our board

let’s meet our

board of directors

Willow Pregnancy Support is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board meets six times each year. Board committees consist of Financial, Development, and Governance and meet in addition to the regularly scheduled Board meetings.

Carrie Rossow
Executive Director | Willow Pregnancy Support

Luke Helms
Chairman of the Board
Associate | Steptoe & Johnson Law Firm, PLLC
Member Since 2022

Jessica Pontious
Vice Chairperson of the Board
Principle Consultant | Nova Insights
Member Since 2021

Paula Smitherman
Secretary of the Board
Retired School Counselor
Member Since 2022

Michelle Britten
Board Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer | Oklahoma Employment Security
Member Since 2019

Barbara Chishko
Ex-Officio Board Member
Founder | Willow Pregnancy Support

Kim Davis
Senior Independent Living Developer | Mansions Independent Living
Member Since 2007

Melissa Hickey
VP Private Wealth Banker | Bank of Oklahoma
Member Since 2022

Kara Rother
VP Chief Nursing Officer | Integris Health
Member Since 2024

Melissa Clark
Account Executive | High Five Media
Member Since 2025 

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