Rachel Cannon Spotlighted for Expanding Oklahoma’s Entertainment Industry
May 2026Member in the News: Rachel CannonCongratulations to new IWF Oklahoma member Rachel Cannon, CEO of Rock Paper Cannon, who was recently featured in an article highlighting Oklahoma's growing role in television production and live-audience sitcom development. Rachel is leading an exciting new chapter in Oklahoma's entertainment industry through Rock Paper Cannon, the first full-service independent television studio dedicated exclusively to multi-camera sitcoms. Her vision and leadership have helped champion a proposed $5 million sitcom rebate pilot program currently awaiting approval by Governor Kevin Stitt.
Laura Kerr Shines at Kennedy Center Honors Celebrating George Strait
February 2026Laura Kerr attended one of the most prestigious nights in American entertainment -- the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, where country music icon George Strait was celebrated for his unparalleled contributions to the arts. Set against the grandeur of the Kennedy Center's halls, the annual Honors gala brings together luminaries from across music, film, theater, and dance. This year's celebration was particularly special as Strait is known affectionately as the King of Country, was recognized for a career that has shaped the sound and soul of American music.
IWF OK Celebrates Member Ann Felton Gilliland Named OKCityan of the Year
January 2026International Women's Forum Oklahoma (IWF OK) proudly congratulates Ann Felton Gilliland, esteemed IWF member and Chairman & CEO of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, on being named OKCityan of the Year by OKC Friday. For more than 36 years, Felton Gilliland has been a transformative force in the Oklahoma City metro, leading efforts to expand access to safe, affordable homeownership and strengthen families across the region. Her visionary leadership has guided Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity to build more than 1,155 new, energy-efficient homes and deliver critical home repair services that have improved and weatherized homes forhundreds of low-income homeowners.