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 joined TCF in 2022. She is originally from California. Michelle has a BA in Sociology and has been in the social work field for 8 years. She is excited to take on her new position here at TCF and explore what more Tulsa has to offer. Her favorite role outside of work is being mom to her child. She also enjoys exploring new places, trying new food and spending time with family and friends.
Brittney Bell – Front Desk Administrator
Brittney Bell joined TCF in 2023 where she provides administrative support for the Tulsa Community Foundation and George Kaiser Family Foundation. Before joining TCF, she 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. Irais Cortez was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and at the age of 16 years, moved from Mexico to the United States. Irais has work experience includes over 10 years with the legal system and 7 years in the nonprofit sector. In addition, she assists with interpretation/translations for court, medical appointments and other documentation. Irais holds a BA in Political Science, is an active volunteer for the Latinx community and is passionate about helping others and advocating for social justice.
Kevin Dieterle – HR Manager
Kevin joined TCF in 2022. An Oklahoma native, Kevin enjoys spending time with family and giving back to the Tulsa community.
Staci Erwin – Payroll & Benefits Manager
Staci and joined TCF in 2021. She is a Tulsa native and attended Jenks Public Schools and earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Oklahoma State University. Before coming to TCF, she worked in all areas of HR and Payroll in the manufacturing, safety, and call center world. Staci’s pride and joy are her twins who keep her busy outside of work. She enjoys spending time with her family and her very loved Labradoodle.
Mindy Flenniken – Accounting Clerk
Mindy joined TCF in 2016. She grew up in Kansas and graduated from Plainville High School. Shortly after, she moved to Oklahoma where she went on to earn a B.S. in Finance from Northeastern State University. She and her husband of 25 years have two sons. Mindy is excited to work for an organization that, at its heart, helps so many others. Mindy enjoys spending time with her family, baking, running and reading.
Haleigh Garber – Professional Learning & Development Administrator
Haleigh joined TCF in 2024. Haleigh grew up in Kingsport, TN where she received her bachelor’s from East Tennessee State University and master’s from Carson-Newman University. Excited to make a move from her hometown, she was able to relocate to Tulsa through Tulsa Remote in 2021. Prior to joining TCF, Haleigh was a Professional Development Specialist with a curriculum company as well a former mathematics educator. Outside of work, Haleigh enjoys spending time outside with her golden retriever and golden doodle.
Jordan Hamon – Staff Accountant
Jordan was born and raised in Oklahoma. She previous worked for Kaiser-Francis Oil Company for 11 years before moving to Tulsa Community Foundation. In her spare time she enjoys watching her son play baseball and spending time with family.
Caitlin Layne – HR Coordinator
Caitlin joined TCF in 2024. Caitlin is a native Tulsan and graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2022 with a BSBA in Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management. Prior to joining TCF, she worked in sporting goods retail where she was an Administrative Assistant. Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys reading, trying out local food spots, going to concerts, and spending time with her cats and partner.
Jessica Lee – Grants Manager
Jessica is the primary contact for donors when they advise grants through TCF funds to nonprofit agencies receiving distribution payments. Before joining TCF, Jessica worked for over 10 years in the banking industry serving in various roles. Jessica is a native Tulsan and attended Rogers State University. Outside of the office Jessica enjoys concerts, boating and spending time with her husband, and their three children.
Helen Michael – Payroll Specialist
Helen joined TCF in 2023. Helen is a native Oklahoman and recently moved to Tulsa from rural Oklahoma. She has previously worked in payroll in the healthcare, oil, natural gas industries and holds a Bachelor’s in Science of Business Management. Helen enjoys gardening, crochet, reading, and spending time with her family and dogs.
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 joined TCF in 2022. Keon graduated from Sand Springs. He then earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on management, from Oklahoma State University. Before coming to TCF, Keon worked 10 years in management and human resources in the manufacturing and retail sectors. When not in office, Keon enjoys spending his time with his three children and outdoors, whether in the yard or at the lake.
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
Cori joined TCF in 2019. Cori was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and has lived in Tulsa for 25 years. She has worked in Tulsa for the last 9 years as a social worker helping families in medical, educational and non-profit sectors. Cori is a first-generation college graduate, earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. She actively serves the Hispanic Community and loves spending time with her family and friends.
Liz Parducci – HR Director
Liz joined TCF and George Kaiser Family Foundation in 2020. Her professional experience includes Operations and New Business Ventures Initiatives for The Walt Disney Company and The Cheesecake Factory, Inc., as well as Human Resources and Training for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit Branch. She has served on various committees at Monte Cassino and Holland Hall schools. Liz received her undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Outside of work, Liz enjoys gardening, yoga, snow skiing and spending time with her family and friends.
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 joined TCF in 2022. Prior to joining TCF, he was a part of the accounting team at a window cleaning business located in Ohio, where he was born and raised. He moved to the Tulsa are in 2022. Outside of work, Brody and his wife enjoy hiking, watching movies, music, and spending time with their family and friends.
Holly Raley – Senior Program Officer
Holly joined TCF in 2015. Her professional experience includes strategic business development in the areas of: nonprofit, for-profit and small business. She serves on various boards and committees within Tulsa Public Schools and is an active member of the National Charity League. She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and the University of Oklahoma. In her spare time, she enjoys running, snow skiing, wakeboarding and traveling. Holly and her husband, have two daughters.
Jessica Sisemore – Senior Program Officer
Jessica joined TCF in 2015. Before TCF, Jessica worked in the Tulsa nonprofit community with positions at Tulsa Ballet, OU-Tulsa and Iron Gate. She received her undergraduate degree in music performance at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri and a Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration at New York University. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys time with her husband, and their daughters.
Jenny Stasinopoulos – Program Coordinator
Jenny joined TCF in 2021. Before TCF, Jenny established the Volunteer Program for the Discovery Lab children’s museum. As a product of Tulsa, she graduated from Union Public Schools and earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from NSU. Jenny taught at a Title I school in Tulsa for several years. She then spent the next five years in Denver, Colorado as the director of a non-profit office serving the youth, young adults, and families of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. She also serves on the board of directors for the St. Nektarios Education Fund which partners with local communities in Kenya and Uganda to provide education to children in remote villages. Outside of work, Jenny enjoys traveling, checking out Tulsa’s local haunts, and spending time with her friends, family, and two rescue dogs; Ellie and Honey Bun.