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Serving Central and Western Oklahoma

Welcome New Executive Director- Sean Taylor Simpson

The Central Oklahoma Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is excited to welcome Sean Taylor Simpson as the new executive director. Sean will work closely with JDRF's volunteer Board of Directors to expand the awareness of the organization and to increase fundraising efforts to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

Sean brings an impressively diverse background to JDRF, including experience with non-profit organizations, serving as Vice President at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, and the past five years as head of corporate communications for Express Employment Professionals.

He recently told the board, "I'm deeply inspired by JDRF's mission and excited about the potential growth for the chapter. The board, volunteers, supporters and staff have impressed me with their commitment, and I know that together we will accomplish great things."

Pamela Gutel, president of the JDRF board says, "We are pleased to welcome Sean as Executive Director and thrilled about the wealth of experience he brings to our chapter. The Board looks forward to working with him to further JDRF's mission of finding a cure for diabetes and its complications."

Sean is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, where he earned a master's degree in mass communication and bachelor's degree in public relations and political science. He is Accredited in Public Relations (APR), the industry's highest certification.

As JDRF approaches its 40-year anniversary, and the Central Oklahoma Chapter celebrates is 25th, we are entering a new and exciting stage of growth, making it a wonderful opportunity for new leadership. In the days ahead, both JDRF and Sean will need your support as we make this transition together. Please call us, to say congratulations, share insights, ask questions, or just catch on all the amazing work going on at JDRF.

For a downloadable picture of Sean Taylor Simpson, please click here.

The Central Oklahoma Chapter is based in Oklahoma City and provides community outreach, support, and education and organizes events throughout the year to raise funds for diabetes research. Our membership includes families from over 100 cities in central and western Oklahoma. View the map to see if we serve your community.

Founded in 1984 by parents of children with Type 1 diabetes the Central Oklahoma Chapter continues to rely on volunteer support in all of our fundraising and outreach efforts. We are proud that JDRF has funded more than $3 million in diabetes research in our state.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Central Oklahoma Chapter
2212 NW 50th, Suite 158C
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Phone: 405-810-0070
Fax: 405-810-0078

E-mail: oklahoma@jdrf.org

With your help, we are moving research from the laboratory bench to the patient's bedside, translating scientific advances into longer, healthier lives for those with diabetes. With your help, we are moving closer to our goal ... a cure for diabetes and its complications.

Mary Tyler Moore
International Chairman