Latosha Lornes
Full Circle Adult Day Center
Latosha has worked in Senior Care all of her life. While in high school, she volunteered at local hospital. After HS graduation, she entered Langston University and earned bachelor of arts in Gerontology, while working as CNA at local nursing home and running track. Latosha later earned her Master’s in Health Care Administration with emphasis on Education from University of Phoenix. She has been blessed to work not only in her professional study area but also in many different areas of Sr care from Home Health, Hospice, Sr housing, Assisted Living/Memory Care, and Adult Day Care. Latosha is an OLLA graduate (Oklahoma Leadership Academy for Advocacy). She has been an Alzheimer Support Group Facilitator more than 10 years. She loves family and being able to help families.
socialservices@fullcircleok.org 405-447-2955 405-701-0249
Speaking Date: Friday, June 5th @ 12:00pm
Kevin Richardson
Member – OKC Walk to Find Alzheimer’s Association
The OKC Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest event in Oklahoma dedicated to raising awareness and support for families impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Held each fall, the Walk brings together thousands of participants, teams, and community partners to honor loved ones, celebrate hope, and raise funds for free local programs, research, and essential resources for caregivers and families.
kevin@shscentralok.com 405-226-1730
Speaking Date: Friday, June 19th @ 12:00pm
HeartLine is a support line and a lifeline for everyone in our community. Our confidential crisis lines and helplines run 24-hours-a-day and seven days a week. Give us a call or use our online directory to connect with local resources such as food, shelter, medical, financial support and more. Heartline has connections and resources for both 211 and 988 calls, along with having means of connecting through Chat messages as well. When looking at the statistics of those in need, a person can see how important their work is. To learn more about the service they provide to our communities, visit their website – https://heartline.ok.networkofcare.org/211/
405-778-8137 rparks@heartlineoklahoma.org
Speaking Date: Friday, June 26th @ 12:00pm
Kirk Smalley
President and Co-founder of Stand for the Silent
Kirk and Laura Smalley lost their 11 year old son on May 13th 2010 to suicide due to constant bullying. Since then they have been speaking out against bullying to over 6800 schools and community organizations reaching over 4.5 million youths and adults, as well as meeting with president Obama and the first lady. They have been invited to speak in 46 states and 18 countries to date. Our mantra is a simple statement born from a commitment to a child lost – to stop bullying in our world today. With unequaled dedication and commitment, they have tirelessly labored to inspire a world where our children can be safe and where no other parent feels the agony of a child lost to the effects of bullying.”
kirk@standforthesilent.org 405-714-5881
Speaking Date: Friday, July 10th @ 12:00pm
Kylie Turner
Executive Director – Abbott House
Abbott House Child Advocacy Center is a safe place for children to share their experiences regarding sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect, as well as being a witness to a crime or in a drug endangered situation.
Abbott House provides services to children ages 3 to 18 years old from District 21 (Cleveland, McClain, and Garvin counties), as well as surrounding areas. In 2025, over 1000 children were able to begin their healing journey after visiting Abbott House.
Although a stand alone non-profit organization, Abbott House works closely with law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, child protective services, mental health care professionals, and medical professionals to maintain a child friendly atmosphere during investigations of alleged child abuse.
405-514-6929 kturner@abbott-house.org
Speaking Date: Friday, July 17th @ 12:00 pm
Robert Keyes
Running for OK State Senate – District 24
Robert C. Keyes is an entrepreneur and business owner who has built multiple successful companies under the trade name Associated Industries. He started Associated Environmental Industries Corp. in 1992 as a water well and environmental drilling company. Over the years, he’s grown his business portfolio to include four offices across the central Midwest, offering services in drilling, earth-moving, construction, engineering, and geology.
His companies include:
Associated Environmental Industries, Corp. – Drilling and construction, Norman, OK (founded 1992)
EQUUS Environmental, LLC – Environmental engineering and consulting, Tulsa, OK (founded 2018)
StanTech, LLC – Environmental engineering and consulting, Oklahoma City, OK (founded 1986)
Genesis Environmental Solutions, LLC – Environmental and UST consulting, Oklahoma City, OK (founded 1989)
ECOVAC Services, LLC – Environmental remediation services, Marietta, GA (recently acquired; founded 1995)
Beyond running his businesses, Robert serves on the Board of Directors for the National Groundwater Association, the world’s largest groundwater organization. He is the current president-elect and has spoken across the U.S. and Canada, sharing insights on groundwater and environmental issues.
