OFFICER – PRESIDENT

Sara Low, MPH, CPH | saral@tset.ok.gov 

Sara Low is originally from Lawton, OK. She earned her Master of Public Health from the Hudson College of Public Health (HCOPH) at the University of Oklahoma. Sara is currently a Senior Program Manager for community programs at the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). Prior to joining TSET, she worked on community health improvement projects at state and local levels through her work with the Oklahoma City Planning Department, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Stephenson Cancer Center, and The Mine OKC (a program of the Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth at the University of Oklahoma). She has participated in various public health committees and partnerships. In 2025, Sara received the OPHA Distinguished Professional Award for her contributions to the field of public health. Passionate about health equity and access, particularly in rural areas, Sara is committed to shaping healthier futures for all Oklahomans. Sara lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, Will, their daughters, and their cat. In her free time, she enjoys singing karaoke (poorly and only at home), traveling, and spending time with her family.

OFFICER – PRESIDENT-ELECT

Jade Owen, MPH, CHES, CPH | jadeo@tset.ok.gov

Jade Owen is a Program Manager for community programs at the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). She holds a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion Sciences from the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health and is both a Certified Health Education Specialist and Certified in Public Health. With more than a decade of experience in statewide public health service, Jade is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Oklahomans, with a particular passion for expanding access to healthy food across the state. Outside of work, Jade enjoys playing video games, walking and biking, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and two cats, Rufus and Olive. She also cares for a colony of community cats that are affectionately named after food items.

OFFICER – PAST-PRESIDENT

Daniel Sledge, PhD| daniel-sledge@ou.edu

Daniel Sledge is a scholar of public health and health policy. He received his PhD from Cornell University and is an Associate Professor in the Hudson College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences. His work deals with issues including the opioid epidemic, public policy and communicable disease, disaster response and recovery, and the development of public health institutions. His research has appeared in publications including the American Journal of Public Health, JAMA, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), and Policy History. His article “Linking Public Health and Individual Medicine” won the best paper award from AJPH. He is passionate about improving public health and about understanding the ways in which public policies impact the day-to-day lives of individuals and communities.

OFFICER – SECRETARY

Lois Carpenter, PhD| lois-carpenter@ou.edu

Dr. Lois Carpenter earned a PhD in Health Behavior and Promotion from the University of Mississippi. Before beginning her academic career, she worked in local, state, and federally funded public health settings. One of her most notable accomplishments was being selected as the national Project Coordinator for the White House initiative Chef’s Move to Schools, part of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign. Dr. Carpenter’s years of professional experience inform both her teaching and research. She employs mixed methods approaches and draws from socioecological and community-based frameworks to explore how cultural and social factors influence health decision-making and preventive behaviors. Dr. Carpenter’s research centers on eliminating health inequities, particularly among women and disadvantaged populations. Her current projects relate to cancer screening uptake and HPV vaccination.

OFFICER – TREASURER
Kamisha Busby, MBA, BSN, RN, CMCN | kamisha.d.busby@oklahomacompletehealth.com

Kamisha D. Busby is a native of Oklahoma and serves as Director of Care Management for Oklahoma Complete Health, providing strategic leadership focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes, reducing health disparities, and strengthening care coordination for Oklahoma families. She serves as a board member and officer of the Oklahoma Public Health Association, supporting policy, advocacy, and workforce development initiatives across the state. Kamisha brings over 20 years of nursing and public health experience from her work in non-profits, local government, and managed care. She serves as a board member with the March of Dimes Oklahoma Chapter, and Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, and as Oklahoma State Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Kamisha holds an MBA in Health Care Administration from Southern Nazarene University, a BS in Public Health, and a BS in Nursing from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is currently a doctoral student in Healthcare Administration at Oklahoma State University. She is married to Joshua A. Busby and is the mother of Cobie, Kara, and Joshua II.

OFFICER – AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVE TO APHA GOVERNING COUNCIL (ARGC)

Emily (Pryor) McDaniel, MPH | she/her | emily-mcdaniel@ou.edu

Emily McDaniel is a dedicated public health professional with a Master of Public Health from Northeastern State University. She currently serves as an evaluator for the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) at the Hudson College of Public Health, where she applies data-driven strategies to improve health outcomes across the state. Emily is deeply passionate about women’s health and serves as a co-leader of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition’s Tulsa chapter, where she advocates for awareness, prevention, and support. A strong advocate for mental health, she is committed to promoting holistic well-being in both her professional and community roles. Outside of her work, Emily enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Garrett, their two beloved cats, Rory and Chloe, and new pup, Finn.

