PARADIGM SHIFT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Director
- Human Resources Specialist
Abigail King is our Human Resources Specialist, and was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She received a Graduate degree from Oklahoma State University in Human Development and Family Science. She lived in Atlanta, GA, for four years, spending most of her time there working for a nonprofit of Chick-fil-a.
Her soft skills gained through the experience of working with a diverse group of people and overseeing college students as well as the growth and development of elementary and middle school campers, led her to apply for Paradigm in the Fall of 2021. Her passion for helping people succeed has led her to go back to school while working full-time for Paradigm Shift in order to pursue a Masters Degree in Counseling.
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Specialist
- Specialist
Allie Dooley is our Culture Specialist and works as a facilitator for events, primarily working with students. Graduating from Northeastern State University, she earned her bachelors in Science Education with minors in Geology, Biology, and Social Sciences. She began working with Paradigm Shift in 2019, which has allowed her to fulfill her love of teaching and helping others. Her passion for PS is to encourage and help students across the country, making a positive impact one student at a time!
Andrea Hyre is the Chief Experience Officer for Paradigm Shift. She is passionate about helping people see their own leadership potential. As a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Organizational Communications and Business, most of her experience lies in team building, facilitation, training and development, strategic planning, and designing leadership content.
Though originally from the Northeast, she currently resides in Tulsa, OK with her husband, Jonathan, two sons-Liam and Lorenzo and 12lb dog, Nugget.
Job Titles:
- Student Access Sales Representative
Billie Sue Smith is a psychology-obsessed corporate leadership development facilitator with a 24-year career in business development, community relations, and marketing.
A professional writer, photographer, keynote speaker, and amateur golf pro - she prides herself most on a genuine curiosity and love for people. Most people have a story that will stop your heart, and Billie Sue's career has centered around listening to and telling those stories. She has an associate degree in legal studies and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Southern Nazarene University.
When she's not single mommin' two daughters (a 2023 high school senior and a young adult fresh out of the nest), she serves as a volunteer mentor for the Oklahoma City Police Department Youth Leadership Academy; board member and mentor to the Leadership OKC Youth Exchange; volunteer coach for the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League; and donates time to several other organizations in the OKC area that serve her greatest passion, inner city teenagers.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Accounting Specialist
Bradley Bickford is an Accountant and Facilitator at Paradigm Shift. He is a graduate of Rogers State University with a degree in Business Administration: Accounting. Bradley's goal from high school was to be an accountant and work with students and is now living out that dream. He has three years of experience in facilitation at Paradigm Shift.
Job Titles:
- Education Specialist
- Educational Sales Representative
Bryan Harris is an Educational Sales Representative, primarily in the world of Independent School Districts for Paradigm Shift. Bryan is a graduate of Northeastern State University with a degree in Teaching and Learning/ General Science. His favorite thing about working for Paradigm Shift is the push for excellence and the expectations that are set for him from management who pushes him beyond what he thinks he is capable of.
Cassidy Moyer, graduate of Northeastern State University, earned her bachelors in Corporate Communication, minoring in Public Relations. Beginning as an summer intern at Paradigm Shift in 2019, she now fulfills the role of a full-time facilitator and will be transitioning to Web Development and Marketing in the fall. While working for PS, she is simultaneously working on her Master of Arts in Public Relations at NSU. Her favorite thing about working for Paradigm Shift is traveling to meet new students and clients, in hopes of creating positive change through experiential learning. Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she enjoys spending time with her friends and checking out all the new food spots.
Catalina Adame, proud Texan, is a Logistics Specialist at Paradigm Shift. She graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor's in Health & Exercise Science. Her favorite part of working at Paradigm Shift is playing a role in creating positive change in our world. Currently she resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma where you can find her on the courts playing Pickle-ball, strolling down Riverside, or checking out the latest brunch spot.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director of Student Access
Dena Mossop, South Jersey native, but Oklahoma State University graduate, is an Educational Sales Representative at Paradigm Shift. She graduated OSU with a Bachelor's in Business Management. Her favorite thing about working for Paradigm Shift is the opportunity they have to leave an impact that will positively change future generations. Afterwork, she is also a competitive club volleyball coach.
Over the last 20 years, Derrick's passion for social and group dynamics has reached every area of his life. Using his B.S. in Kinesiology (Recreation Management), M.A. in Theological Studies, 20+ years of community and culture experience in the education and corporate settings, and his most recent appointment to Paradigm Shift's Trainer and Recruiter, Derrick shares his love for people and the betterment of the environments in which they connect around the world. Those who encounter Derrick for any extended period of time will soon discover his passion for justice and equity, his desire to listen and for others to be heard, his love for his wife of 20 years and two teenage children, and his generosity manifested through hugs.
