Shiloh Kantz was named OK Policy's Executive Director in October 2022 following a national search. She first joined the organization in February 2010 serving in roles that included Director of Operations and Development, Deputy Director, and Interim Executive Director. Shiloh is a Rockwood Leadership Institute 2023 National Leading from the Inside Out Fellow, a member of the State Priorities Partnership Steering Committee, and a member of VEST, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities to achieve positions of power and influence for women leaders in the workplace. Prior to joining OK Policy, she worked as a controller for an Oklahoma small business group. She is a wife, mother of three, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
By: Shiloh Kantz
February 14, 2025 // Updated: February 14, 2025
Not every act of courage will make the history books, and that’s okay. What matters is that you take action. You show up. You decide not to stay silent in the face of injustice. Because when you take that step, I promise others will follow. And when enough of us find our courage, we will tip the balance toward change. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
January 3, 2025 // Updated: January 3, 2025
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to set our sights on building a brighter future for Oklahoma—a future where every child, every family, and every community has the opportunity to thrive. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
December 19, 2024 // Updated: December 19, 2024
This column originally ran in the Journal Record on May 29, 2024
This legislative session, lawmakers placed great emphasis on budget transparency. It’s been revealing to watch the process unfold, but there are steps lawmakers can take to build on… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
December 12, 2024 // Updated: October 24, 2025
This column originally appeared Dec. 4, 2024 in The Journal Record
Nonprofits are the lifeblood of our communities. They help house the homeless, feed the hungry, and advocate for those who have been overlooked. But let’s be clear: nonprofits should… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
January 24, 2024 // Updated: January 24, 2024
Media Release: National experts say Oklahoma is part of a damaging tax-cutting trend
For more information, contact Dave Hamby, Oklahoma Policy Institute, (918) 810-0182, dhamby@okpolicy.org
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During the past few decades, Oklahoma has become one of the nation’s… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
January 4, 2024 // Updated: January 12, 2024
Every Oklahoman should be concerned that nearly 1 in 5 of our state’s children are uncertain when their next meal will come, and 84% of our children rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. To turn our backs on a proven, effective way to ensure our children have enough to eat is inexcusable. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
December 14, 2023 // Updated: December 14, 2023
Senate leaders last week shared their intention to make the annual budget process more transparent. This is a welcome first step towards making this vital process more inclusive and democratic. But more can be done. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
October 26, 2023 // Updated: December 18, 2023
Have you ever rearranged your living room furniture? When the light touches the space in new ways, the pieces create a new refreshing ensemble. Much like reviving a dark, stale living room, it is time for Oklahoma lawmakers to shed… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
October 15, 2014 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Oklahoma Scholars Strategy Network & Oklahoma Policy Institute invite you to hear Dr. Lawrence R. Jacobs, Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance in the Hubert H. Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota on Monday,… Read more [More...]
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Not every act of courage will make the history books, and that’s okay. What matters is that you take action. You show up. You decide not to stay silent in the face of injustice. Because when you take that step, I promise others will follow. And when enough of us find our courage, we will tip the balance toward change. [More...]
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to set our sights on building a brighter future for Oklahoma—a future where every child, every family, and every community has the opportunity to thrive. [More...]
This column originally ran in the Journal Record on May 29, 2024
This legislative session, lawmakers placed great emphasis on budget transparency. It’s been revealing to watch the process unfold, but there are steps lawmakers can take to build on… Read more [More...]
This column originally appeared Dec. 4, 2024 in The Journal Record
Nonprofits are the lifeblood of our communities. They help house the homeless, feed the hungry, and advocate for those who have been overlooked. But let’s be clear: nonprofits should… Read more [More...]
Media Release: National experts say Oklahoma is part of a damaging tax-cutting trend
For more information, contact Dave Hamby, Oklahoma Policy Institute, (918) 810-0182, dhamby@okpolicy.org
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During the past few decades, Oklahoma has become one of the nation’s… Read more [More...]
Every Oklahoman should be concerned that nearly 1 in 5 of our state’s children are uncertain when their next meal will come, and 84% of our children rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. To turn our backs on a proven, effective way to ensure our children have enough to eat is inexcusable. [More...]
