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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.

As we celebrate 10 years of impact, we’ve been reflecting on where it all started. It started with 14 students meeting a...
10/21/2026

As we celebrate 10 years of impact, we’ve been reflecting on where it all started.

It started with 14 students meeting after school, listening to their community, and asking: How can we make a difference?

Today, we see 600+ students every school year across our programs carrying that same energy forward.

What began as a small group of young people listening, learning, and taking action has grown into a community of young leaders creating impact across Tulsa. And while the numbers have changed, the heart of Changemakers hasn’t.

Every program is rooted in the same belief: meaningful change starts by listening to your community, and young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. They’re leading right now.

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re honoring not just how far we’ve come, but the young people, community voices, and shared belief in youth leadership that have brought us here.

📖 Take a look at our very first annual report: www.tinyurl.com/TCyear0

Al celebrar 10 años de impacto, hemos estado reflexionando sobre nuestros comienzos. 💙🧡

Todo comenzó con 14 estudiantes que se reunían después de clases para escuchar a su comunidad y preguntarse: ¿Cómo podemos hacer la diferencia?
Hoy, más de 600 estudiantes cada año escolar participan en nuestros programas y llevan adelante ese mismo espíritu.

Lo que comenzó como un pequeño grupo de jóvenes que escuchaban, aprendían y tomaban acción ha crecido hasta convertirse en una comunidad de jóvenes líderes que generan un impacto en Tulsa. Y aunque los números han cambiado, la esencia de Changemakers sigue siendo la misma.

Todos nuestros programas se basan en la misma convicción: el cambio significativo comienza al escuchar a tu comunidad, y los jóvenes no son solo los líderes del mañana. Están liderando hoy.

Al celebrar este aniversario, honramos no solo todo lo que hemos logrado, sino también a los jóvenes, las voces de nuestra comunidad y la convicción compartida en el liderazgo juvenil que nos han traído hasta aquí.

📖 Conoce nuestro primer informe anual: www.tinyurl.com/TCyear0

Shoutout to our Changemakers Leadership Council for hosting their 2nd annual youth-led Legislative Lunch today! Young pe...
10/15/2026

Shoutout to our Changemakers Leadership Council for hosting their 2nd annual youth-led Legislative Lunch today!

Young people shared their experiences, presented data, and discussed education policy with elected officials.

A huge thank you to the elected officials who joined us and engaged in thoughtful conversations about the future of education in Oklahoma!

Thank you to ONE Gas for hosting us!

Young people are leading right now and we are excited for the future they are building. 💙🧡

¡Un gran reconocimiento a nuestro Changemakers Leadership Council por organizar hoy su segundo Almuerzo Legislativo anual liderado por jóvenes!

Los jóvenes compartieron sus experiencias, presentaron datos y conversaron sobre políticas educativas con funcionarios electos.

¡Muchísimas gracias a los funcionarios electos que nos acompañaron y participaron en conversaciones significativas sobre el futuro de la educación en Oklahoma!

¡Gracias a ONE Gas por recibirnos en sus instalaciones!

Los jóvenes ya están liderando hoy, ¡y nos emociona el futuro que están construyendo! 💙🧡

Calling all young people: Youth-Led Legislative Lunch 🏛️Tulsa Changemakers Leadership Council is hosting our second annu...
10/07/2026

Calling all young people: Youth-Led Legislative Lunch 🏛️

Tulsa Changemakers Leadership Council is hosting our second annual youth-led Legislative Lunch, and we want young people in the room!

This year's focus is education. Youth will work alongside legislators to share their experiences and discuss the policies that shape education.

📅 When: Thursday, October 15 · 11am–1pm
📍 Where: One Gas Conference Center, 2nd floor
First Place Tower · 15 E 5th St, Tulsa 74103

👉 Youth, sign up here: tinyurl.com/TClegislativelunch

¡Atención, jóvenes! Almuerzo Legislativo Dirigido por Jóvenes 🏛

Tulsa Changemakers Leadership Council organiza nuestro segundo Almuerzo Legislativo anual dirigido por jóvenes, ¡y queremos que los jóvenes estén presentes!

