Meet Our Team

• Kendra Horn

  PRESIDENT & CEO
  

  Kendra Horn

  PRESIDENT & CEO

  

  Kendra S. Horn is a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for public education and community-driven solutions. As President and CEO, Kendra leads efforts to advance excellence in education, support innovative classroom initiatives and build strong partnerships that uplift OKCPS students, educators and families.

  A fifth-generation Oklahoman and proud product of Oklahoma public schools, Kendra brings a deep understanding of the connection between education, building strong communities and workforce development. Her career is defined by service, impact and collaboration.

  As a former Congresswoman representing Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District, she earned recognition for her bipartisan approach, securing over $1.6 billion in relief for Oklahoma businesses, advocating for military families and strengthening federal oversight for space and aeronautics programs as Chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee.

  Kendra’s experience spans nonprofit management, government relations and strategic advocacy. She is known for bringing people together to solve challenges and deliver meaningful, measurable results.

  Kendra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Tulsa and a Juris Doctor from SMU Dedman School of Law. A lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient, she is passionate about creating opportunities that build stronger communities and empowering future leaders.

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• Newt Brown

  DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
  

  Newt Brown

  DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

  

  Newt Brown currently serves as the Director of Finance & Operations for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and has been with The Foundation since 2011 when he was hired as Accounting Manager.  In this role at The Foundation Newt performs, coordinates or oversees all duties related to HR, payroll, accounting and IT.  Newt is a native of Norman, OK where he graduated from Norman High School and attended the University of Oklahoma obtaining a B.M.E in Vocal Music Education, magna cum laude.

  He began his career in the private sector working in restaurant management, customer service, accounting & HR and after approximately 10 years transitioned to the non-profit sector in 2010.  When not at The Foundation, Newt enjoys singing, travel, cooking/entertaining and spending time with family and friends.  He shares his home with two ornery cats, Erwin & Cody, which adopted him and mostly keep him out of trouble. 

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• Abbie Vaughan

  SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  

  Abbie Vaughan

  SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  

  Abbie Vaughan currently serves as the Senior Director of Programs & Community Outreach for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. She has been with the Foundation since 2018 when she was hired as the Administrative Assistant/ReadOKC Coordinator. Abbie is a native Oklahoman and a product of Oklahoma City Public Schools, a graduate of the International Baccalaureate program at Classen School of Advanced Studies.

  She has worked in the non-profit sector since graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2014. She graduated from UCO with dual degrees in Outdoor and Community Recreation and Exercise/Fitness Management. Outside of work, you’ll find her cooking and hosting parties for friends and family, practicing yoga, and spending time with her husband Clay and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Norah.

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• Rachel Davis

  ReadOKC and Communications Manager
  

  Rachel Davis

  ReadOKC and Communications Manager

  

  Rachel Davis serves as the ReadOKC and Communications Manager for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. In this role, she oversees ReadOKC programming including Reading Challenges, Reading Buddies & Book Clubs, and Access to Reading Materials. Rachel works closely with team members to plan Foundation Events, develop community partnerships, and make reading materials readily accessible to children in Oklahoma City Public Schools. She is also responsible for organizing communications materials for the organization.

  Rachel was born and raised in Oklahoma, graduating from Duncan High School, then earning her bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 2014, and a bachelor’s in Fine Art from the University of Oklahoma in 2020. Rachel has experience working in the non-profit sector since 2020, and is proud to be returning to Oklahoma to serve the Oklahoma City community.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going on walks, and starting new art projects.

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• Caiti Brumley

  Community Outreach Events Manager
  

  Caiti Brumley

  Community Outreach Events Manager

  

  Caiti serves as the Community Outreach Events Manager for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. In this role, she oversees Percy and Stella, our ReadOKC On the Go! book buses. She was born and raised in the Oklahoma City metro, but moved to Seattle for several years while holding a couple of positions in the concert industry, where she ultimately landed in the non-profit sector in 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Business with a focus of live events from Full Sail University in early 2023. After moving back to her home state, Caiti was able to find the most perfect fit with Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation by combining her passions for reading and learning with her professional experience in event management. Outside of work, you can find Caiti reading, painting, or front row of any local concert. She also loves playing video games with her husband Daniel and hanging out with her two rescue pups, Abbey & George.

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• Mia Rojo

  Pipeline Programs Manager
  

  Mia Rojo

  Pipeline Programs Manager

  

  Mia Rojo serves on the team at the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation as the Pipelines Program Manager. In this role, she serves as manager/liaison/coordinator of all faces of the Bilingual and Diversity Teacher Pipeline programs, High School to Teacher Pipeline Program and the Bilingual and Diversity Aspiring Administrator Pipeline Programs.  Mia is a native of Mexico City but has been living in the United States since high school and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.

  Upon completing her Master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education she found that her passion is education and wants to help first generation students and adults achieve their educational goals. Outside of work, you will find her reading, crafting and organizing her schedule based on the activities of her teenager, and spending time with family and their Pomeranian dog, Becker. 

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• Karrie Reiswig

  Finance and Operations Specialist
  

  Karrie Reiswig

  Finance and Operations Specialist

  

  Karrie Reiswig serves as the Finance and Operations Specialist for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. She joined the team in August of 2022. In this role at the Foundation, Karrie supports the Director of Finance and Operations with bookkeeping and other projects. Karrie is a native of Oklahoma where she raised two awesome children.

  She comes to the Foundation after 20 years spent in quick service restaurant management roles, with the last 11 served at Chick-fil-A as the Director of Drive-Thru Operations. There, she polished her skills in systems creation, customer service, and creative problem-solving, which she looks forward to using in new ways to support the Foundation’s mission. Outside of work, Karrie can be found trying out new recipes with her son, Face-timing with her daughter at school, or reading the kind of mystery/thriller book that you just have to finish in one night.

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