Laura Gutierrez is the Director of Business Administration at Neighborhood Services Organization, a non-profit that has served the at-risk and homeless populations of Oklahoma City for over 100 years. Since joining the organization in 2002, Laura has contributed to multiple programs, including the dental clinic and rent/mortgage assistance initiatives. She holds a Mini-MBA Certificate and a Certification in Non-Profit Management, as well as a Dental Assisting Permit.

In addition to her role at Neighborhood Services Organization, Laura is active in the dental community, serving on the boards of the Charitable Clinic Association and the Oklahoma Dental Assistant Association. She has also held leadership roles within the Oklahoma Society of Dental Assistants since 2016. In 2024, Laura began her term on the Board of Directors for RSVP of Central Oklahoma, Inc. She expresses her excitement about bringing her expertise to RSVP and is grateful for the opportunity to support such a meaningful organization.

Karen served 45 years at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and helps coordinate the NE OKC Community Collaborative. She connected RSVP of Central Oklahoma with their annual Holiday Food Drive. Karen currently also serves as Chair of the Ralph Ellison Foundation and Secretary of the CUOne Supervisory Committee, and is a member of the Regional Food Bank Board of Directors and the Stroud Community In Action Advisory Committee.

Maria is the Community Outreach Specialist with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oklahoma. She holds a bachelor’s degree in family studies from Southern Nazarene University. She serves on the board of Possibilities Inc., Calm Waters, serving on the fundraising committee, and the United Way, serving on the allocation committee. She has been a member of the Calle Dos Cinco civic group and served on the Citizens Advisory Board for the City of Oklahoma City. She has been a volunteer at Hilltop Pediatrics and the Integris Mobile Clinic. She and her husband, Cesar, have three children: Alejandra, 19, Adrianna, 17, and Cesar, 10.

Tena Slaughter retired from OG&E after 39 1/2 years of service, and has served on the Board of RSVP of Central Oklahoma since 2018.  While at OG&E, she worked in various areas, and her last position was Community Relations Coordinator for Oklahoma and Logan counties, which provided support for nonprofits and schools. In addition to currently serving on the RSVP of Central Oklahoma board, she serves on the boards of Areawide Aging Agency Advisory Council, March of Dimes and Our Kidz United.  While at OG&E, she served on the boards of Community Action Agency, Oklahoma Alliance Boys/Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Possibilities, Inc., United Way of Logan County, Black Chamber of Commerce and Salvation Army Boys/Girls Club Advisory Council.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Human Resources and an Associate’s Degree in Management and Marketing.  She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and is a certified basketball and volleyball official.  She has one son and three grandchildren.

Mr. J. Derek Miller is a dynamic leader with a passion for STEM outreach and workforce development. Derek Miller brings a wealth of experience from his roles as a Plans & Programs Engineer at Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters, his decade of experience in Silicon Valley, and over 20 years of business consulting in the private sector. He spearheads initiatives fostering agile, responsive science and engineering teams, notably founding the STEM Explorer Scout Post Network, which provides long-term STEM mentorship to youth and the Culture of Competencies Development Program paving the way to keep scientists and engineer on the cutting edge of technology.  His background spans engineering, program management, and executive coaching, equipping him with a unique perspective on organizational leadership, change management, and data-driven decision making. Derek is a certified leadership trainer and improv enthusiast, dedicating his time to empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential. He is certified to teach Situational Leadership, Team Leadership, and Leading People Through Change, and developed his own Leadership Through Laughter workshops for teens and adults. Mr. Miller is a PADI certified Master Trainer SCUBA instructor, an Emergency First Response CPR, Primary and Secondary Care instructor, and performs Dinner Detective theater at the Skirvin. He lives in Midwest City with his sweet dog Lucy and a few friendly rescued cats.

Chris Mostek joined RSVP’s Board in March of 2025. He works in consulting for oil & gas financing and lending, and he is a former banker with business manager with expertise in energy lending, profitability analysis, financial analysis, and process change management. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and an Masters in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, and has over 25 years of professional experience in management, sales, banking and lending, team management, and decision making. Chris and his wife live in Oklahoma City, and in his spare time, he enjoys running, reading, and participating in his Bible study fellowship men’s group.