918 Lead

918 Lead is where awareness turns into ambition.

Through exposure to civic, community, philanthropic, and thought leaders making moves in Tulsa today, this one-day intensive challenges young professionals to see what’s possible and consider the role they can play in shaping Tulsa’s present and future.

This program isn't for the "leaders of tomorrow" it's for leaders committed to learning how to use their voices today. 

Friday, June 12th, 2026

Candidate Meet and Greet Reception

5:00 PM -7:00 PM 

Hyatt Place- 400 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

918 Lead Intensive 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

110 N Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 (VAST Bank- Rendezvous Room)

918 Lead Programming: 

The Long View: Leadership, Culture & Creativity with Brad Piccola of Red Dirt Rangers: 9:30 AM -10:00 AM 

Leading Local: "In your Own Backyard" with Chase Mowery (Senior Director of Resource Development, Tulsa Area United Way) and Lexi Bollis (Resilience and Equity Program Administrator, City of Tulsa) : 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

The Power of Policy with Zack Stoycoff (President and CEO of Healthy Minds Policy Initiative), Amanda Swope (Director of Tribal Policy & Partnerships, City of Tulsa- Office of the Mayor) and Krystal Reyes (Vice Mayor- Office of the Mayor): 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

INTERMISSION: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Hour- The PR Power Hour with Jennifer Harrington (Vice President of Operations at Resolute PR): 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Philanthropic Leadership with Cynthia Jasso, Senior Program Officer at GKFF: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Experiences That Define Cities with Scott Carr at Flywheel: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

A KC Case-Study with Jonathan Long, SVP of Community Development and Renee McKenney, SVP of Tulsa Regional Tourism: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Think Tank and Group Debrief: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Adjourn: 5:00 PM