Why We Exist
We exist to help Hawthorne and Walt Whitman neighborhoods thrive. When residents speak, we listen and respond—creating events and experiences that reflect community needs and neighborhood pride. Northside Neighbors is here to help your neighborhoods thrive.
Behavior Statements
We listen to Hawthorne and Walt Whitman residents with respect and empathy, creating programs that reflect community voices and celebrate neighborhood pride. By highlighting local talent and strengthening connections, we help both communities thrive.
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Belief Statements
We believe Hawthorne and Walt Whitman thrive when every resident feels seen, heard, and valued. Their strength comes from local stories, culture, and talent, and meaningful change happens when neighbors work together with shared pride and purpose.
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Meet The Team
Reggie Ivey
Executive Director
If you’ve ever crossed paths with Reggie Ivey, you know his calling isn’t a job, it’s a lifetime of showing up for the people of Tulsa.
For more than three decades, Reggie has been a steady, trusted voice for families in North Tulsa. His work has always been rooted in one belief: everyone deserves a fair shot at a healthy, joyful life. From fighting for better access to care, to building programs that lift up parents, young people, and longtime residents, Reggie has spent his career removing barriers so communities can rise.
Today, he continues to champion health equity, push for systems that work with community, and remind us that real change begins with real relationships.Northside Neighbors is grateful to have him as a guiding light in this work.
Daquet Wilson
Community Wellbeing Director
When you meet Daquet, one thing is clear right away—she loves North Tulsa.
Raised in this community, learning in the same schools, and walking on the same streets, Daquet carries North Tulsa with her in everything she does.
Daquet believes in generational wealth built within the community, not around it. That neighbors deserve the power to shape their own futures. And that every neighborhood should offer the amenities and spaces that make healthy choices easy. Daquet has worn many hats – fitness instructor, community organizer, and community wellbeing advocate – but the throughline is always the same: lifting up people so they can thrive right here at home.
Whether she’s championing physical and mental health, pushing for housing that honors legacy, or walking alongside partners who share the vision, Daquet shows up with intention, humility, and deep respect for the stories that make North Tulsa what it is. A collaborator, a listener, and a neighbor through and through, Daquet reminds us what it looks like to build a future worthy of the next generation.
Dr. Melissa Woolridge
Education Director
Dr. Melissa has spent more than 30 years pouring into Tulsa’s young people as a science teacher, Dean of Students, Asst. Principal, and Principal. Most recently, she led Booker T. Washington High School, guiding it to become the highest-performing high school in Tulsa. After retiring from the public school system, her heart for service never stopped.
As a proud product of north Tulsa, Dr. Melissa is truly excited to come back home in this new role with Northside Neighbors. She sees this work not as a job, but as a chance to continue serving the community that shaped her.
As Director of Education, Melissa looks forward to partnering with families, listening to their hopes, and helping create opportunities for every child in Hawthorne and Whitman to thrive. She brings the lessons she’s learned as an educator—and mother— a deep belief that north Tulsa’s story is still being written, and that its future will be brighter than its past. Her personal mission is simple- bring meaningful, lasting change to the neighborhoods she loves by standing alongside the residents in a steady and forward march.
Clem Neely
Marketing Director
Clem Neely brings a strong background in communications, marketing, and community engagement, with experience in both the public transportation and nonprofit sectors. In these roles, he worked closely with residents, community partners, and local organizations to increase awareness, build relationships, and connect people to valuable resources.
Today, Clem supports Northside Neighbors through strategic outreach and communications, helping strengthen the organization’s presence and impact in North Tulsa. He believes deeply in the mission of Northside Neighbors and is passionate about empowering residents and fostering community-driven growth. Clem sees North Tulsa as a place where he can make a meaningful difference by helping amplify neighborhood voices and support lasting positive change.
Kimberly Reed
Community Health Worker
Born and raised in North Tulsa, Kimberly has worked with countless children and their families through her many years of service while owning and operating her childcare facility in North Tulsa. Her passion has always been to provide a safe, learning environment where children and their families felt hopeful and were equip with the tools they needed to succeed. Kimberly truly believes that everyone, no matter where you are from, deserves the opportunity to flourish and write your own story. Kimberly cares deeply about North Tulsa and will continue to push for change and is happy to join Northside Neighbors in their efforts to bring the change we want to see.
Board of Directors
Brandon Oldham
Senior Program Officer –
Geroge Kaiser Family Foundation,
Board Chair
Brittany Swain
School Director –
Hawthorne Educare
Rue Ramsey
Vice-President of Workforce –
Tulsa Regional Chamber
Danny Williams
Attorney –
Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers
Mikeale Campbell
Diversity & Inclusion
Program Manager –
Williams Companies
Ashley Townsend
Vice President Community Manager – J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.