She is a founding member of Chiefs for Change. Gist has been recognized for her service to the Tulsa community by a number of local organizations. She was named as the 2023 Education Pillar Community Honoree by 100 Black Men of Tulsa and as one of the YWCA Tulsa’s 2021 Pinnacle Award winners. She is a founding member of Chiefs for Change. Gist has been recognized for her service to the Tulsa community by a number of local organizations. She was named as the 2023 Education Pillar Community Honoree by 100 Black Men of Tulsa and as one of the YWCA Tulsa’s 2021 Pinnacle Award winners. Gist recounts her history in education and excitement for the future. Armed with a stellar resume and a pristine pair of grey Nike Dunks, Dr. Deborah Gist is ready to make strides in her new position. Gist recounts her history in education and excitement for the future. Armed with a stellar resume and a pristine pair of grey Nike Dunks, Dr. Deborah Gist is ready to make strides in her new position. Aug 22, 2023 · TULSA, Okla. — Deborah Gist is a long-time educator with an extensive resume including Commissioner of Education in Rhode Island, she served as a senior policy analyst for the United States... Aug 22, 2023 · TULSA, Okla.
