OK-APSE Governing Board
Guiding strategic direction, budgeting, ethics, and advocacy to advance Employment First across Oklahoma.
Organizational Stewardship
Guiding Oklahoma's Employment First Future
The Governing Board plays a vital role in guiding and overseeing OK-APSE. With responsibility for strategic direction, budgeting, guidelines, and policies, the Board sets the organization's course and ensures its financial well-being. They also provide leadership for professional initiatives, appoint representatives for the association, and establish key guidelines for appeals, publications, awards, and honors.
Strategic Direction
Setting long-term goals for competitive integrated employment in Oklahoma.
Financial Stewardship
Managing chapter budget, grants, and ensuring non-profit fiscal health.
Professional Standards
Promoting CESP™ credentials and ACRE competency-based job coaching.
Policy & Advocacy
Representing Employment First principles before state agencies and lawmakers.
Message from Our President
Angela Duckett
info@ok-apse.org
Dedicated Leadership Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment Across Oklahoma
Angela Duckett serves as President of the OK-APSE Governing Board, providing strategic leadership and vision to advance Employment First across Oklahoma. With deep experience in disability services, financial stewardship, and organizational governance, Angela guides the chapter's policy advocacy, professional development initiatives, and partnerships with state agencies. Her le...
Key Milestones & Achievements:
- Chapter President & Strategic Visionary
- Employment First Policy Advocate
- Disability Services & Organizational Leadership
- State Agency & Community Partnership Builder
Executive Leadership
Executive Officers
Officers managing daily operations, finances, governance, and state partnerships.
Donna Rogers
Donna Rogers serves as Vice President of the OK-APSE Governing Board. With extensive experience in community rehabilitation and workforce development, Donna helps lead the chapter's strategic direction, policy advocacy with state agencies, and annual conference planning to empower employment specialists across Oklahoma.
Angela Toth
Angela Toth manages financial stewardship, budget oversight, and audit compliance for OK-APSE. Her meticulous leadership ensures chapter funds directly support member grants, CESP™ study sessions, statewide training, and public policy advocacy.
Debra Prim
Debra Prim serves as Board Secretary, maintaining official chapter records, governing board minutes, communications, and member coordination. Debra brings passion and organizational expertise to Employment First outreach across Oklahoma.
Board Members
Governing Board Members
Dedicated professionals bringing statewide expertise from education, vocational rehabilitation, and community rehabilitation providers.
Albert Arrieta
Governing Board Member
Albert Arrieta is a Governing Board member championing community inclusion, employer partnerships, and job development excellence across regional Oklahoma markets.
Charlotte Cooper
Governing Board Member
Charlotte Cooper brings vast experience in disability services, transition planning, and advocacy, advising OK-APSE on policy guidelines and professional training initiatives.
Sue Gill
Governing Board Member
Sue Gill serves on the Governing Board, contributing expertise in community rehabilitation programming, person-centered planning, and fair compensation advocacy.
Terrie Tucker
Governing Board Member
Terrie Tucker brings dedication and deep community connections to the OK-APSE Board, promoting self-advocacy and equal pay standards for individuals with disabilities.