Kara Stone, PhD, CSCS, PAPHS | she/they | kstone@spthb.org

Kara Stone, PhD, is an Epidemiologist at the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board and an Oklahoma City native. She holds a PhD in Exercise Science and Nutrition from North Dakota State University and degrees in Kinesiology and Health Studies from the University of Central Missouri. With more than a decade of experience in research and higher education, Kara’s current work focuses on Tribal public health, health equity, healthcare access, and health workforce development, particularly through the evaluation of Community Health Aide Program initiatives. Her broader research interests include the relationships among social determinants of health, physical and mental health, exercise, nutrition, identity, and overall wellbeing. Kara is passionate about community-engaged research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translating evidence into meaningful improvements in health programs and systems.

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Gabbi Westbrook, MPH, CHES | gabrielle-westbrook@ou.edu

Gabbi Westbrook, MPH, CHES, serves as an Instructor and Associate Director of the Center for Public Health Practice at OUHSC, where she leads efforts in health promotion and systems improvement through workforce enhancement, community engagement, policy research, and partnership development. She oversees a diverse portfolio of projects, including local community health needs assessments and statewide initiatives addressing chronic disease, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness. Passionate about integrated public health systems and practice-based policy, Gabbi champions the development of relational infrastructure across sectors to advance collaboration and strengthen the welfare of all communities. She holds a BS in Community/Public Health from UCO and an MPH in Health Administration & Policy from OU Health Campus.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Madison Brillhart | mbrillhart@tulsa-health.org

Bio coming soon!

SECTION REPRESENTATIVE

Wendy Frankenburger, MPH, CHES, CPH | wendy.frankenburger@gmail.com

Wendy chose public health because she believes in equitable access to health care for all individuals. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and Certified in Public Health after receiving a BS from Oklahoma State University and an MPH from the OU Health Sciences Center-Hudson College of Public Health. Her focus is on reducing barriers to care, addressing social determinants of health, advocacy, education and making connections to improve health outcomes. In her current role as the community benefit manager at Ascension St. John, she is involved with community engagement opportunities and oversees a small grant program. She tracks initiatives, programs, services and activities provided by the organization’s six hospitals that address the health-related needs of the community, including those  identified through the Hospital's Community Health Needs Assessments as she leads the CHNA and implementation process. Prior to that, she worked for the Oklahoma State Department of Health for over 6 years as a county health educator. She is the current Chair of the PHEHP section of OPHA, involved in many community coalitions,  the THD CHIP and the Chronic Disease and Risk Factors and Management group and serves on the board of Caring Community Friends in Sapulpa. She lives in Tulsa with her husband and two daughters and enjoys cycling, traveling, and cooking.

SECTION REPRESENTATIVE

Rebekah Doyle, PhD, MS, RN | doylera@nsuok.edu

Dr. Rebekah Doyle is an Associate Professor of Emergency Management in the Department of Criminal Justice at Northeastern State University. She earned a PhD in Public Health from Walden University. Additionally, Rebekah holds a Masters in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arkansas Tech University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Dr. Doyle is an Oklahoma Public Health Leadership Institute Fellow. During her tenure working for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Dr. Doyle served as a Homeland Security Region V Emergency Preparedness and Response Bioterrorism nurse, Children’s First nurse, and Health Educator. Rebekah values providing community service and building relationships that strengthen and advance public health initiatives in Oklahoma. She serves as a board member for the Oklahoma Public Health Association and as Chair for the Emergency Preparedness & Response Section. Rebekah serves as a Director on the TAOK Red Cross Board of Directors and as a member of the Red Cross Community Outreach Team and Services to the Armed Forces committees.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Rachel Liebe, PhD, MPH | she/her | rachel.liebe@okstate.edu

Rachel Liebe (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Oklahoma State University. She received her PhD and MPH from Virginia Tech. Her work focuses on the non-nutritional factors impacting nutrition behaviors and health equity. She is interested in exploring innovative policy, system, and environmental changes to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities. Currently, she is focused on the relationship between food security and mental health among mothers and the role of poverty stigma and psychological coping. She has presented her research at multiple national and international conferences. She is passionate about making system-level changes to support the health of all Oklahomans.

POLICY CHAIR

Jessica Imotichey, MPH, MLS | jessica.imotichey@chickasaw.net

Jessica Imotichey received her Masters in Public Health, with a focus in Health Administration & Policy, from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and her Masters in Legal Studies in Indigenous People's Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. She has spent much of her career working on American Indian health policy issues and currently serves as the Health Policy & Legislative Analyst for the Chickasaw Nation. In her free time, Jessica enjoys camping throughout the various National Parks. 

DEVELOPMENT CHAIR

Julie Bisbee | julie.bisbee@gmail.com

Bio coming soon!