About
Mission
Our mission is to give all college students access to internship opportunities in Tulsa while equipping them with the network to build community and envision Tulsa as their future home post-graduation.
Vision
Our vision is to contribute to Tulsa's most inclusive workforce yet with more interns in the city than ever before.
Meet the team
Brooke Antunez
Brooke is a Tulsa transplant who moved to the city to attend The University of Tulsa and never left. After working in higher education and then leading postsecondary and workforce development initiatives at Tulsa Public Schools, she brought her passion for helping students find their path to Campus Tulsa. As Program Director, she builds connections between higher education institutions, employers seeking early-career talent, and students looking for meaningful opportunities.
Sahel Kouhi
Sahel is a Tulsa native whose love for her hometown deepened after she moved back following graduation from the University of Oklahoma. Leaving for Norman and returning gave her a new appreciation for all that Tulsa has to offer. Today, she channels that pride into supporting students and early-career talent.
Evan Barton
Evan Barton is a long-time Tulsan and proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School who deeply values the love and support Tulsa has given him throughout his life. Born in Tahlequah and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, his Indigenous background shapes his commitment to community, opportunity creation, and economic development in Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma.
Tim Gowin
Tim is originally from Southern California but has called Tulsa home for the past 15 years. He brings 20 years of nonprofit experience, including 12 years serving the Tulsa community through Youth Services of Tulsa, Emergency Infant Services, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. A graduate of Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!), Tim and his wife, Heather, have been married for 22 years and have two children, CJ (19) and Kaylee (13).
Jackie Lovins
Jackie proudly calls Oklahoma home after spending her formative years in Houston, TX. She returned to reconnect with her Muscogee Nation heritage and embrace the strong sense of community here. A graduate of Atlas’ AR/VR program, she now uses her understanding of emerging technologies in her role as Operations Associate to create impactful experiences and foster a collaborative environment, all while staying active in and uplifting the Tulsa community.
Our Story
Campus Tulsa exists to help college students fall in love with Tulsa & launch their careers at area businesses and nonprofits after they graduate.
Campus Tulsa was founded in the fall of 2020 in response to the growing need for bachelor degree holders in Oklahoma. While there are over 67,000 college degree holders within a 50 mile radius of Tulsa, for the workforce to meet Tulsa’s growth trajectory, especially in skilled and niche areas, the city needs to take a systematic approach to attracting and retaining college graduates.
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Housing and Summer Experience: Campus Tulsa Connects Students to Tulsa
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Campus Tulsa Program Provides Affordable Housing For Summer Interns
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Grow With Us Podcast
Brooke and Evan discuss Early Career Talent Programs: Campus Tulsa & Tulsa Service Year
Grow With Us Podcast
Curcio and Evan explore talent attraction and retention programs and the importance of on-campus recruitment
Grow With Us Podcast
Sara and Evan reflect on Sara's experience as a Team Lead for the Campus Tulsa Impact Academy
Livability Media Podcast
Brooke is featured on a podcast with Liveability Media on how to boost your talent pipeline through college retention programs
Diversity Matters
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Leverage our intentional approach to sourcing diverse intern candidates.
In today’s climate, more and more companies recognize the importance of inclusive teams, and internship programs can be a powerful engine for creating more diversity within your team now and in the future as interns transition to full-time hires.
However, companies often struggle to source diverse candidates using their traditional hiring methods and inroads.
Campus Tulsa intentionally partners with diverse student groups, institutions, and associations to create an inclusive internship search experience, especially among first generation and students of color.