Jessica joined OK Policy as a Communications Associate in January 2018. A Mexican immigrant, she was a Clara Luper Scholar at Oklahoma City University where she obtained a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy. Prior to joining OK Policy, Jessica worked at a digital marketing agency in Oklahoma City. She is an alumna of both the National Education for Women (N.E.W.) Leadership Institute (2013) and OK Policy's Summer Policy Institute (2015). In addition to her role at OK Policy, Jessica serves as a board member for Dream Action Oklahoma in OKC and communications director for Dream Alliance Oklahoma in Tulsa.
Barring COVID-19 outbreak, Tulsa gets through potentially explosive weekend; Heated confrontations at Trump rally, but interactions remain largely nonviolent; Amid national turmoil, Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District has its shining moment; How Managed Care Organizations work — and potentially reduce health care services for Oklahomans [More...]
Amid coronavirus record highs, Tulsa braces for thousands to gather for Trump rally, protests; Norman council reduces police budget as cities confront calls to cut PD spending; COVID-19 spending website lacking despite state law; [More...]
COVID-19: Spike in new cases continues Tuesday, as Oklahoma reports another new high; OKC City Council approves police department budget over objections; Norman votes to cut police funding; Tulsa police major's comment on shooting blacks was cringe-inducing, 'tone deaf,' deputy chief tells Mayor's Police and Community Coalition. [More...]
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]
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Trump picks Tulsa for return of signature campaign rallies; Lawmaker pitches policing reforms … again; Policy Matters: Budgets should reflect community values; ‘We are here’: Black Women Voices hosts event in response to governor’s panel on race; COVID-19: 2 more deaths reported with 117 new cases across Oklahoma. [More...]
In new poll, Oklahoma voters say racial discrimination a problem, protester anger justified; Tulsa police release video of officers handcuffing black teens for jaywalking; Internal investigation under way; [More...]
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Barring COVID-19 outbreak, Tulsa gets through potentially explosive weekend; Heated confrontations at Trump rally, but interactions remain largely nonviolent; Amid national turmoil, Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District has its shining moment; How Managed Care Organizations work — and potentially reduce health care services for Oklahomans [More...]
Amid coronavirus record highs, Tulsa braces for thousands to gather for Trump rally, protests; Norman council reduces police budget as cities confront calls to cut PD spending; COVID-19 spending website lacking despite state law; [More...]
COVID-19: Spike in new cases continues Tuesday, as Oklahoma reports another new high; OKC City Council approves police department budget over objections; Norman votes to cut police funding; Tulsa police major's comment on shooting blacks was cringe-inducing, 'tone deaf,' deputy chief tells Mayor's Police and Community Coalition. [More...]
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]