Este año el enfoque es la educación. Los jóvenes trabajarán junto a legisladores para compartir sus experiencias y conversar sobre las políticas que dan forma a la educación.

📅 Cuándo: jueves 15 de octubre · 11am–1pm
📍 Dónde: One Gas Conference Center, 2.º piso
First Place Tower · 15 E 5th St, Tulsa 74103

👉 Jóvenes, inscríbanse aquí: tinyurl.com/TClegislativelunch

We're getting ready for the 2nd Annual Youth Impact Summit! Logo Design Contest: We are looking for a youth-created logo...
09/29/2026

We're getting ready for the 2nd Annual Youth Impact Summit!
Logo Design Contest: We are looking for a youth-created logo for our Youth Impact Summit on March 12th, 2027! Designs submitted will be printed onto all swag (canvas bags, stickers, etc), digital flyers, and printed materials. More information in the sign up link: https://forms.gle/gSpipVVnE2s6kSFd9

Youth-Led Workshops Proposals: The Youth Leadership Coalition of Tulsa is looking for young people to lead workshops at this one-day summit. The workshops can fall into any of the following categories:
1) Connection: Building connections with other young people,
2) Post-Grad Opportunities: Explore what life looks like after high school, and
3) Youth Advocacy: Advocacy for self and others. The workshops do not have to be perfectly refined.

We're looking for you to bring your expertise to the space - no need to have the workshop perfected! All workshop presenters are paid for their time. More information in the sign up link: https://forms.gle/VR1hJDSGr2F4z6cs7

¡Nos estamos preparando para la 2.ª edición anual de la Cumbre de Impacto Juvenil (Youth Impact Summit)!

Concurso de diseño de logotipo: ¡Buscamos un logotipo creado por jóvenes para nuestra Cumbre de Impacto Juvenil del 12 de marzo de 2027! Los diseños seleccionados se imprimirán en artículos promocionales (bolsas de tela, pegatinas, etc.), folletos digitales y materiales impresos. Más información en el enlace de inscripción: https://forms.gle/gSpipVVnE2s6kSFd9

Propuestas de talleres dirigidos por jóvenes: La Coalición de Liderazgo Juvenil de Tulsa (Youth Leadership Coalition of Tulsa) busca jóvenes para dirigir talleres en esta cumbre de un día. Los talleres pueden encuadrarse en cualquiera de las siguientes categorías:

1) Conexión: Crear vínculos con otros jóvenes,
2) Oportunidades tras la graduación: Explorar cómo es la vida después de la escuela secundaria (high school), y
3) Defensa de derechos (Advocacy): Defender los propios intereses y los de los demás. No es necesario que los talleres estén perfectamente pulidos.

Más información en el enlace de inscripción: https://forms.gle/VR1hJDSGr2F4z6cs7

Tulsa Changemakers is celebrating 10 years of impact this year! 🎉For the next ten months, we will host 10 events to mark...
09/16/2026

Tulsa Changemakers is celebrating 10 years of impact this year! 🎉

For the next ten months, we will host 10 events to mark the milestone. Whether through a workshop, volunteer opportunity, or social event, our Tulsa Changemakers are creating ways to build an even larger community of Changemakers across Tulsa.

🍋 September: We kicked things off volunteering alongside The Lemon-Aid Project.

🗳️ October: All about civic engagement — stay tuned for more details 👀

For ten years, the young people of Tulsa Changemakers have been leading and building momentum. This year, we’re excited to continue making an impact and inviting more folks along the way.

Follow us and subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss what’s coming!

🔗 https://www.tulsachangemakers.org/10year

¡Tulsa Changemakers está celebrando 10 años de impacto este año! 🎉

Durante los próximos diez meses, realizaremos 10 eventos para conmemorar este hito.

