Board of Directors

Back Row: Masie Bross, Pam Lippoldt, Alicia Hill, Lori Lane, Cynthia Huffmyer and Diane Liddell

Front Row: Sarah Simpson, Christy Johnson, Carol Wright, Myrna Lightfoot and Sheila Travis

Cynthia Huffmyer, President

Cynthia Huffmyer has ministered the Word of God in the Oklahoma area nearly 30 years and was honored in 2002 by the Edmond Women’s Club as “Spiritual Woman of the Year.” She has taught countless Bible Studies attended by men and women from all churches and denominations across the metro, teaching God’s word with authority and passion. She never tires of an opportunity to share the message of Jesus Christ and His love.

Cynthia has been married to Dr. Joe Huffmyer for 39 years. They have two married sons and five grandchildren.

Masie Bross, Vice President

Masie Bross is the director for City Care’s Whiz Kids program, a program teaching elementary age students to read. Beginning with one site in 1996, the City Care’s Whiz Kids program has grown to include 48 churches, 23 schools, and serves over 600 children from the inner-city. In 2002, Masie was awarded the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s Friends of Children Professional Award for her dedication to children in need. In 2003, the Whiz Kids Program received the distinguished designation as a Supplemental Service Provider for the State Department of Education. She was also recognized with a Heroes of Education Award in 2004. Masie has been married to her husband Larry for 39 years. Together, they are the driving force behind City Care, Inc., a local non-profit organization committed to helping the poor and disadvantaged of Oklahoma City.

Lori Lane

Lori Lane, Miss Oklahoma-USA 1976, was chosen by Vanity Fair in 1999 as one of America’s Most Influential Women for her work with domestic violence victims. A recipient of numerous other awards, including the Association of Women in Communication Byliner’s Award in 2000, Daughter’s of American Revolution Community Service Award in 2000, AAFPRS National Community Service Award in 1995 and the Spirit of Women Award in 1998, Lori has been featured on 20/20, Geraldo, Sally and Inside Addition. Lori initiated the Face to Face Domestic Violence Program, a program with worldwide participation by physicians to provide pro bono surgeries for victims of domestic violence. Lori is a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and is married to Wes Lane.

Christy Johnson

Christy Johnson is a freelance writer and speaker who is passionate about sharing how to have joy in the midst of life’s difficulties. She publishes an online E-votional, The Other Side, and has been a contributing writer for The Victoracity for two years. Her other published by-lines include contributions to Life Lessons, a 30 day devotional, and Expect More, a collection of faith based testimonies. Christy is currently working on a non-fiction book for women titled Tissues for Your Issues - Dry your Tears and Face your Fears! Christy and her husband John have four children.

www.christyjohnson.org

Diane Liddell

Diane Liddell has heart for women and has served in her church as the Ladies Director for several years. Diane also has a passion to live a life that glorifies God by supporting ministries and opening her home for various bible studies and youth groups such as Young Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth for Christ and Campus Crusade. She is an active supporter of Willow Springs Boys Ranch in Chandler and missionaries through Antioch Church in Waco Texas. Diane and her husband Mike have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.

Carol Wright

A former Edmond Citizen of the Year, Carol served on staff of the HOPE Center of Edmond for ten years, co-founded the Edmond Human Needs Task Force and is currently associated with the Rotary Club of Edmond, Edmond Women’s Club and the Edmond Historical Society. Carol has also served in leadership with the Edmond Historical Trust, Edmond Public Transportation Committee, Celebration of Children Festival, Edmond Memorial Day Jazz Festival and with many others groups.  She and her husband, Dave (married over 40 years), are both actively tutoring for Whiz Kids, volunteering at the Hope Center, and teaching the 2 and 3 year olds at their church.  

Alicia Hill

Alicia has a heart for women, children and Godly marriages. She and her husband Clarence are co-founders of Eye to Eye Marriage Enrichment Community whose mission is to promote God ordained purpose for marriages in order to leave a legacy for future generations. She served as an instructor and mentor at the Deaconness Crisis Pregnancy Center for 3 years. After a rewarding career in Engineering with Kodak, NASA and Lucent, Alicia answered God's call of motherhood and homeschooling. She and Clarence serve in leadership at Church Ablaze. They have three children.

Sarah Simpson, Treasurer

Sarah graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts and has taught school in the public and private sectors. In past years, she has also taught Women's Bible studies and adult Sunday school classes. She has been married to Charles Simpson for 32 years and they have two grown daughters, Anna and Laurie. Currently, Sarah and Charles run a cattle ranch in eastern Oklahoma and are actively involved in the real estate business in the metropolitan area.

Pam Lippoldt

Pam Lippoldt taught students with special needs for over 20 years.  Pam’s passion is to be the hands and feet of Jesus throughout her community. She has a heart for children, especially for the ones who struggle and need “extra” mentoring.  While teaching in the Norman Public School system, she was a sponsor for FCA and supported Young Life activities. Now that she has retired, Whiz Kids keeps her connected to the needs of children around the Oklahoma City area.  Pam and her husband Denny support FCA, Young Life, Search Ministries, Southside Youth for Christ and Martha’s Task.  Pam and Denny have been married 38 years. They have three wonderful sons, three amazing daughters-in-law and four incredible grandsons. 

Myrna Lightfoot

Myrna has lived in Edmond with her husband and three sons since 1981.  She homeschooled her boys for several years then became active at Oklahoma Christian Schools when they became students there.  Her first volunteer work outside the school and church was for a crisis pregnancy center.  Myrna has been a tutor for Whiz Kids for 10 years and has served on the boards of the Christian Leadership Foundation and Faithworks of the Inner City.   Myrna and her husband, David, were privileged to be a part of the beginning of Bridgeway Church and have for many years hosted and pastored a house church in their home.  They are also involved in a number of foreign missions projects in the middle east.  

Sheila Travis

Sheila retired as a professor from Rose State College in July 2008. She has served as a Sunday School teacher and director of the youth department in several churches.  She lived a military live with her family for 20 years living in many interesting places including Naples, Italy where she was honored as Air Force wife of the year.

Now that she is retired, she is excited to have more time to be involved with volunteering in ministries such as SKIL that involve high school students.  She taught high school for several years and has a heart for teenagers. The rest of her time is spent with her three children, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and six grandchildren who all moved back to OKC in the last few years.