Members in the News

International 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 for

hundreds of low-income homeowners.

Under her steadfast stewardship, Habitat has also launched Cornerstone Creek, one of the organization's largest and most ambitious affordable-housing developments, creating vibrant neighborhoods with long-lasting opportunity for Oklahoma City families.

Oklahoma City civic leaders, including Mayor David Holt and Governor Kevin Stitt, joined in honoring Gilliland's incredible contributions and highlighted the meaningful impact her work has had on the community -- empowering families, supporting financial stability, and building generational wealth through homeownership.

IWF Oklahoma applauds Felton Gilliland's outstanding leadership, dedication, and lifelong commitment to community development. Her work exemplifies the power of service and the impact women leaders make in strengthening our cities and improving lives.