Alicia Merrick
Mission Chair | Service Oklahoma- Employee Engagement Manager
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders to Serve with Purpose
Generation Good is a curriculum-based Emerging Leaders Board created by Goodwill Central Oklahoma to prepare young professionals for executive-level board service. Designed for individuals ages 23 to 40, the program provides structured leadership development, nonprofit governance education, and real-world experience through service and community engagement.
Members of Generation Good do more than support the mission; they gain the tools and knowledge to lead. Through curated learning sessions, hands-on projects, and direct involvement in Goodwill’s work, participants are equipped to become the next generation of impactful board members in our community.
2025-2026 GenG Board Members
Ashley (Neese) Melchert
Membership Chair | Candor, Senior Account Executive
Cody Mosley
Steering Committee Chair | The Boldt Co. Director, Business Development
Emma McKinney
Steering Committee Secretary | Executive Assistant and Board Liaison at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
Giovanni Gallegos
Oklahoma City Public Schools – Social Studies Teacher
Jessica Marie Deaton
OCOM Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse
Kaylin Hill
Owner – Kollab Creative Co.
Marianne Edwards
Steering Committee Treasurer | University of Central Oklahoma, Director- Office of Student Advocacy
Sierra Abbott
Advocacy Chair | Hearts for Hearing Foundation, Senior Development Manager
Sierra Carney
Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC), Public Relations Coordinator
Sophia Massad
Steering Vice-Chair | Ultramodern Creative CEO & Social Media Manager
Sydney Fancher
Direct Interactions- Business Development Manager
Want to Get Involved? Join a Committee
If you are not yet eligible or ready for board nomination, the best way to get involved is by applying for a Generation Good Committee Position.
Committee roles are open to individuals ages 21 to 30 who are eager to serve and grow. Committee members support mission-driven projects, assist with major events such as Work the Runway, and gain leadership experience while working alongside board members and Goodwill staff. Committee service is the recommended pathway for future board nominations.
Why Generation Good?
Learn
Learn the foundations of nonprofit and board leadership
Grow
Gain experience in fundraising, strategy, and community engagement
Network
Connect with a network of purpose-driven professionals
Lead
Help shape inclusive workforce solutions across Central Oklahoma
Apply for a Committee Position
Committee applications are accepted year-round. If you’re ready to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
For questions or more information, contact Kara Luther-Chapman at kluther-chapman@okgoodwill.org.
