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Lynann

Lynann Sterk-Brooks

President & CEO

My Wish
I wish that we would grant the wish of every eligible child in Oklahoma!

Our Board

Carly McDavid

Carly McDavid

Chairwoman of the Board

Chief Operations Officer | Aviation Training Consulting, LLC
Ron Hardzog

Ron Hardzog

Vice-Chairman of the Board

Executive Director of Video Engineering | Cox Communications
Kevin Rueb

Kevin Rueb

Board Treasurer

Vice President of Finance and Accounting | Whiptail Midstream
Peter Tibbles

Peter Tibbles

Board Secretary

SVP Foreign Exchange, Financial Risk Management | Bank of Oklahoma
Carter Baumert

Carter Baumert

Immediate Past Chairman

Senior Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor | Merrill-Lynch (OKC)

Careers and Internships

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check out our current open positions. 

Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma spent 73% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 9% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 18% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990.  

We are proud to be a BBB Oklahoma Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity

The mission of Make-A-Wish Oklahoma is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are committed to ensuring every child, family member, volunteer, staff member, intern, and supporter that interacts with us can be their true and authentic self, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, faith, religion, age, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We serve a diverse group of children and families, and we strive to make sure each feels seen, heard, and understood—not only through our own actions but by filling our organization with people from all walks of life. We not only welcome differences, we celebrate them. Every person involved in wish granting has a part to play to promote inclusion. We understand that there will always be work to be done, and we will continue to create an environment of diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion so that we can equitably grant the wish of every eligible child.

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