Board President

Jessica Caruthers

Passionate about helping individuals with social and emotional delays, Jessie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is dedicated to the mission of The Griffin Promise. 

Board Vice President

Amie Ellison

Amie serves as both Vice President and Education Director for the board. Her expertise as an autism special educator within the school system serves to help the charity meet the needs of both students and teachers.

Board Secretary

Megan Henson

Megan serves the board with a law degree and expertise in education. Her knowledge helps the clinic maintain a professional and legal standing in all areas of their business. 

Executive Director

Lori Frederick

Lori is not only the director of the charity and clinic, she is Griffin's mom. She knows first hand what it means to be an autism mom. Her journey with her son makes every parent feel connected with The Griffin Promise.

Director of Therapy

Stephanie Barton

Stephanie serves on the board and the clinic as the director of therapy services. Her extensive background in working with developmental delays is an asset to each area of the charity. 

Volunteer Director

Torrie Moreton

Torrie began her career working with individuals with autism as a volunteer for the clinic's own, Griffin. Her passion for these children and experience allows her to guide the volunteers in their mission to help the clinic.

Libby Henson

Financial Advisor

Libby has worked for many years in the banking industry and understands the role of finances within the charity. She assists the director with taxes, budget, and loans as needed. 

Dr. Robert Thompson

Medical Advisor

Dr. Robert Thompson is a Speech Pathologist who has extensive knowledge in language disorders, autism, and selective mutism. He is very passionate about the clinic and helping our patients. 

Ashley Herde

Marketing and Fundraising Assistant

Ashley has been a big supporter of the clinic from its opening. She helps the team establish a community presence with graphics, materials, and her fundraising support. 

Tiffany Graves

Board Member

Tiffany came to our board after supporting the clinic for many years. She is currently a lawyer in the Tulsa area and is passionate about helping others. She also is a parent who is connected to helping those with social developmental delays.

Jill Leyba

Board Member

Jill has been a supporter of the clinic since before it's inception. Jill and her family have been consistently involved in the clinic's mission and events. Jill's knowledge of charity work and dedication to making a difference make her the perfect fit to serve our clinic. 

Fundraising Director

Gidget Harris

Since the beginning of Griffin's own program, Gidget has served the team as head of fundraising. Her continued training and efforts have helped the charity to become successful in event planning and goal setting. 

Fundraising Assistant

Rebecca Watkins

Becca began her time with our charity as an assistant to our executive director. As her career lead her in other directions, her passion for the clinic kept her involved as a member of the fundraising team.  

Marketing Director

Mickey Uphold

Mickey is an certified speaker, trainer, and life coach with an accomplished background in leadership, innovation, and marketing.  His passion is unlocking the human potential through experiential learning and mentorship.  Mickey and his family are founding members of the clinic and have been serving the clinic since it’s inception.

Board member positions open

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Contact us below to learn more about being a part of this wonderful team.  You could be just a step away from changing lives.