Our Leaders
The Stillwater Medical Foundation's Board of Directors is charged with advancing the Foundation's mission, stewarding its gifts and assets, and fulfilling the Foundation's strategic priorities.
2024 Board of Directors and Staff
From Right: Rachel Ebert Leslie, Shayna Payden, Jared Pence, Joe Akin, Michal Shaw, David Lambert, Lucas Grounds, Amy Gallegos, Matt Streater, Staci Becjek, Meredith Woodruff, Steve Ruby, Laura Aufleger, Polly Crawley, Megan Stivers, Jennifer Glenn, Scot Jones, Lee Bird, Whitney Johnson, Jeffery Corbett, Denise Weaver, Carrie Wilhelm, Babette Goodwin, Glen Henry, MD, and Diana Rodriguez-Coca
The Foundation Team
Michal Shaw
Michal Shaw joined the Foundation in October of 2021. She has over seventeen years of experience in higher education fundraising and was instrumental in developing stewardship and donor engagement programs during her time at the Oklahoma State University Foundation.
Shaw began her career in philanthropy in 2002 at National Geographic’s Education Foundation in Washington, D.C. Michal is a Past-President for the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) and is a current member of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). Michal holds a B.S. and M.S. in Geography from Oklahoma State University.
Michal and her husband, Wade, enjoy spending time with their three children, being outdoors, and traveling.
Jeffery Corbett
Jeffery Corbett has been with the Foundation since 1997. In October 2022, his duties grew to include directing Volunteer Services at Stillwater Medical.
Corbett also administrates the Foundation's educational, scholarship, and high school fellowship programs. He assists in planning special events and fundraising appeals.
A passionate advocate for public education, Corbett has served in governance of the National PTA since 2018. He is a past president of Oklahoma PTA.
Locally, Corbett is board president for the Stillwater Interfaith Counseling Center.
Jeffery and Annette have two granddaughters that they enjoy bragging about and spoiling as much as possible.
Joe Akin
Joe has extensive experience in relationship building and community engagement. Joe started at Stillwater Medical in the height of the pandemic, leading the Human Resources team. In his current role, Joe helps strengthen communication and further aligns the Foundation’s efforts to improve healthcare.
Joe has lived in Stillwater for 40 years. He and his wife, Mona, raised two sons who both live in the Oklahoma City area. Outside of work, Joe enjoys time with his family and friends, traveling with Mona, and fishing. Prior to his career at Stillwater Medical, Joe served on the Foundation Board of Directors for 7 years and has been active as a donor.
Carrie Wilhelm
Carrie joined the SMF team in 2023 and brings a wealth of experience in accounting management and financial analyzing. Carrie's work within non-profit organizations further elevates how she makes an impact at SMF.
Her degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University has been put to good use. She spent 11 years at the OSU Foundation before joining us.
Carrie has a servant's heart. She has given her time and talents by serving on the Wings of Hope Board. She currently serves as President of Women's Fellowship Group at First Christian Church of Cushing, where her husband is the pastor. Together they have one son, Noah.
Alysa Ward
Alysa Ward joined the Foundation in October 2023, bringing a deep passion for nonprofit event management and community outreach. While still completing her double major in Marketing and Management and minor in Nonprofit Fundraising from Oklahoma State University, Alysa is grateful to learn from the amazing SMF team.
In her role, Alysa plans key events like the Annual Gala, Physician Appreciation, and other foundation events that engage the community and raise crucial support for healthcare services.
A proud OSU student, Alysa has enjoyed her time in Stillwater. Outside of work, she’s an avid traveler, exploring countries around the world. She also enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family and friends.