A Journey to Royal India with Sunny Patel

Women United Patron donors enjoyed an intimate evening with Sunny Patel, Chief Executive Officer for 3S Hotels Group. Sunny shared her journey from Zambia to Tulsa – including careers in nursing, engineering and politics – as well as family traditions and recipes passed down for generations.

Connecting Circle with Marcia MacLeod

Women United Patron donors enjoyed an intimate evening with Marcia MacLeod, recently retired Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for WPX Energy, who gave valuable advice on cultivating your network at every phase of life.

Connecting Circle with Brookey and Burkett

Women United Leadership Society donors enjoyed learning from Teresa Burkett and Lauren Brookey about how their long-term friendship furthered their commitment to our community.

Connecting Circle with Deborah Shallcross

Attorney and former judge Deborah Shallcross hosted Women United members in her home for the latest Connecting Circle. Members enjoyed brunch and a fascinating discussion on the topic of how far women have come in regards to equality in the workplace.

Attendees also discussed the work that still needs to be done in this important arena.

Connecting Circle with Marla Bradshaw

Campaign Co-Chair, Marla Bradshaw, invited Women United members into her home for the a Connecting Circle event.

Members enjoyed lunch and conversation on strong relationship building between partner agencies and volunteers.

Connecting Circle with Mary Ann Hille

The Connecting Circle Series continued with an event at Lefty's on Greenwood hosted by co-founder of The Hille Foundation, Mary Ann Hille.

Women United members enjoyed lunch with Mary Ann as well as discussions about the importance of women's involvement in philanthropy.

Connecting Circle with Shiela Haynes

Shiela Haynes, correspondent with the Tulsa World, invited Women United members into her home for a Connecting Circle event.

A dozen Women United members enjoyed getting to know Shiela. They visited on the topic of the large impact volunteers can have in our community.

Connecting Circle with Betsy Jackson

Betsy Jackson, shareholder with Hall Estill, hosted the Connecting Circle event at her home.

Attendees enjoyed discussing how women can encourage each other to succeed instead of competing with each other. Everyone was having such a good time, we neglected to get a group photo, so we're showing off the delicious WU-themed cake balls everyone enjoyed.

Connecting Circle with Paula Huck

The Connecting Circle series continued at the home of Paula Huck, Director of Community Affairs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Caring Foundation.

Attendees enjoyed discussing how to make time in their busy schedules to take care of themselves.

Connecting Circle with Becky Frank

Guests joined Becky Frank in her downtown Tulsa home for a relaxing, fun and informal visit. They enjoyed open discussion about a wide variety of topics including advancing a career, mentoring, growing a role in the community, and balancing personal and professional lives.

Connecting Circle with Robyn Ewing

The third event in the Connecting Circles series took place at the home of Robyn Ewing, Senior VP, Strategic Services, Administration and Chief Administrative Officer, Williams.

Seven attendees enjoyed discussing the book, Women Don't Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for Change.

The second event in the Connecting Circles series took place at the home of Alison Anthony, President Williams Foundation and Director Strategic Outreach, Williams.

Nine attendees enjoyed a relaxed and fun time around the pool with Alison discussing succeeding and staying true to oneself in the workplace.

Connecting Circle with Caron Lawhorn

The Connecting Circles series kicked off with 10 attendees in the home of Caron Lawhorn, senior vice president, commercial, ONE Gas.

The women enjoyed a special time of mentoring advice, professional development and engaging conversation on the topic of getting outside their comfort zones.