Elaine is the Graphic Design Associate and resident artist at Paradigm Shift. She graduated as a first-generation college student from NSU with her Bachelor's in Graphic Design. Elaine's interests include: Watching TV shows and movies, hanging out with her friends, drinking coffee, creating things, and getting too obsessed with specific things for a short period of time (did you know great white sharks can live up to 70 years?). She believes God created her with the gift of art so her goal is to create influence wherever she goes whether that be facilitating with PS, conversations with people, or designing art for the world to see. Nothing describes her better than her favorite quote by Vincent Van Gogh, "I believe there's nothing more artistic than loving others."
Job Titles:
- Content Development Associate
Emma Baker is a graduate of Northeastern State University with a degree in Corporate Communications. Emma, an extrovert that loves connecting with people, grew up in a large boisterous family in Eastern Oklahoma. In that environment of her family and the Choctaw Nation, both emphasized the importance of building a community of people around her and increasing the impact she makes in it. She has had many roles surrounded by people; as a librarian, a lifeguard, a camp counselor, but her favorite has been being a facilitator with Paradigm Shift. She started as a summer intern, and now works full time. She resides in Muskogee, Oklahoma where you can find her reading, playing board games, binge watching crime shows, entertaining her cat Ky, or doing anything adventurous with friends or family.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Trainer
- Education
- Founder and Chief Vision Officer
- Founder of the 20 Leadership Camp
Jerrod Murr is a speaker, corporate trainer, and cultural entrepreneur. He is a graduate of Northeastern State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, and a member of the Northeastern State University Hall of Fame.
Murr is the founder of The 20 Leadership Camp, a faith-based movement equipping students through personal leadership challenges. He is also the Co-Founder of Paradigm Shift, a leadership training and development firm.
Murr speaks at multiple Human Resource conferences and corporate educational events throughout the year. He is also honored to be a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, as well as being appointed Partner Expert in The Forge's startup incubator, powered by the Tulsa Regional Chamber.
Murr currently resides in Muskogee, OK with his wife, Jenn, and three children, Adelae, Josalyn, and Everett. His favorite book is The Giving Tree, and he loves working on his Bucket List, the OKC Thunder, and good coffee.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director of Media & Marketing
Jess Treat is Assistant Director of Media & Marketing at Paradigm Shift. She began her journey at Paradigm Shift as an intern in May 2020. She continued her internship journey while she finished her masters degree. Jess graduated from Northeastern State University with an undergraduate degree in media studies and a masters degree in communication. Her favorite part of Paradigm Shift is the people. It is truly an amazing place to grow and feel accepted in that journey.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director of Marketing
Jess Treat is Assistant Director of Media & Marketing at Paradigm Shift. She began her journey at Paradigm Shift as an intern in May 2020. She continued her internship journey while she finished her masters degree. Jess graduated from Northeastern State University with an undergraduate degree in media studies and a masters degree in communication. Her favorite part of Paradigm Shift is the people. It is truly an amazing place to grow and feel accepted in that journey.
Job Titles:
- Student Access Sales Representative
Kade Moore, a Northeastern State University graduate, is an Educational Sales Representative at Paradigm Shift. He received his Bachelor's in Business Administration, with a focus on marketing. This Fall, Kade will be working to obtain his MBA at NSU. Kade knows the importance of what Paradigm Shift does, and is passionate to continue creating positive change in students' lives. When Kade isn't sending emails or traveling the country, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to football games, and binge-watching TV shows.
Katie Kinder, author of Untold Teaching Truths, has been an educator since 2006. She has been bringing her message of hope and fun to educators all over the nation. From Orlando, Florida to McAlester, OK, and many stops in between, she believes that life is fun, and learning should most definitely be fun. Hook your students, embed music, gamification, the family classroom, and relevant content. A teacher of the year, top five district finalist, Speaker, Author, Professional Development Director at Paradigm Shift Leadership, OKC Rotary Teacher of the Month, and a top 100 educator in Oklahoma on Twitter, Katie has learned a trick or two in the classroom, so come on in, and have some fun, and hook your students from day one!
Katie Watrous is an Accounting Specialist with Paradigm Shift. She graduated from Oral Roberts University in 2022 with a bachelor's in Ministry and Leadership and a minor in Psychology. At ORU, Katie worked in the Missions and Outreach department as an account executive and, during the summers, served as the director of a science and technology camp in Boston. In her free time, Katie is likely at her local dive shop training students or planning her next scuba adventure!
Job Titles:
- Accounting Specialist With
Katie Watrous is an Accounting Specialist with Paradigm Shift. She graduated from Oral Roberts University in 2022 with a bachelor's in Ministry and Leadership and a minor in Psychology. At ORU, Katie worked in the Missions and Outreach department as an account executive and, during the summers, served as the director of a science and technology camp in Boston. In her free time, Katie is likely at her local dive shop training students or planning her next scuba adventure!
