2026 Honorary Chair: Tricia Everest
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon Honorary Chair is Tricia Everest!
A fourth-generation Oklahoman, Tricia Everest grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Casady High School before earning her Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University. She began her career as a legal assistant at Crowe and Dunlevy, where she also supported Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma School of Law. After graduation, she served the State as an assistant attorney general.
In 2010, Tricia shifted her focus to building public-private partnerships that create pathways to hope and opportunity. She became the founding Chair of ReMerge, a program that diverts mothers from prison and helps them create strong, healthy futures for themselves and their children. She also plays an integral role as the founding Chair of Palomar, which removes barriers for abuse victims to access the care and services they need. In addition, she has championed the arts, education, and community well-being as Chair of Allied Arts, past-Chair of the YMCA—where she was the first woman to lead in the organization’s 128-year history—and through service on numerous nonprofit boards and commissions.
Her outstanding leadership and commitment have been recognized widely. Amongst a number of recognitions, Tricia received the Lee Allen Smith Oklahoma Legacy Award in 2013. OCBA presented her with the President’s Professional Award in 2017.
In 2019, she was inducted into the OCU Meinders Hall of Honor for Business and Commerce. Tricia received the State’s Highest Honor in 2019 with her induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Tricia received the 2020 Volunteer of the Year from the Department of Justice for her work with crime victims. In 2023, inducted into the Order of the Owl, the University of Oklahoma College of Law’s highest honor. She also holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Oklahoma City University. Today, Tricia continues her service to the State as Cabinet Secretary of Public Safety.
Tricia’s work reflects more than a record of service—it shows a deep commitment to empowering women, uplifting families, and building a stronger Oklahoma for future generations. Her bold leadership embodies the very values Girl Scouts strive to instill in every girl: courage, confidence, and character. Through her vision and example, she reminds us all that lasting change begins when one person steps forward to make the world a better place.