Meet The Team

Brooke Randels is a Tulsa transplant who came to Tulsa when she began attending The University of Tulsa. After graduating from The University of Tulsa, she made Tulsa her home, working in higher education. After her time in higher education, she transitioned to work on postsecondary and workforce development initiatives for Tulsa Public Schools. Her passion for helping students find their way has led her to Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year.

Brooke’s skillsets she gained from pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration (OU ‘22) alongside her eye for workforce development allows for her to think about the right partnerships it takes to create opportunity and elevate students here in Tulsa. 

As the Program Director it is Brooke’s role to guide the organization in a direction that creates the best possible outcomes for both students (near and far) and Tulsa’s working communities. 

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Becky Kurtz is a native of Erie, PA and has called Tulsa home for the last 6 years. Throughout college and her early career, Becky interned in the higher ed space at Gannon University and SUNY Buffalo State University, as well as in media with several hometown radio stations before starting her early career in the healthcare and financial service industries. Through experience and opportunities, Becky found her passion in education and the nonprofit space and joined the Early Career team in 2021 as the Program Coordinator for Tulsa Service Year. Becky earned a B.A. Communication Arts with a concentration in Journalism from Gannon University in Erie, PA (Go Knights!).

Tulsa is the fourth city Becky and her family have resided in. She loves running on the Midland Valley Trail, catching a show at Cain’s Ballroom, watching an FC Tulsa match with her kiddos, and grabbing a cup of coffee at one of the many local coffee shops. But the one thing unique to Tulsa that continues to draw her in is the people!

Curcio Smith, a proud native of North Tulsa, is a passionate advocate for his community. He earned a degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Children and Family from Ottawa University. In Tulsa, Curcio loves exploring the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene, visiting coffee cafes, and staying active through boxing training. He is deeply committed to dismantling economic inequalities by fostering education and career development opportunities for under-resourced populations. Curcio’s work reflects his dedication to creating pathways for success and empowerment in his hometown and beyond.

Smith believes Tulsa is a resilient city, steeped in history and culture. Powered by innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs. As a North Tulsa Native, Smith is honored to partner with a diverse group of innovators with new and exciting opportunities to advance the future of Tulsa.

Tim is an engaging and innovative leader who has served in non-profit leadership for over 25 years. Originally from California, he has called Tulsa home for the past 18 years and has been committed and passionate in serving the community, leading crisis intervention programs at Youth Services of Tulsa, Emergency Infant Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma.

In his role as Programs Manager, Tim orchestrates professional development and immersion events for both Tulsa Service Year (TSY) Fellows and Campus Tulsa Interns, provides one-on-one mentorship, and facilitates Tulsa community connections to help the program members grow professionally and personally.

Evan is a long-time Tulsan who graduated from The Booker T. Washington High School and has immensely enjoyed the love that Tulsa has offered him throughout his life. Born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Evan’s Indigenous background informs his consideration for community and passion for opportunity creation and economic development for Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma.

As the Marketing Manager, Evan highlights the experiences of fellows throughout their Tulsa Service Year to continue to attract recent college graduates to Tulsa. Evan is the host of the Grow With Us podcast where he discusses the growth of community, culture, and talent in Tulsa through its economic and entrepreneurial development.

Ream is a lifelong Tulsan and a future graduate of the University of Tulsa, where she will earn her degree in Business Administration in Economics with a minor in Finance. As the Operations Associate for Early Career Programs, she helps keep things running smoothly for Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year. Ream is grateful that she gets to expand her knowledge in the workfield among a very talented team. In her free time, you can find her strolling through Brookside or Utica, shopping, or enjoying coffee from a local coffee shop with friends.

Today, Ream serves as the Operations Associate for Early Career Programs, where she works alongside the Operations Manager to manage systems and operations for Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year. She loves that her work lets her contribute to a program that will continue to grow the city she’s always called home.