Robert is also deeply involved in industry leadership in Oklahoma. He’s the last original founding member still serving on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Groundwater Association and has held every leadership role on the board. He chairs the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s Contractors Advisory Council and serves on the Petroleum Storage Tank Advisory Council for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
With nearly fifty years in the industry, Robert has led his teams on major projects nationwide — from complex groundwater remediation at military bases and refineries to drilling large-scale water wells for cities and the EPA.
He’s also a strong advocate for small businesses and the industry as a whole, spending over twenty-five years working with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and Oklahoma City to support legislation that protects water resources and property rights.
Robert knows firsthand the challenges and rewards of growing a small business into a thriving enterprise and enjoys connecting with fellow business owners who share that entrepreneurial spirit.
405-936-235-6007 robert@keyesforstatesenate.com
Speaking Date: Friday, July 31st @ 12:00pm
Shenita Brown
CFO – Greater Oklahoma City YMCA
With over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial operations, management, and strategic planning across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, Brown oversees the association’s financial operations, ensuring the YMCA remains a stable and effective force in the community.
Brown brings an extensive background of leadership in financial management. Most recently, she served as the Director of Finance at INTEGRIS Health, Inc. for the INTEGRIS Medical Group. She was instrumental in establishing key performance indicators, enhancing financial processes, and driving strategic initiatives to align financial operations with broader organizational goals.
“I am honored to join an organization with such a rich history of service and impact,” said Brown. “The YMCA’s deep roots in the community and its commitment to meeting the ever-changing needs of those it serves are truly inspiring. I look forward to working closely with the team to ensure we continue to offer the programs and initiatives that make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families across central and western Oklahoma.”
405-924-3331 blessedassurance01@att.net
Speaking Date: Friday, August 28th @ 12:00pm
Kendal Torres
Founder/Executive Director – The Comeback Kid Society
Kendal Kelly Torres is the visionary founder of The Comeback Kid Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth. Driven by a deep passion for helping children and young adults who face significant life challenges, Kendal established The Comeback Kid Society to provide these individuals with the support, mentorship, and resources they need to overcome adversity and thrive.
Kendal’s commitment to social justice and youth empowerment stems from a lifelong dedication to service. Through her leadership, The Comeback Kid Society has grown into a vital community resource, offering tailored programs that address the unique needs of foster children, orphans, and students in detention and treatment centers. Her work is a testament to her belief in the power of second chances and the potential within every young person to succeed, regardless of their circumstances.
With an extensive background in mentoring and a heart for advocacy, Kendal continues to inspire others to join in the mission of bringing hope and transformation to those who need it most.
405-618-3909 comebackkidsociety@gmail.com
Speaking Date: Friday, September 11 @ 12:00pm
Lynn Pinegar
Light House Charities
My name is Lynn Pinegar. The first time I sailed, I was in high school and went sailing with my friend on his Sunfish. I had a great time even though I had no idea what I was doing and immediately capsized the boat when my friend let me drive. A few years later I decided I wanted to learn to sail, but at that time there was no one in OKC that was certified to teach sailing, so I had to teach myself.
After many frustrating months, I finally learned to sail and began to race. My husband and I joined the Oklahoma City Boat Club where I was exposed to many types of boats. Over the past 30 years, I have represented OCBC in several local, regional, national and even world events. During that time, I became a certified sailing instructor and coach. I then became an Instructor Trainer and Coach Trainer for US Sailing.
Twenty-five years later,I am still teaching and coaching sailing. Along my journey I have worked with a wide range of kids teaching all ages from preschool to high school, where I taught chemistry and physics.
I have already taught a generation of Oklahoma sailors and am excited to be working for OCBC teaching and coaching the next generation of sailors.
405-514-4946 lpinegar@sbcglobal.net
Speaking Date: Friday, September 18 @ 12:00pm