Tulsa Changemakers

Tulsa Changemakers Building the infrastructure for youth voice, choice, and power in Tulsa

Tulsa Changemakers builds capacity in youth, adults, and systems to nourish a landscape that mobilizes youth to drive positive impact in Tulsa right now and into the future. In their first year of Teach For America in 2015, Jake Lerner and Andrew Spector recognized two things: 1) their 5th and 6th grade classrooms were filled with promising young leaders capable of driving positive impact in Tulsa

right now, and 2) although they, as outsiders and newcomers, were being told by the Tulsa community that they are valuable community assets, their students, the insiders, were not always getting the same message. Jake and Andrew started Tulsa Changemakers because they believe the youth of Tulsa and their families are critical community assets. They are driven by their conviction that long-term and sustainable community transformation happens when communities are mobilized to drive their own change. Since their first workshop in 2016, Tulsa Changemakers has grown into a program of Leadership Tulsa that has hired, trained, and supported 40 educators to guide 446 students at 27 schools to plan, execute, and measure 90 community impact projects.

Tulsa Changemakers camp recap 🌟✅ Shark Tank-style community impact pitches✅ Volunteered Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma✅ P...
06/15/2026

Tulsa Changemakers camp recap 🌟

✅ Shark Tank-style community impact pitches
✅ Volunteered Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
✅ Played Gathering Place
✅ Learned from Tulsa City Council
✅ Simulated a real City Council meeting
✅ Team building + new friendships

Middle schoolers from across Tulsa spent the week building skills, making connections, and showing up for their city.

Tulsa’s young people are leading right now!

Tulsa Changemakers camp recap 🌟

✅ Presentaciones de impacto comunitario estilo Shark Tank
✅ Voluntariado en Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
✅ Jugamos en Gathering Place
✅ Aprendimos de Tulsa City Council
✅ Simulamos una reunión real del Concejo Municipal
✅ Trabajo en equipo y nuevas amistades

Estudiantes de secundaria de todo Tulsa pasaron la semana desarrollando habilidades, creando conexiones y aportando a su ciudad.

¡Los jóvenes de Tulsa están liderando ahora mismo!

City of Tulsa Youth Council members are presenting their proposals tomorrow night They’ve put in the work all semester l...
06/01/2026

City of Tulsa Youth Council members are presenting their proposals tomorrow night They’ve put in the work all semester learning about City government and listening to the community. Come hear their ideas!

📅 June 2, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Centennial Center, 1028 E. 6th St, Tulsa, OK

¡Los miembros del Concejo Juvenil de la Ciudad de Tulsa presentarán sus propuestas mañana por la noche! Han trabajado todo el semestre aprendiendo sobre el gobierno de la ciudad y escuchando a la comunidad. ¡Vengan a escuchar sus ideas!

📅 2 de junio de 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Centennial Center, 1028 E. 6th St, Tulsa, OK

Changemakers volunteered with at .bank Shred Day this weekend! This opportunity has us grateful for the generosity of t...
05/18/2026

Changemakers volunteered with at .bank Shred Day this weekend! This opportunity has us grateful for the generosity of the Tulsa community and so excited for the Labor Day weekend lemonade stand! 🍋

Want to get involved? Check out to learn more!

¡Los Changemakers fueron voluntarios con en el Shred Day de .bank este fin de semana! 🍋

¡Esta oportunidad nos tiene agradecidos por la generosidad de la comunidad de Tulsa y muy emocionados por el puesto de limonada del fin de semana del Día del Trabajo!

¿Quieres involucrarte? ¡Visita para aprender más!

High school students looking for volunteer hours this summer? ☀️Tulsa Changemakers is looking for high school students t...
05/14/2026

High school students looking for volunteer hours this summer? ☀️

Tulsa Changemakers is looking for high school students to serve as mentors during our middle school summer camp! Mentors will support middle school students, help build a fun and welcoming camp environment, and earn volunteer hours.

