Jenn Player is an experienced event coordinator with a strong background in operations, communications, and large-scale event management. She is known for her ability to manage complex projects, support organizational leadership, and create thoughtful, high-quality...
Markel R. Porter grew up in Cherryvale, KS, where her love of music grew from her family making music both at home and at church. Porter began performing concerts in churches as a soloist at the age of 17, then went on to Coffeyville Community College (KS) where she...
Dr. Lisa Riggs attended OKWU as an undergraduate student, and the experience had a profound impact on her Christian faith. Since then, she’s made it her mission to integrate that Christian faith with her passion for literature and seeks to make the same impact on her...
Ivan Ristic has served as the head coach of OKWU Women’s Soccer since 2019. Born in Belgrade, Serbia, Ristic played soccer for fifteen years before coming to OKWU as a player. During his four years at OKWU, he and the Eagles made the NAIA National Tournament four...
During my 28-year public school teaching career, I worked as an adjunct instructor for OKWU and NSU. When I retired, I couldn’t stay away from education. First at the Tulsa office, then the Bartlesville campus, I worked in the Graduate and Professional Studies...
Professional Background Received an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science at Platt College, Tulsa, OK. Worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, in Long Term Care/Acute Rehabilitation, Family Practice and Urgent Care. Earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing...
Professional Background Jana Russell is one of the faculty members in the School of Business at OKWU, where she enjoys mentoring and advising students as they prepare for their future careers. Before transitioning to academia, she spent 28 years in the corporate...
