeastern State University.
Corazon Pardo – Program Associate
Corazon Pardo (Cori) joined TCF in 2019 where she supports the Program and Grants team and provides administrative support to the Tulsa Community Foundation. Before joining TCF, she was a social worker helping families in medical, educational and non-profit sectors. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.
Liz Parducci – HR Director
Liz Parducci joined TCF 2020 providing human resource direction and support for Tulsa Community Foundation, George Kaiser Family Foundation and several small non-profits connected with these organizations. Before joining TCF, she worked in Operations and New Business Ventures Initiatives for The Walt Disney Company and The Cheesecake Factory, Inc., Human Resources and Training for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit Branch. She is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Jennifer Plank – Senior Accountant
Jennifer Plank joined TCF in 2022. She was raised in Oklahoma and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma State University. Before joining TCF, Jennifer became a CPA and worked in both public and private accounting. Her husband’s career took them to South Carolina and Mississippi before settling back down in the Tulsa area in 2014. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her on the golf course cheering on her daughter.
Brody Poling – Staff Accountant
Brody Poling joined TCF in 2022 where he ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll, managing employee benefits, and assisting in contract management to support TCF’s financial operations. Before joining TCF, he worked as a part of an accounting team in Ohio.
Jessica Sisemore – Senior Program Officer
Jessica joined TCF in 2015 where she he performs business/funds development and stewardship roles for Tulsa Community Foundation. Before joining TCF, she worked in the Tulsa nonprofit community with positions at Tulsa Ballet, OU-Tulsa and Iron Gate. She is a graduate of William Jewell College in Liberty and New York University.
Jenny Stasinopoulos – Program Coordinator
Jenny joined TCF in 2021 where she supports the Program and Grants team and provides administrative support to the Tulsa Community Foundation. Before joining TCF, she established the Volunteer Program for the Discovery Lab children’s museum, was in education and was the director of a non-profit office serving the youth, young adults, and families of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. She is a graduate of Union Public Schools and NSU.