Job Titles:
- Director of Strategic Partnerships
- Is Director of Strategic Partnerships
Kevin Ragsdale is Director of Strategic Partnerships. An alumnus of Evangel University, Kevin has enjoyed a lengthy career in marketing and sales. One of his earlier projects as an entrepreneur was his first internet company, which was acquired four years later in 2003. Within days of the acquisition, Kevin formed his second company - including travel to, negotiations with, and the importing of product from China. Although the company recognized success during the five year run it eventually crashed in 2008. It was from this experience that a new level of business acumen was absorbed - including the significance of Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV). He writes about this (and more) in his upcoming book, Open-Ended Logic, slated for a December 2022 release. Kevin has been able to channel his passion for VMV with Paradigm Shift, promoting, partnering with, and helping clients increase engagement while embedding Vision, Mission and Values into all facets of business through employee satisfaction, ultimately producing sustainable long-term profits.
He states he is blessed to be a part of Paradigm Shift and the growth of an absolutely incredible organization. His (and his family's) favorite place to visit is Disneyland and, other than his Advisor role with Voca (a business shared with his son), his out-of-office passion is volunteering with For The Children at Royal Family Kids Camp, an annual camp for abused children between the ages of 7 to 11 that he and his wife, Deanna (and now 4 children and spouses), have been a part of for over 20 years.
Job Titles:
- Director of Education Sales
Kolton Lynn is a first-generation graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. He received a Bachelors in Business Administration in 2020 and graduated in the Spring of 2022 to receive an MBA degree at NSU. Kolton serves multiple roles at Paradigm Shift including: Educational Sales Representative and Director of Student Access Programs. Kolton loves developing the leader within all students and teaching them to achieve their full potential! Currently residing in Bloomington, IN, Kolton and his wife, Mallorie, love spending time outdoors with their two, mini Australian Shepherds. In his free time, Kolton is a fantasy football fanatic, outdoor enthusiast, and a puzzle's worst nightmare.
Job Titles:
- Director of Content Development
Kyle Price is a first-generation college graduate, TRIO alumnus, and bucket list enthusiast. Kyle is dedicated to making the world a better place, one crazy ridiculous idea at a time. After earning his master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University,
Kyle began his quest to help as many people as possible achieve their dreams. He believes that everyone can do great things with the time they are given. His accomplishments include visiting all 50 states, speaking to groups in 9 countries across 4 different continents, receiving a standing ovation from a crowd of 3,000 eighth graders, and graduating debt-free from college with 3 degrees. Kyle's goal is to change one million lives through speaking and leading activities.
Lindsey Puckett, Oklahoma State University graduate, is the Chief Operating Officer for Paradigm Shift. She loves being an active part of establishing processes and problem solving to positively impact PS staff as well as clients. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist, Missions Director for her church, and a Community Outreach Director for a non-profit that does ministry work in Haiti.
When she isn't managing projects for Paradigm Shift or leading mission trips, she is seeking adventures with her husband or family and friends, eating ice cream, and drinking coffee!
Job Titles:
- Content Development Specialist
Logan Bryant graduated from Northeastern State University with plans to attend law school after graduation. During his time at NSU, however, he became a Summer Intern for Paradigm Shift and has been there ever since. Logan is a Sales Associate, serving Independent School Districts (ISD). He enjoys helping others learn, spreading positivity, and guiding others to explore their opportunities.
Job Titles:
- Sales Representative
- Student Access Sales Representative
Logan Curtis is an Educational Sales Representative for Paradigm Shift. He graduated from Northeastern State University in 2020 with his Undergraduate Degree in Media Studies, with an emphasis in Journalism, and followed that up with a Master's Degree in Communication in May of 2022. Logan has worked in many fields, from College Recruiting to Church Camp Maintenance and Leadership, and he is excited to see what he can bring to the Paradigm Shift using his previous experience. While Logan isn't working to bring Paradigm Shift to his clients, he is typically reading, writing reviews on all sorts of movies, or spending time with his two cats, Arthur and Bear.
Nate Starr, a graduate of Northeastern State University, is the Video Associate for Paradigm Shift. Receiving his bachelor's degree in Arts, Nate minored in Media Studies and quickly found his passion for film, which primarily developed at a young age. However, his major hobby and first love was playing basketball anywhere and everywhere he could. School ball, AAU, pick-up games and just some backyard one-on-one was what Nate liked to do (and still does) in his free time. Starting as in intern for Paradigm Shift in the summer of 2019, Nate joined the full-time team in 2022 as the Video Associate. Nate's depth of knowledge, raw talent in capturing the right shots, and his ability to edit videos has been a huge marketing asset for Paradigm Shift's ability to reach a broader audience.
Olivia Manghum is our culture-building queen! Olivia graduated from the University of Tulsa and has a background in advertising, theater and comes from a line of teachers. She has an infectious energy and looks for every opportunity to celebrate people, call them to be better versions of themselves, and always tries to have them laughing along the way. In her downtime, you can find Olivia adventuring with her husband, Mikey, two sons- Benji and Isaiah,and Australian Shepherd, Sophie.