Leadership

Effie Rorke, MPH, MPA is the Chief Executive Officer at Areawide Aging Agency. Effie has a long tenure of service in the public sector including in both nonprofit and government roles. Prior to joining Areawide, Effie was an exemplary federal employee serving in the External and Governmental Affairs division at USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Effie also served as the Executive Director at Feeding Colorado and worked as a member of Feeding America’s Government Relations team during the 2018 Farm Bill. Effie completed her undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University, holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Arizona and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. An engaged member of the Oklahoma nonprofit community, Effie serves on the Board of Directors for the Woody Guthrie Coalition and is an enthusiastic volunteer and founding member of Let’s Fix This. Effie is proud to live, work, and raise her children in Oklahoma City.

PhD, RN

Lisa graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with her PhD in nursing and obtained her BSN from East Central University in Ada, OK. She has been in the field of nursing for over 25 years. During that time, Lisa has worked with clients of all ages and in many different medical settings. Most recently, she has worked closely with women and the aging population both in and outside of the hospital. Her research study looked at the impact of chemotherapy-related cognitive dysfunction on the social roles of aging women. She is excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the board for Areawide Aging Agency, an organization that helps support the aging population in such a manner that allows them to maintain quality of life and independence. This is something she is passionate about.

Assistant General Counsel at Tinker Federal Credit Union

Christie Porter is Assistant General Counsel at Tinker Federal Credit Union. She is responsible for the oversight of TFCU’s compliance program, including implementation of new regulatory requirements and monitoring of TFCU’s adherence to state and federal financial regulatory requirements.

She has a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor, Law, from Oklahoma City University.

Christie is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and serves on the Financial Institutions & Commercial Law and Labor & Employment Law Sections. Christie holds certifications in compliance and bank secrecy act through the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NCCO and NCBSO), serves on the Cornerstone Credit Union League Compliance Council Executive Committee and is a member of the Credit Union National Association’s Compliance & Risk Council. Christie also serves on the board of Areawide Aging Agency, a nonprofit agency dedicated to maintaining and advancing the dignity and independence of older adults in our community.  

Christie has more than thirty years’ experience in the financial industry and has worked in operations, human resources, legal, and compliance.

The Hertz Corporation

Jason is a CPA and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He is currently employed as a Senior Accounting Director for the Hertz Rental Car Corporation, where he leads the North American accounting function and is also responsible for the organization’s SOX controls globally. Previously he worked at KPMG LLP in the audit practice  and  has also worked in consulting and the energy industry.

In 2019 Jason graduated from the United Way of Central Oklahoma Board Serve Program, which led him to his position on the board of Areawide and the chair of the development committee. In addition to his role with Areawide, Jason has served as a community volunteer with United Way for several years in the allocation subcommittee process and also has served as a mentor through the Steed School of Accounting at the University of Oklahoma, where he helps business students prepare for their professional life.

Jason lives in The Village with his wife Stephanie, daughter Maren, and dog Winston. He enjoys riding his bike at Lake Hefner, grilling, reading, watching the Sooners win and listening to podcasts.

Funds For Learning LLC

Kyle is General Counsel at Funds For Learning LLC, a nationwide consulting and web services firm specializing in the federal E-rate program. Kyle is responsible for all of the firm’s legal matters and provides strategic guidance, consultation, and legal and business advice to executive staff. He establishes internal company policies, manages the firm’s multi-state operations, and ensures the firm remains compliant with state and federal law.
Kyle also works directly with clients, including school districts, government agencies, and corporate clients, on regulatory matters and compliance issues. He advances policy on behalf of the company and advocates for the company and its clients before the Federal Communications Commission.
Kyle holds a B.A. in Economics from Oklahoma State University (2011) and earned his J.D. from the Oklahoma City University School of Law (2014).
Kyle actively participates in a number of civic organizations and professional groups. He is a member of both the Oklahoma and Washington, DC Bar Associations and the E-rate Management Professionals Association.
In addition to his role on the Areawide Board of Directors, Kyle supports local Oklahoma communities through his service with various nonprofit organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. He also serves as a community volunteer with The Birthday Party Project, a Dallas, Texas based nonprofit that celebrates birthdays for children experiencing homelessness.
Kyle and his fiancé, Jessie Kierl, reside in Oklahoma City with their dog Willis.