Staff
MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD CHAIR
Chelsea E. Fish
Chelsea E. Fish serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of the Seminole
Nation of Oklahoma and as Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation of
Oklahoma. In her dual leadership roles, she provides strategic direction, policy oversight, and
program guidance to ensure youth safety, empowerment, and community well-being. With
extensive experience in housing, governance, and organizational development, Chelsea
champions trauma-informed practices, strong accountability systems, and culturally grounded
leadership that align with the Club’s mission to build confident, capable, and resilient young
leaders.
BOARD SECRETARY
Denise Johnson
Dee Johnson is the Administrative Officer for the Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the Secretary for the Boys and Girls Club of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Dee became involved in the BGCSNOK when Rebecca Stone. BGCSNOK Chair, first shared her dream of having a Boys & Girls Club. Dee was excited to be a part of this from the ground level and up. Dee attended her first BGCSNOK Native Service Summit in Orlando Florida and witnessed all the Native Boys & Girls Clubs from across the United States. Upon hearing their stories, it ignited something within her and from that moment on she was on fire for the Club! Dee also serves as the Safety Committee Chair for the BGCSNOK, and is always ready and willing to do whatever we needed to do get the Club going and giving our kids hope, while maintaining safety as a priority.
BOARD MEMBER
Lisa Cobb
Lisa Cobb grew up in Wewoka, OK; attended New Model Elementary School for grades 1-2 (kindergarten was not an option) and then Wewoka Elementary grades 3-12. Upon graduation from Wewoka HS, Lisa was the first in her family to attend college. Lisa expresses she is grateful that her parents always encouraged and supported her. Their encouragement helped her to expect success and never think something might be unattainable. Lisa graduated from the University of Oklahoma (BA; MS speech language pathology) and East Central University (M Ed).
As a product of public education , she was blessed to spend a career "attending school". Her career of 30 years in public education was very rewarding: 5 years @ Seminole County Interlocal Cooperative; 25 years Seminole Public Schools (Elementary Principal; District Reading Sufficiency Act Contact/Administrator; District Title VII Coordinator ; Speech-Language Pathologist).
Lisa is a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Ocese Band. She served as Jr. Miss Seminole Nation in 1976; served on the Education Committee for the Seminole Nation during Chief Kelly Haney's administration; and is currently serving on the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
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BOARD MEMBER
James Bender
James S. Bender is a dedicated leader in youth services with extensive experience
in program management, casework, and community engagement. He currently serves as Program
Director for Mvskoke Youth Services, where he oversees operations, staff, and program
development to support positive outcomes for youth and families. His background includes work
with Oklahoma DHS and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, bringing a strong foundation in leadership,
trauma-informed care, and community collaboration.
BOARD MEMBER
Stephaney Lambert
Stephany Lambert is an experienced public servant and community advocate with a strong
background in tribal, municipal, and state-level leadership. She has served on the Seminole City
Council and currently holds positions on the City of Seminole Lake Board and the Oklahoma
Department of Transportation Tribal Advisory Board. Her extensive governance experience is
complemented by her commitment to supporting youth and community development initiatives.
BOARD MEMBER
Mallory Miles-Lee
Mallory Miles-Lee is a dedicated community leader with a career rooted in social services and
youth advocacy. She has worked extensively with tribal communities and youth-focused
organizations, including roles with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and Youth and Family
Services. Most recently, she served as Director of a homeless shelter in Norman, where she led
operations, managed staff and budgets, and collaborated with local leadership to strengthen
community support systems.
BOARD MEMBER
Dan Factor
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