Chahta Foundation Staff

Angela understands the challenges of obtaining an education while juggling life's responsibilities. She began her career as a Choctaw Nation associate in the Choctaw Travel Plazas in Durant and Calera. A non-traditional student and single mother of two, Angela started her post-secondary education at 30 and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in accounting. She spent over six years in the Grant Services department of CNO's Accounting and Finance division, first as an Accountant, then promoted to Supervisor, and finally, as Accounting Manager. Today, Angela is proud to be a part of the Chahta Foundation team and is excited to be helping today's Choctaw students grow into tomorrow's Tribal leaders.

Courtney has always had a passion for serving others. She began her career with the Choctaw Nation in 2009 as a Hotel Front Desk Clerk. From there, she spent the next several years in the service industry. In 2018, she transferred to Player Development as a VIP Casino Host, where she learned the value of integrity, dedication, and pride in one's work. She later transitioned into the role of Buyer 1 for the CNO Procurement Department in 2021. While working full-time and raising a family, she made the decision to pursue her dream of being a first-generation college graduate. As a former two-time scholarship recipient and current student, Courtney understands how life-changing these opportunities can be. Today, she is a proud team member of the Chahta Foundation. As the Scholarship Program Specialist, she looks forward to the opportunity each day to serve and encourage fellow tribal members to pursue higher education and advance their lives.