Speakers

Let's welcome Sheriff Tommie Johnson III as speaker tonight!

Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III is an Oklahoma City native and a decorated law enforcement professional. The son of a grocery store butcher, Johnson attended Oklahoma City Public Schools his entire life. He went to Hillcrest Elementary; Northeast Middle School; and graduated from U.S. Grant High School where he and his wife, Amanda, were classmates.

Johnson was an all-state baseball player at Grant and played at East Central University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Biology.

Johnson began his law enforcement career with the University of Oklahoma Police Department. In 2015, he joined the Norman Police Department, where he was promoted to the rank of Master Police Officer and was recently honored with the City of Norman Police Department’s Centennial Award. Johnson has served on the hiring board, bargaining committee and uniform committee, in addition to earning the Department’s lifesaving award.

Let's welcome Shenita Brown! Her topic tonight is "We're Continuing Our Search:  Finding Your Voice After Rejection"

Shenita Brown - Her professional journey and penchant for excellence has taken her from accountant to entrepreneur to CFO through multiple industries, both in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, an MBA, and is a licensed CPA. But beyond the numbers and spreadsheets, she’s passionate about helping people think critically and get clarity when life hands them the unexpected. She knows what it’s like to be passed over, to question your path, and to wonder if your voice really matters. This prompted her to launch Crossroads and Catalysts, a podcast created to help people navigate tough decisions, uncertain transitions, and defining moments. Whether she’s speaking, podcasting, mentoring, or writing, her goal is always the same: to offer insight that’s honest, reflective, and grounded. Outside of work and creative projects, she enjoys staying active—she's even been known to row! She spent two years on a corporate rowing team, where they proudly placed second in their second season. She also enjoys spending quality time with her grandson. You’ll often find her making handmade soap— one of her favorite creative outlets

Let's Welcome D’Anna Pulliam, a member of The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, is presenting, Buck$ 4 Bikes. The Auxiliary pursues donations all year from individuals, service groups and businesses across Oklahoma & Cleveland Counties to purchase bikes at Christmas for the neediest children residing in our community. She is the recipient of the Women’s Auxiliary Woman of the Year and The Salvation Army Volunteer of the Year. D’Anna has served as Auxiliary President and participates in numerous other committees. She volunteers at many of the Salvation Army programs, but her passion is getting new bikes for Angel Tree kids at Christmas. D’Anna and her husband, Bob, have been married 54 years; have two daughters and 5 grandchildren. In her leisure time, D’Anna enjoys playing and teaching an ancient Chinese tile game, Mah Jongg.