This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime! In-studio guest: NewView Oklahoma! Lauren Branch, Ronita Jones & Marlene Snow & Brenda Bennett.

Lauren Branch is the president and CEO of NewView Oklahoma, and has been with the organization for 21 years.  Under Lauren’s leadership, NewView has undergone unprecedented growth, employing more than 150 individuals, most of whom are blind or visually impaired. Because of Lauren’s leadership, NewView Oklahoma has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of the premier organizations in the country providing employment and comprehensive rehabilitative and clinical services for persons with vision loss. 

Ronita Jones is the Senior Director of  clinical and rehabilitative services for both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices.  Ronita earned her master’s degree in special education from Texas Tech University with a specialization in Orientation and Mobility and Teacher of the Visually Impaired. 

Marlene Snow has worked at NewView Oklahoma since 2011.  She has a graduate certificate and master’s degree in low vision from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  In 2014, Marlene received her specialty certification in low vision through the American Occupational Therapy Association.  She recently became a certified diabetic educator.

NewView Oklahoma | 501 N Douglas Ave., OKC – Office: 405-604-0503 or 918-933-4036  NewViewOklahoma.org | Facebook: @NewView Oklahoma

NewView Oklahoma is moving to their new location at 4301 North Classen Blvd. in about a month. This new 27,000 foot facility will allow NewView to serve more patients who live with vision loss, such as Macular Degeneration. Find out more about the new location, NewView services and how they can help you with your vision needs.

Charlotte Carey, Synergy Home Care – Administrator brings all of the skills, talents, leadership, and passion necessary to operate a successful business. A consummate professional, we are thrilled she is the administrator for SYNERGY HomeCare. She has strong skills in communication, contract interpretation and administration, quality control and employee training. She is an organizer, is meticulous in detail and is a wonderful encourager to others. Both clients and her fellow employees agree she is a blessing to have on our SYNERGY team. Charlotte is a lover of music and is a 22-year member of a female a cappella ensemble W.I.N.G.S. (Women In Need of God Sing) which provides the ministry of music to people throughout Oklahoma and the surrounding states.

Jeff Aynes has joined the SYNERGY HomeCare Team as Director of Sales and Marketing. Jeff has been a strong advocate for health care in Oklahoma for many years and he is a great leader on our team.

Jeff went to the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University where he studied Marketing, Public Relations, and Broadcasting. In addition to working for SYNERGY HomeCare, Jeff has owned Jammin’ Jeff Entertainment (DJ and Music Service for events) for over 25 years and has performed at over 1,800 events! SYNERGY is excited that Jeff is bringing his Marketing expertise to the SYNERGY HomeCare Team!

This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour
Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime!

In-studio guests: Telana Ford and Patrick O’Kane from Sunbeam Family Services

Talena Ford is the Caregiver Fundamentals Program Manager Sunbeam Family Services. Currently, she facilitates seven Grandparent Support Groups and ten Caregiver Support Groups in four counties. Ms. Ford has more than 16 years of experience working with self-sufficiency programs. She received her Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. To contact Talena, please email tford@sunbeamfamilyservices.org.

Patrick O’Kane is the Director of Senior Services; the three core senior programs are: Emergency Senior Shelter, Senior Companion Program, and Caregiver Fundamentals Program. Mr. O’Kane has been in nonprofit senior services leadership for nearly 20 years. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, his focus is in change management and leadership development. To contact Patrick, please email pokane@sunbeamfamilyservices.org.