Aug. 19, 2025 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to welcome 20 young professionals to its reimagined young professionals group, The PLATE Collective.
“The Regional Food Bank is excited to welcome this diverse group of young professionals to the fight against hunger,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “Their energy and ideas will help us reach more Oklahomans and inspire others to join us in the fight against hunger.”
The PLATE Collective serves as a platform for young professionals, ages 24 to 40, dedicated to community engagement. Throughout the year, members will be immersed in a deeper understanding of the root causes of hunger and how they can advocate for the needs of their community. The acronym PLATE defines what it means to be a member of the organization:
Professionals
Leadership
Advocacy
Time
Engagement
The members of The PLATE Collective are:
• Bryal Hilton, Total Environment, Inc
• Cindy Stapleton, Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
• Collin Crisp, Paycom
• Colton Kirton, Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
• Hannah Glavas, Edmond Fine Arts
• Holly York, Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
• Isabella Beevers, Arvest Bank
• Jaclynn Pyle, Oklahoma Natural Gas
• Jennifer Knight, Cooperative Council of Oklahoma School Administrators
• Jessica Hutton, APMEX
• Kiara Benson, The Boeing Company
• Lauren Vasquez, CFS Brands
• Luke Reynolds, Irrigation Association
• Martha Beliveau, Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
• MaryAnn Grover, Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
• Nabi Siasi, H&R Block
• Scarlett Patino, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
• Spencer Staton, Ferguson Enterprises
• Stephanie Mansour, Oklahoma Health Care Authority
• Taylor Bradberry, University of Central Oklahoma
The PLATE Collective will meet monthly throughout the year-long commitment. Members of The PLATE Collective will stay involved throughout the year by joining in fundraising initiatives, community service projects and networking events. The program also features important learning opportunities designed to appeal to active young professionals.
Learn more about The PLATE Collective by visiting rfbo.org/PLATE.