Executive Committee
Grant Cox, M.D., Chair
OB/GYN and Founder, OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa
Dr. Grant Cox earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Northeastern State University and completed medical school and residency at the University of Oklahoma. He is an OB/GYN in private practice for 23 years. His wife, Tracey, is also an OB/GYN and they have 17-year-old twins. Grant is involved extensively in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, serving in leadership roles and performing committee work.
“I am involved in Amplify because I feel like our youth need education to create a path of wellness and intention as they become adults.”
Omare Jimmerson, Vice Chair
Executive Director, Tulsa Birth Equity Initiative
Omare is the daughter of a Nigerian immigrant and also a mother of two, working to save the lives of Black women in a healthcare system that continually dehumanizes them. As an undergraduate working with teens she saw young girls being treated as adults and denied their right to childhood. This sparked her interest in making sure young people had knowledge to advocate for their own bodily autonomy. As executive director of the Tulsa Birth Equity Initiative, she works to ensure every woman is treated with dignity, respect and most of all as a human. By bringing doula care to Black and Brown women, her organization gives them back the power to advocate for their care. Doula care is not just for the “haves.”
“I serve on the Amplify board because I believe that young people should be informed to make decisions for themselves and to serve as an ally that works to ensure youth voice is included in decision making spaces.”
Braden Glasgow, Treasurer
Senior Tax Accountant, Ernst & Young
Originally from the Texas Panhandle, Braden graduated with a master’s degree from Oklahoma State University. As a Tax Senior Manager in the Tulsa EY office he has over ten years of experience in public accounting. Braden serves a variety of clients including public corporations and private equity backed partnerships in the energy sector. He also supports the assurance practice throught the preparation and review of tax provision calculations for audit clients.
Ira John Studebaker, Jr., M.D., Secretary
Healthcare Data Consultant, Factotum Health
John Studebaker is a pediatrician/informaticist currently working as a health data and analytics consultant serving mostly non-profit organizations in the Tulsa region. His experience includes academic practice (patient care, teaching and administrative roles), and a start-up company in population management (co-founder, executive leadership, development, sales and management). When not working he enjoys restoring old cars, skiing, and spending time with his family.
Lise Inman, Past Chair
President, Berrywood Group, Inc.
Board Members
Rachel Blue
Shareholder, McAfee & Taft
Rachel Blue is a shareholder with McAfee & Taft. A former trademark examining attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Rachel practices in the areas of intellectual property, franchise, entertainment, and unfair competition. Rachel received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and her law degree from University of Tulsa College of Law. She is a member of the TU College of Law’s Hall of Fame, the recipient of the Thomas Coffman Community Service Award for her service to the College of Law, the Mona Salyer Lambird Spotlight Award for distinguished practice and lighting the way for other women in the legal field, and the Fern Holland Award for her positive impact on women in the legal community. An active member of the community, she has served as president of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, the TU College of Law Alumni Association, and the Board of Directors for the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless.
“I serve on the Amplify Board because good choices require accurate information, whether you’re young or old. ”
Lauren Conway, D.O.
Child Abuse Pediatrician, OU Health
Lauren Conway, DO is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa. Dr. Conway received her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa in 2011. She then completed a residency in general pediatrics, a chief residency in pediatrics, and fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma School Of Community Medicine. Dr. Conway is board-certified through the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics. Dr. Conway is the associate clerkship director for pediatrics and is the medical director of Fostering Hope, a foster care clinic. Dr. Conway is involved in the clinical education of learners of a multitude of backgrounds including nursing and medical students, and resident and fellow physicians. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a scholar member of the Ray Helfer Society, an honorary society for physicians specializing in child abuse. Dr. Conway lectures on child abuse and neglect at the local, state, and national levels.
“I serve on the Amplify Board of Directors to help positively impact the sexual health of the adolescents in our community.”
Ginny Hensley
Vice President of Communications, City of Tulsa Housing Authority
Ginny Hensley, APR, joined the Amplify Tulsa board in 2020. She serves as Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs for the Tulsa Housing Authority. Prior to joining THA, she served organizations in the nonprofit, banking and high-tech manufacturing industries. In addition to her board service at Amplify Tulsa, she serves on the board of the Tulsa Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and is also Vice-Chair of PRSA and A Way Home for Tulsa (Tulsa’s Continuum of Care for Homelessness). She is a graduate of Leadership Tulsa (Class 60) and has volunteered with the American Cancer Society both in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
