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Reggie Ivey is the executive director for Northside Neighbors, a new non-profit dedicated to assisting north Tulsa with priorities in education, housing, wellness, and economic vitality. Photo Provided
Northside Neighbors Will Address North Tulsa Priorities
Reggie Ivey has been selected to lead Northside Neighbors, a new non-profit organization. The mission of the new entity is to lead community-wide efforts in education, housing, wellness, and economic vitality.
As executive director, Ivey will direct the organization in the following areas: (1) to develop affordable, high-quality mixed-income housing, (2) to support exceptional schools that prioritize student success inside and outside the classroom, and (3) to cultivate a thriving commercial core that sustains the neighborhood’s economic vitality.
“I am honored to lead Northside Neighbors and continue my commitment to fostering healthier, more equitable communities in north Tulsa,” said Ivey. “I look forward to collaborating with residents and partners to uplift the legacy and support the vision of the people who have long called north Tulsa home.”
Ivey brings over 30 years of public health leadership experience, including nearly three decades with the Tulsa Health Department. His tenure at THD was marked by significant contributions, such as spearheading the creation of the North Regional Health and Wellness Center and establishing the Office of Health Equity.
A tireless advocate for addressing health disparities at THD, particularly between north and south Tulsa, he emphasized the importance of tackling the social determinants of health to bridge this gap.
Ivey holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and communication from Northeastern State University and a master’s degree in human relations with an emphasis on organizational development from the University of Oklahoma. He has furthered his education through postgraduate studies in organizational leadership. He was a Fellow at the National Public Health Leadership Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His leadership and dedication have earned him recognition, including the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award from Northeastern State University and the North Tulsa Visionary Leadership Award from the North Tulsa Community Coalition.
Northside Neighbors, launched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation’s
InvestNorth initiative, began as an effort to understand north Tulsa’s opportunities and challenges through resident input. It has evolved into a nonprofit with a community board of directors. It is dedicated to creating thriving neighborhoods in partnership with the community.
The Northside Neighbors board of directors are Jonathan Butler, senior vice president of Community Development at Partner Tulsa; Rob Kaiser, principal at McLain High School; Brandon Oldham, program officer at the George Kaiser Family Foundation; Rue Ramsey, vice president of Workforce and Talent Strategies at the Tulsa Regional Chamber; and Brittany Swain, director at Educare Hawthrone School.
For more information about Northside Neighbors and its initiatives, visit www.northsideneighbors.com.
Northside Neighbors
Northside Neighbors is transforming north Tulsa through community-led efforts in education, housing, wellness, and economic vitality. This nonprofit brings together residents and partners to foster prosperity and thriving neighborhoods, ensuring that every neighborhood becomes worthy of those who call it home. For more information, visit https://www.gkff.org/program/northside-neighbors
InvestNorth
InvestNorth is a collaborative neighborhood initiative founded by George Kaiser Family Foundation to drive transformational opportunities for families and children in historically Black, north Tulsa neighborhoods. Working alongside residents and neighborhood-based organizations, InvestNorth is expanding pathways to prosperity while uplifting the community and honoring the legacy of its heritage. More information is available at https://www.investnorthtulsa.org/
