The Board of Trustees is the Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences governing board. Meeting Dates are the second Tuesday of each month, at 5:30 pm. Check the calendar for more information.
Aunj is a Painter, Muralist, and Development Manager currently serving as the Development Specialist for Greenwood Rising here in Tulsa.
Her creative work primarily centers around her lived experiences, spirituality, and self-preservation, with much inspiration being drawn from the lives of her loved ones, introspective contemplation, and the human condition. Aunj graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2018 and early in her career she exhibited at Oklahoma University, IAO Gallery, and her home University in Edmond.
After her move back to Tulsa in 2019, she joined an all Black Artist’s collective called Black Moon. Through her involvement with the collective, she has participated in group shows at TAC Gallery, Living Arts, the Gilcrease Museum, and the Philbrook Museum. At the Philbrook, Aunj was featured as the Lead Artist in the creation of the temporary 60-foot mural installation, “Time Travel” and her work, “Inseparable”, was featured on the May 2021 cover of Tulsa People Magazine.
As her career reaches forward, she is staying actively invested within the arts community of Oklahoma and she is optimistic that the art scene will continue to be more diverse and inclusive in the future.
As a dedicated educator and advocate for youth development, Angela brings a unique experience to the Board of Trustees. Having a decade of teaching English at TSAS, and two children who are TSAS alumni, she has a deep understanding of the needs and challenges facing students and educators alike.
Currently, Angela serves as the Youth Leadership Specialist at Youth Services of Tulsa, where she plays a vital role in empowering young people to drive positive change. Through her work with the Youth Advisory Board, she has fostered a spirit of collaboration and innovation, providing a platform for young voices to be heard and valued.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Angela is a creative at heart, connecting human beings around books, food, activism, and storytelling. A self-proclaimed “magician in the kitchen,” she spends much of her time cooking and listening to podcasts. If you need a recipe or podcast recommendation, she is your go-to.
Chip is the Director of Education at Discovery Lab. He has held senior leadership roles in museums and science centers in Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Texas. At each, he enjoyed bridging the strength of museum, free-choice learning to the formal system of schools. Chip resides in the TSAS Owen Park neighborhood where he and his wife, Kaye, enjoy building gardens and keeping bees. He received his B.S. Biology from Texas A&M, a M.Ed. in Research and Collaboration from TCU, and an Informal Learning Certificate from the UC Santa Cruz Center for Informal Learning and Schools. His volunteer service includes serving on the Conference Planning Committee of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, the Program Committee of the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, and Committee Chair for the North Tulsa STEM Hub.
Cricket Moore joined the TSAS Board of Trustees in 2024 as a Parent Representative and is a graduate of Bartlesville High School. Cricket currently works at CAP Tulsa as the Benefits Coordinator where she is focused on measuring and administering their benefits program, supporting and administering their leaves of absences, and supporting and administering staff well-being initiatives by responding to the needs of employees for physical, mental, and emotional health supports through enhanced services and benefits. Prior to her role at CAP Tulsa, she was the HR Coordinator for Sulzer Chemtech supporting their US operations with administering initiatives of the Human Resources department.
Cricket holds an Associate Degree in Business with a Human Resources specialization from Tulsa Community College. She is a Certified Human Resources Professional holding a SHRM-CP credential, an Alumni member of the National Society for Leadership and Success, and a lifetime member of Girl Scouts USA. Cricket is an active member of the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association where she recently served on the 2023 Return On Inclusion committee. She is a new member of the Tulsa Area United Way’s NextGen United and Women United affinity groups. Cricket is passionate about people, education, her community, and all facets of the human resources profession. Her Mother was a teacher for over 40 years and Her daughter who is now an 8th grader, has attended TSAS since 6th grade. In her free time, Cricket enjoys all things outdoors, spending time with her friends and family, serving her community, and traveling.
Dr. Emily Mortimer is the Vice President of Ecosystems for the Tulsa Regional Stem Alliance (TRSA) where she has served since 2018. She is also an adjunct instructor at Oklahoma State University and serves on the board of directors for The Sustainability Alliance. Prior to her work at TRSA, she was in charge of educational programming at the Tulsa Zoo.
Dr. Mortimer is also a scholar of educational research holding a PhD in Curriculum Studies from OSU and is published in various journals on topics related to STEM pedagogy. In addition to her professional and scholarly pursuits, Dr. Mortimer is a dedicated volunteer and community partner to many nonprofit and educational organizations such as the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the Golden Key National Honor Society, the National Association of Interpreters, the National Education Association, the National Science Teachers Association, and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Mickey joined the TSAS Board of Trustees in August 2024. He works as a Manager of Financial Management Services at HoganTaylor LLP where he aims to make accounting and finance “more pain free and accessible to clients.” He has earned an MBA and is certified as a CPA and in TESOL.
He also serves as a Board member of the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation. Beyond work, Mickey can usually be found outside with his wife and two daughters; you’re likely to run into them at Turkey Mountain, River Parks, Owen Park, or any number of our other great Tulsa parks.
Dr. Wilson is a licensed professional counselor – supervisor with 10+ years of experience in higher education and Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) engagement. The Snr. Clinical Coordinator at Northeastern State University – a Native-serving and military-friendly institution – Dr. Wilson oversees clinic workflow, client care, EHR software, and the onboarding, development and placement of mental-health staff across the University.
Dr. Wilson has provided clinical guidance to counselors-in-training at the undergraduate, graduate and Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate stages of development for 6 years. She also has 7+ years of experience in higher education policy development, implementation and internal report writing.
Dr. Wilson is trained in TF-CBT and EMDR which serve her expertise in trauma, crisis intervention, emerging SMI and anxiety-related disorders. She is currently the program Faculty Lecturer at the University of Oklahoma (OU) of the Professional Counseling (M. Ed) program in the department of Educational Psychology.
Mr. Wortham started his TSAS Board of Trustees tenure during the summer of 2020. He is a member of the career advisory management staff of Tulsa Technology Centers, and previously worked as an Adolescent Health Specialist for Youth Services of Tulsa.
Mr. Wortham is a passionate musician and social advocate, and is a long-standing member of the music and arts community of Tulsa.
In his spare time he enjoys making and performing music and spending time with his family.