Kathleen O’Toole serves as board president and has more than 20 years of experience in executive and project management, teaching, and motivational speaking. She also has trained more than 600 new employees in sales, management, and communication. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, a master’s degree in management, and a PhD in instructional leadership and academic curriculum. She is a member of Toastmasters International Speakers Association and is the District 16 Oklahoma Toastmasters 2019-2020 Club Growth Director. She and her husband have three grown children.

Marla Mercer-Cole, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), is vice president of Mercer-Adams Funeral Home. In her role, Marla oversees the After Care program for families, facilitates four grief support groups, and is responsible for community relations. She started her career in the family business in 1998 and received her LPC in 2002.  Marla is one of two Fellow in Thanatology (FT): Death, Dying, and Bereavement in the state. Marla holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in psychology from Eastern Nazarene College. She also received a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Southern Nazarene University. She has served on the board of directors of RSVP of Central Oklahoma for six years, served on the board for the NW Oklahoma City Chamber, and the Oklahoma Mental Health Counseling Association, and is past-president for the Academy of Senior Professionals. Marla and her husband, Tim, have two grown sons and five grandchildren.

Tara Bradley retired from ONE Gas, Inc. in 2018 where she served as community investment coordinator. In her role with ONE Gas, she managed the employee volunteer program and United Way Campaign. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology from Hampton University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. She serves on the board for the Oklahoma County Nutrition Foundation. She has two grown daughters, Jillian and Jennifer.

Kim McAllister is the owner of Sooner Calligraphy and Kim’s Comfort Care. Kim has provided handwritten calligraphy services for more than 30 years and also teaches classes and private lessons in calligraphy. In her business Kim’s Comfort Care, she provides care and fun for dogs, specializing in small dogs, seniors, and rescues. Kim holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has served on the board of directors for RSVP of Central Oklahoma since 2008.

Wanda Patrick retired from H.G. Martin, Jr., CPA in 2017, where she assisted clients in organizing and setting up business procedures and managed computer software programs. She is certified by the National Association of Legal Assistants. She has served as a board member for RSVP of Central Oklahoma for two years and also was appointed to the RSVP Advisory Committee. Wanda is from Midwest City and has a grown daughter and four grandchildren.

Tena Slaughter retired from OG&E after 35 years as community relations coordinator, providing support for nonprofits and schools in Oklahoma and Logan counties. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management and human resources, and an associate degree in management and marketing. In addition to serving on the RSVP of Central Oklahoma board, she serves on the boards of Community Action Agency, Oklahoma Alliance Boys/Girls Club, Our Kids United, United Way of Logan County, and OKC Black Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and is a certified basketball and volleyball official. She has one grown son, Jeffrey Morris.

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.