📅 June 8–11
⏰ Morning and afternoon shifts available
📍 Leadership Tulsa

Sign up here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/campmentor26

¿Estudiantes de preparatoria buscando horas de voluntariado este verano? ☀️

¡Tulsa Changemakers está buscando estudiantes de preparatoria para servir como mentores durante nuestro campamento de verano para estudiantes de secundaria! Los mentores apoyarán a estudiantes de secundaria, ayudarán a crear un ambiente divertido y acogedor en el campamento, y podrán ganar horas de voluntariado.

📅 8–11 de junio
⏰ Turnos disponibles por la mañana y por la tarde
📍 Leadership Tulsa

Regístrate aquí 👉 https://tinyurl.com/campmentor26

✨ Calling all middle school students ✨ Looking for something meaningful and fun to do this summer? Tulsa Changemakers is...
05/11/2026

✨ Calling all middle school students ✨
Looking for something meaningful and fun to do this summer?

Tulsa Changemakers is hosting a 4-day camp for students entering 6th–8th grade!

During camp, students will:
🤝 Connect with other middle school students from across the city
💡 Think creatively about ways to make Tulsa better
🌟 Meet adult Changemakers making an impact in our community right now
🎉 Build leadership skills, collaborate, and have fun together

📅 June 8th–11th
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Leadership Tulsa, 1151 S. Elgin Ave

If you know a middle school student who would love this experience, send this their way! ✨

Sign up here👉 www.tinyurl.com/TCcamp2026

✨ ¡Llamando a todos los estudiantes de middle school! ✨

¿Buscas algo divertido y significativo para hacer este verano? 💙🧡

¡Tulsa Changemakers está organizando un campamento de 4 días para estudiantes que van a entrar a 6º–8º grado!

Durante el campamento, los estudiantes podrán:
🤝 Conectarse con otros estudiantes de middle school de toda la ciudad
💡 Pensar creativamente sobre maneras de hacer de Tulsa un mejor lugar
🌟 Conocer a Changemakers adultos que están generando impacto en nuestra comunidad ahora mismo
🎉 Desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo, colaborar y divertirse juntos

📅 8–11 de junio
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Leadership Tulsa, 1151 S. Elgin Ave

¡Si conoces a un estudiante de middle school que disfrutaría esta experiencia, compártelo con ellos! ✨

Inscríbete aquí 👉 www.tinyurl.com/TCcamp2026

05/08/2026

As we enter the weekend, we gotta do one last recap video!
Last night was the final Pitch Night for the spring semester. This week, students across Tulsa shared projects rooted in real listening, real needs, and real action.
This work happens because people show up and believe in what young people are capable of right now.
A huge shoutout to all the Changemakers and Coaches!
We are grateful for the generosity of our community that support the work of Changemaker students.
Make a contribution to support the future of Tulsa Changemakers: www.tulsachangemakers.org/donate
Happy weekend y’all!💙🧡
Al entrar al fin de semana, ¡tenemos que hacer un último video de recapitulación!
Anoche fue la última Pitch Night del semestre de primavera. Esta semana, estudiantes de todo Tulsa compartieron proyectos basados en escucha real, necesidades reales y acción real.
Este trabajo sucede porque las personas se presentan y creen en lo que los jóvenes son capaces de hacer en este momento.
¡Un enorme reconocimiento a todos los Changemakers y Coaches! 💙🧡
Estamos agradecidos por la generosidad de nuestra comunidad que apoya el trabajo de los estudiantes Changemakers.
Haz una contribución para apoyar el futuro de Tulsa Changemakers:
👉 www.tulsachangemakers.org/donate
¡Feliz fin de semana a todos!

