Our mission is to improve Oklahoma communities through service.

Our History

Red River Community Corps began in 2013 with two of Oklahoma's largest AmeriCorps programs: Oklahoma Serves and Oklahoma In Action. AmeriCorps members serving with Red River Community Corps have provided nearly 1 million hours of service to 120+ nonprofit agencies across Oklahoma. Red River added an AmeriCorps VISTA program in 2017 (paused in summer 2025) and launched two new AmeriCorps State programs in 2019. Red River is now Oklahoma’s largest intermediary of AmeriCorps State programs.

Our Programs

Oklahoma Opportunities Program

The Oklahoma Opportunities Program places AmeriCorps members with selected organizations to strengthen under-resourced areas across Oklahoma and increase their ability to address unmet needs in their communities. As part of this program, AmeriCorps members serve as Capacity Building Coordinators.

VISTA Program

The AmeriCorps VISTA program strengthens organizations alleviating poverty through volunteering and mobilizing resources. VISTA members serve host sites by recruiting and managing volunteers, helping community organizations seek grants and donations, identifying new areas for growth, and more.

The VISTA program is currently on pause as of summer 2025. We will provide more details as they become available.

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Areas of Service

  • We provide independent living services to elderly Oklahomans. We also build the capacity of food banks, combat the opioid crisis, tackle homelessness, and address food insecurity.

  • We provide assistance to veterans and military families by connecting them to education opportunities, jobs, and the benefits they have earned. Many veterans also volunteer with us so they can continue to serve their country.

  • Our programs serve as a pathway to employment opportunities and help develop vital work skills. We build and rehabilitate affordable housing, provide financial literacy training, and connect people to jobs.

  • Members and volunteers support students in public, private, and charter schools across Oklahoma. Through our work we improve attendance and engagement, increase high school graduation rates and expand college enrollment.

Our Impact

RRCC Staff

Board of Directors

  • Chair, Epic Charter Schools

    Dr. Heather Graham is the Director of Resilient Schools and currently serves as Board Chair for Red River Community Corps. With a deep commitment to building strong, healthy communities, she focuses on expanding opportunities and resources across Oklahoma. She enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her dog, Lucy. 

  • Vice Chair, General Mills

    Bio coming soon

  • Secretary, INTEGRIS Health

    Mike Chavez works at INTEGRIS Health and serves as Secretary on the Red River Community Corps board. He is dedicated to advancing community-driven health initiatives and helped lead a mobile clinic for underserved populations. Mike loves spending time with his family, traveling and cheering on college football.  

  • Treasurer, Accel Education

    Blaire Harrison is the Regional Manager of Operations for Virtual Schools at Accel Education Management Company and serves as Treasurer on the Red River Community Corps board. Passionate about supporting families and communities, she brings expertise in sustainable growth and partnership development. Outside of work, Blaire enjoys traveling, gardening and spending time with her family.  

  • Retired, Community Member

    Larry Hopper is a semi-retired urban planner and one of only two Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICPs) in Oklahoma, with a 40-year career that includes leading major city planning and transit initiatives in Oklahoma City. As a Red River Community Corps board member, he leverages his extensive network to strengthen community partnerships. Larry enjoys working on vintage Triumph sports cars, attending OU sports events and staying actively involved in local organizations. 

  • Keller Williams Elite

    Mary Siems Cox is the Director of Growth at Keller Williams Realty Elite and a Red River Community Corps board member since 2023. She is passionate about capacity building and strengthening Oklahoma communities through service. Mary enjoys reading, cooking and finding creative ways to use technology to improve efficiency. 

  • American Fidelity

    Traci Tabyanan is Vice President of Digital Architecture & Engineering at American Fidelity and joined the Red River Community Corps board in 2024. She focuses on helping individuals find meaningful employment and fostering self-sufficiency. A Project Management Professional, Traci enjoys playing violin, watercolor painting, cycling and has even crewed hot air balloons at the International Balloon Fiesta.  

  • Lynn Institute

    Tony Martin is the Vice President of Physician Relations and Site Development at the Lynn Institute and joined the Red River Community Corps board in June 2024. With a deep commitment to strengthening communities, he focuses on supporting organizations that serve Oklahomans in need. Tony enjoys traveling, theater and spending time with family and friends.  

  • Embark OK

    Dr. Marilyn Dillon serves as the Mobility Management Administrator and ADA Coordinator for EMBARK. Dr. Dillon holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Management, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science, and she is certified in Lean Six Sigma. A recognized leader in mobility and accessibility, she serves on multiple boards and committees and has earned honors including Transit Professional of the Year (2021), Community Champion Award (2022), WTS Woman of the Year (2023), and The Journal Record’s Woman of the Year (2024). 

  • Infant Crisis Services

    Marcella Morgan is the Community Relations Coordinator at Infant Crisis Services and joined the Red River Community Corps board in 2025. A lifelong community connector, she works to build meaningful relationships that amplify Red River’s impact. Marcella is an avid paper crafter and has lived in four countries, bringing a unique global perspective to her community work. 

  • Oklahoma Department of Transportation

    Olivia Hook serves as the Statewide Mobility Management Director at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Joining the board in 2025, she brings expertise in grant management, transportation and community engagement to help align programs and strengthen local support systems. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys volunteering at an equine therapy ranch, painting with acrylics and spending time outdoors with her dogs.  

*Indicates board member who served in 2023 only. All others are also serving in 2024.

Red River is always looking for dedicated individuals to serve as a member of our Board of Directors. Selected Board Members will serve a 2-year term to provide governance to the organization.

Contact Anthony Coby at director@rrccok.org to learn more.  You can also submit an online application here.