Meet the Speakers!

Dick Pryor

KGOU Radio
Master of Ceremonies

Dick Pryor is general manager at KGOU Radio, which serves over one million Oklahomans....

Marion Paden

Leadership Oklahoma
Master of Ceremonies

As President and CEO of Leadership Oklahoma, Marion Paden is responsible for the adult program, fundraising, community relations and board management....

J.C. Watts

(“J. C.”) Watts is a former Congressman who has spent his career following his own moral compass, even when those around him wanted him to be someone else

Garland McWatters

INPowerment guide, Live INPowered
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Garland McWatters’ quest is to help individuals unleash their creative energy to live INPowered lives.

Patrick Conlon

The Academy of Contemporary Music

Patrick Conlon is currently the Assistant Director of The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma

Elizabeth Larios

Elizabeth uses her interpersonal and leadership skills to organize and assist in the redevelopment and growth of Oklahoma City and abroad.

Zonly Looman

Studio Z Art Gallery and Tattoo

Zonly Looman is a well known Oklahoma based Native American Artist.

Dr. Alyssa L. Provencio

University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)

Dr. Alyssa L. Provencio is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and the Master of Public Administration program

Darrell A. Davis

Mayor Edmond Oklahoma

Darrell holds a variety of responsibilities in the Edmond / Oklahoma City Communities...

James Pepper Henry

First Americans Museum

James Pepper Henry is the Director and CEO of the First Americans Museum (FAM), a new cultural institution located in Oklahoma City.

James Cooper

Oklahoma City Council, Ward 2

Councilman Cooper works as an adjunct English professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and as an adjunct Film Studies and Philosophy professor at Oklahoma City University

Iman Enchassi

PhD, Professor of Religion UCO

My experiences as a child surrounded by war and conflict have shaped my passion as an adult for promoting unity and understanding.

MeShawn Green

Inclusion and Belonging Consultant, CSAA IG

MeShawn has worked in diversity, inclusion, and equity for nearly 20 years.

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