Stacy Dykstra, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer

Stacy joined the Regional Food Bank in October 2020. Prior to joining the organization, Stacy served as the executive director of Smart Start Central Oklahoma, a nonprofit focused on early childhood education. At Smart Start, Stacy participated in more than 100 community meetings in which she presented, facilitated and/or served as the coordinator. She has trained hundreds of professionals serving young children and their families and taught various college courses focused on family support. Stacy holds a Ph.D. in instructional leadership and academic curriculum from the University of Oklahoma. Her prior work experience also includes serving as co-director of the Lower School at Westminster School, project director for the Early Childhood Collaborative of Oklahoma and as a pre-K and kindergarten teacher for Oklahoma City Public Schools. Her graduate work in instructional leadership as well as her experience with project management contribute to her ability to listen, appreciate diverse perspectives and facilitate constructive conversation and consensus building.