Laura Latta, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Dr. Laura Latta is a dedicated educator with experience in pre-K through postsecondary instructional leadership, cross-sector community development, and education research design and analytics. A lifelong Tulsan, Dr. Latta committed her entire career to education and has held leadership roles as an award-winning teacher, professor, school administrator, community coordinator, researcher, and nonprofit director. Throughout her career, she has used her experience to bring together leaders in education, business, civic and community organizations to work collaboratively toward high-quality education and equitable access to learning opportunities for all students, from early childhood through postsecondary.
Dr. Latta holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum from the Jeanine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma, and is a published researcher. As an adjunct professor of education at OU-Tulsa, Dr. Latta upholds a deep commitment to train and prepare the next generation of educators.
In addition to her role as executive director of the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium, Dr. Latta serves on a variety of advisory boards and committees for Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, OSU Tulsa, Tulsa Community College, and Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab–Little Lab. She also serves as an education subcommittee member for the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women (City of Tulsa).
Dr. Latta is immensely proud to have attended three Tulsa-area colleges and universities (Tulsa Community College, Oral Roberts University, and the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa), and is committed to working alongside Tulsa’s higher-education institutions to support student success, work toward equity in outcomes, and expand higher-education opportunities for students.
Sheika Brantley
Housing Navigator
La-Sheika Brantley brings numerous years of experience working with vulnerable populations. Sheika graduated from Tulsa Community College earning her Associates of Liberal Arts and has received Certifications as a RAD PBV Specialist, Housing Choice Voucher Specialist, and Low- Income Housing Tax Credit. Previously, Sheika has provided Case Management and Housing Assistance services for the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Family Support Services for the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. In her spare time, Sheika enjoys spending time with her family and attending her son’s college football games.
Justice Jones
Housing Navigator
Justice Jones, a lifelong Oklahoman and proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation, brings experience in harm reduction and housing case management for Tulsans experiencing homelessness. A first-generation college student, Justice earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Northeastern State University, and she is currently pursuing her Master’s of Public Administration at the University of Central Oklahoma, slated for completion in Fall 2024.
Following the completion of her Bachelor’s degree, Justice embarked on a career in Outreach Specialist roles, working with Housing Solutions and later assuming positions such as Outreach Team Lead and Programs Director at the Oklahoma Harm Reduction Alliance. Most recently before joining the Consortium, Justice worked as a Policy Analyst, becoming familiar with the challenges associated with homelessness and Tulsa’s housing crisis.
Justice is passionate about ending homelessness in Tulsa, and in this role will be dedicated to connecting youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in Tulsa to housing and other necessary resources.
Chantelle Lott
YPNG Program Coordinator
Aaron Wilson
Director of Programs and Financial Aid
Aaron Wilson is a dedicated education professional with a diverse background in teaching, mentoring, and higher education administration. He has previously held positions at Tulsa Community College and Tulsa Public Schools. Aaron brings a unique perspective and experience from working with students ranging from elementary to college age.
Aaron is a Tulsa transplant through Teach For America, where he taught at Daniel Webster Middle School after he graduated from university. He holds a Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree from the University of Florida, where he specialized in Health Disparities and Electrochemistry.