Greta J. Stewart, Executive Director, Oklahoma Primary Care Association (OKPCA) has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc., (REI) a statewide economic development organization.
OKPCA’s mission is to strengthen access to affordable community-based health care and Stewart has served as Executive Director of the organization since its inception in 1993. In her position, she is responsible for program administration, grants management, acquisition of funding, public relations, marketing and all member services.
Stewart was instrumental in the development of the Learning Eliminates Child Abuse Program and Women’s Caring Connection Mentor Program at Mary Mahoney Memorial Health Center. She also assisted in implementation and coordination of the University of Oklahoma Department Of OB-GYN’s Safe Harbor Mentor Program at Emerson Alternative High School.
She earned a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a minor in Management from Langston University. Professional development includes Leadership Oklahoma, Class XIII; and, earning the Certified Association Executive credential as well as participation in the Diversity Executive Leadership Scholar Program of the American Society of Association Executives
“Greta is going to be a great asset to the REI board of directors,” Karen James, REI board chair said. “Her experience and passion for providing affordable health care for Oklahomans complements REI’s goal to expand services to the health care industry, especially in underserved regions of the state.”
She and husband, Louis, are parents of a son and three daughters; and grandparents of six ranging in age from six to nineteen.
In its 29th year of service, REI provides assistance to Oklahoma entrepreneurs and families. Services include business financing, New Markets Tax Credit Program, homebuyer assistance services and specialized services for women, Native American and other minority business owners.