🍋 Septiembre: Comenzamos como voluntarios junto a The Lemon-Aid Project

🗳️ Octubre: Todo sobre participación cívica — mantente pendiente para más detalles 👀

Durante diez años, los jóvenes de Tulsa Changemakers han estado liderando y generando impulso. Este año, estamos emocionados de seguir generando impacto e invitar a más personas a sumarse.

📲 ¡Síguenos y suscríbete a nuestro boletín para no perderte lo que viene!

🔗 https://www.tulsachangemakers.org/10year

⚡ 10 SPOTS LEFT for Power of Youth! ⚡We’ve still got room for 10 more 6th-12th graders to join this fall’s cohort — and ...
09/14/2026

⚡ 10 SPOTS LEFT for Power of Youth! ⚡

We’ve still got room for 10 more 6th-12th graders to join this fall’s cohort — and this group is already shaping up to be an awesome one. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time!

📅 Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm
📍 Leadership Tulsa (1151 S Elgin Ave)
📝 Register by Friday, September 18th

Sign up today 👇
tinyurl.com/Fall2026POY

⚡ ¡QUEDAN 10 LUGARES para El Poder de la Juventud! ⚡

Todavía tenemos espacio para 10 estudiantes más de 6° a 12° grado para unirse al grupo de este otoño — ¡y este grupo va a ser increíble! Si has estado dudando, ¡este es el momento!

📅 Lunes, 5:30-7:00pm
📍 Leadership Tulsa (1151 S Elgin Ave)
📝 Regístrate antes del viernes 18 de septiembre

Regístrate hoy 👇
tinyurl.com/Fall2026POY

Did you miss our newsletter this week? Click here to see what we're up to! https://tinyurl.com/TCNewsletter2026Intereste...
09/10/2026

Did you miss our newsletter this week? Click here to see what we're up to!
https://tinyurl.com/TCNewsletter2026

Interested in being added to our newsletter for more reminders about upcoming programs?
Sign up Here: https://tinyurl.com/TCNewsletterSignUp

¿Te perdiste nuestro boletín de esta semana? ¡Haz clic aquí para ver qué estamos haciendo!
https://tinyurl.com/TCNewsletter2026

¿Te interesa suscribirte a nuestro boletín para recibir más recordatorios sobre los próximos programas?
Regístrate aquí: https://tinyurl.com/TCNewsletterSignUp

09/09/2026

✨ Lemonaid Weekend Recap ✨

Tulsa Changemakers is so grateful to be the benefiting partner of The Lemon-Aid Project ! 💛

All weekend long, young people across Tulsa flexed their entrepreneurial and philanthropic muscles. They were running lemonade stands, connecting with their communities, and giving back.

A huge THANK YOU to:

🍋 The Lemon-Aid Project for empowering kids of all ages to be entrepreneurs and philanthropists

🧡 All of the families, volunteers, and stand hosts who gave their time and energy throughout the weekend

🙌 And our Tulsa community for showing up and supporting young people!

We had so much fun spending the weekend in community with you! 🍋✨

✨ Resumen del Fin de Semana de Lemonaid ✨

¡Tulsa Changemakers está muy agradecido de ser la organización beneficiaria de The Lemon-Aid Project ! 💛

Durante todo el fin de semana, jóvenes de todo Tulsa pusieron en práctica sus habilidades empresariales Y filantrópicas. Estuvieron vendiendo limonada, conectándose con sus comunidades y contribuyendo a una buena causa.

Un enorme GRACIAS a:

🍋 The Lemon-Aid Project por empoderar a niños de todas las edades para ser emprendedores y filántropos

🧡 Todas las familias, voluntarios y anfitriones de puestos que compartieron su tiempo y energía durante todo el fin de semana

🙌 ¡Y a nuestra comunidad de Tulsa por acompañarnos y apoyar a los jóvenes!

¡Nos divertimos muchísimo pasando el fin de semana en comunidad con ustedes! 🍋✨

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