✨ It’s the final night of Pitch Nights ✨Tonight you'll hear from Changemakers from Boevers, Moore, Grove, Ellen Ochoa, G...
05/07/2026

✨ It’s the final night of Pitch Nights ✨
Tonight you'll hear from Changemakers from Boevers, Moore, Grove, Ellen Ochoa, Grissom, Union 6th Grade, Union HS, and Redhawk RISE

These students have worked hard on their impact projects all semester and tonight, they’re sharing that work.

🎤 Presentations start at 5:30 PM
📍 UMAC, 6836 S Mingo Rd

Can't wait to see you!💙🧡

✨ ¡Es la última noche de Pitch Nights! ✨

Esta noche escucharás a los Changemakers de Boevers, Moore, Grove, Ellen Ochoa, Grissom, Union 6th Grade, Union HS y Redhawk RISE.

Estos estudiantes han trabajado duro en sus proyectos de impacto durante todo el semestre y esta noche compartirán ese trabajo.

🎤 Las presentaciones comienzan a las 5:30 PM
📍 UMAC, 6836 S Mingo Rd

¡No podemos esperar a verte! 💙🧡

05/07/2026

Pitch Night 3 was another amazing example of young people taking action to impact their schools and communities. 💙🧡
These projects don’t have to end at Pitch Night. Each group shared ways the community can help keep their momentum moving.
Have resources or connections that could support a cohort? Take a look:
👉 www.tinyurl.com/tcspringbrochure
Final Pitch Night tonight!

Pitch Night 3 fue otro ejemplo increíble de jóvenes tomando acción para generar impacto en sus escuelas y comunidades. 💙🧡
Estos proyectos no tienen que terminar en Pitch Night. Cada grupo compartió formas en que la comunidad puede ayudar a mantener el impulso de su trabajo.
¿Tienes recursos o conexiones que podrían apoyar a un grupo? Mira aquí:
👉 www.tinyurl.com/tcspringbrochure
¡La última Pitch Night es esta noche!

It's Night 3 of Pitch Nights! Another opportunity to hear from students directly! Tonight you'll hear from Changemakers ...
05/06/2026

It's Night 3 of Pitch Nights!

Another opportunity to hear from students directly! Tonight you'll hear from Changemakers from Felicitas Mendez International, Undercroft Montessori, Zarrow International, Patrick Henry, Hoover, Will Rogers MS, Webster HS, and Will Rogers HS.

These students have worked hard on their impact projects all semester and tonight, they’re sharing that work.
🎤 Presentations start at 5:30 PM
📍 Tulsa Tech Lemley Campus

Can't wait to see you!💙🧡

¡Es la Noche 3 de Pitch Nights!

¡Otra oportunidad para escuchar directamente a los estudiantes! Esta noche escucharás a los Changemakers de Felicitas Mendez International, Undercroft Montessori, Zarrow International, Patrick Henry, Hoover, Will Rogers MS, Webster HS y Will Rogers HS.

Estos estudiantes han trabajado duro en sus proyectos de impacto durante todo el semestre y esta noche compartirán ese trabajo.

🎤 Las presentaciones comienzan a las 5:30 PM
📍 Tulsa Tech Lemley Campus

¡No podemos esperar a verte allí! 💙🧡

05/06/2026

✨ Pitch Night 2 ✨
Wow. Last night was incredible.
Community showed up and Changemakers shared powerful presentations about the impact they’re making in their schools and communities right now.
Way to go, Changemakers 👏

Wondering how you might plug in?
Check out the group asks here:
👉 www.tinyurl.com/tcspringbrochure

There’s two more nights - hope to see you there!

✨ Pitch Night 2 ✨
Wow. Anoche fue increíble.
La comunidad se hizo presente y los Changemakers compartieron presentaciones poderosas sobre el impacto que están generando en sus escuelas y comunidades en este momento.

¡Buen trabajo, Changemakers! 👏

¿Te preguntas cómo puedes involucrarte?
Mira las necesidades y peticiones de los grupos aquí:
👉 www.tinyurl.com/tcspringbrochure

¡Quedan dos noches más — esperamos verte allí!

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