Board of Directors
Board Chair
Brent Hensley
KOCO
Chair Elect
Tana Cashion
Devon Energy Corp.
Vice Chair
Brooke Townsend
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Treasurer
Charles Holland
BancFirst
Advisory Board
Ex-officio Members
Mayor David F. Holt
Mayor of Oklahoma City and Dean of the Oklahoma City University School of Law
Paula Lewis
Chair of the OKCPS Board of Education
Dr. Jamie Polk
OKCPS Superintendent
Rhonda Baker
Greater OKC Chamber
Jennifer Reyes-Garcia
2024-25 OKCPS District Teacher of the Year
Read More About Kendra
Kendra S. Horn is a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for public education and community-driven solutions. As President and CEO, Kendra leads efforts to advance excellence in education, support innovative classroom initiatives and build strong partnerships that uplift OKCPS students, educators and families.
A fifth-generation Oklahoman and proud product of Oklahoma public schools, Kendra brings a deep understanding of the connection between education, building strong communities and workforce development. Her career is defined by service, impact and collaboration.
As a former Congresswoman representing Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District, she earned recognition for her bipartisan approach, securing over $1.6 billion in relief for Oklahoma businesses, advocating for military families and strengthening federal oversight for space and aeronautics programs as Chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee.
Kendra’s experience spans nonprofit management, government relations and strategic advocacy. She is known for bringing people together to solve challenges and deliver meaningful, measurable results.
Kendra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Tulsa and a Juris Doctor from SMU Dedman School of Law. A lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient, she is passionate about creating opportunities that build stronger communities and empowering future leaders.
Read More About Newt
Newt Brown currently serves as the Director of Finance & Operations for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and has been with The Foundation since 2011 when he was hired as Accounting Manager. In this role at The Foundation Newt performs, coordinates or oversees all duties related to HR, payroll, accounting and IT. Newt is a native of Norman, OK where he graduated from Norman High School and attended the University of Oklahoma obtaining a B.M.E in Vocal Music Education, magna cum laude.
He began his career in the private sector working in restaurant management, customer service, accounting & HR and after approximately 10 years transitioned to the non-profit sector in 2010. When not at The Foundation, Newt enjoys singing, travel, cooking/entertaining and spending time with family and friends. He shares his home with two ornery cats, Erwin & Cody, which adopted him and mostly keep him out of trouble.
Read More About Abbie
Abbie Vaughan currently serves as the Senior Director of Programs & Community Outreach for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. She has been with the Foundation since 2018 when she was hired as the Administrative Assistant/ReadOKC Coordinator. Abbie is a native Oklahoman and a product of Oklahoma City Public Schools, a graduate of the International Baccalaureate program at Classen School of Advanced Studies.
She has worked in the non-profit sector since graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2014. She graduated from UCO with dual degrees in Outdoor and Community Recreation and Exercise/Fitness Management. Outside of work, you’ll find her cooking and hosting parties for friends and family, practicing yoga, and spending time with her husband Clay and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Norah.
Read More About Candice
Candice Hillenbrand currently serves as the Director of Development for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. She joined the Foundation after serving as Chief Resource Officer at Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising.
Candice is a proud graduate of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, where she earned a degree in Mass Communications, and holds a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. She has held roles with The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, A Chance to Change, and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where she helped secure major grants and gifts to support vital community programs.
She is a member of Leadership Oklahoma City, Class 41, and currently serves on the board of directors for the Youth Leadership Exchange. In her free time, Candice enjoys spending time with her husband Dan and their two daughters, Noel and Madeline. She can often be found cheering on her daughters’ academic and extracurricular pursuits, including rowing regattas and college milestones.
Read More About Rachel
Rachel Davis serves as the ReadOKC and Communications Manager for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. In this role, she oversees ReadOKC programming including Reading Challenges, Reading Buddies & Book Clubs, and Access to Reading Materials. Rachel works closely with team members to plan Foundation Events, develop community partnerships, and make reading materials readily accessible to children in Oklahoma City Public Schools. She is also responsible for organizing communications materials for the organization.
Rachel was born and raised in Oklahoma, graduating from Duncan High School, then earning her bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 2014, and a bachelor’s in Fine Art from the University of Oklahoma in 2020. Rachel has experience working in the non-profit sector since 2020, and is proud to be returning to Oklahoma to serve the Oklahoma City community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going on walks, and starting new art projects.
Read More About Karrie
Karrie Reiswig serves as the Finance and Operations Specialist for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. She joined the team in August of 2022. In this role at the Foundation, Karrie supports the Director of Finance and Operations with bookkeeping and other projects. Karrie is a native of Oklahoma where she raised two awesome children.
She comes to the Foundation after 20 years spent in quick service restaurant management roles, with the last 11 served at Chick-fil-A as the Director of Drive-Thru Operations. There, she polished her skills in systems creation, customer service, and creative problem-solving, which she looks forward to using in new ways to support the Foundation’s mission. Outside of work, Karrie can be found trying out new recipes with her son, Face-timing with her daughter at school, or reading the kind of mystery/thriller book that you just have to finish in one night.