Humble Warrior Award

Dr. Keith Hall

Dr. Keith Hall currently serves as Director of the Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau, where he oversees a multidisciplinary team of over 60 staff serving at-promise youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system. Appointed in March 2025, Dr. Hall brings over two decades of leadership experience in social work, education, military service, and youth development. His role includes strategic oversight of programs such as intake, probation, intensive supervision, Family Treatment Court/CHINS, and the Phoenix Rising Alternative School, where he previously served as Assistant Administrator.

Dr. Hall holds a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Louisville, two master’s degrees (Social Work, Entrepreneurial Studies), and is a Sanctuary Model trainer and Master Resiliency Trainer. His leadership philosophy,

"Do For, Do With, Cheer On," guides his commitment to equity, rehabilitation, and collaborative system reform for at-promise youth. He also serves on the board of the 1st Step Male Diversion Program and remains active in community partnerships that empower underserved youth.

Michelle Hardesty

Michelle Hardesty is Executive Director and lifetime Board Member of The Hardesty Family Foundation, a Tulsa-based organization focused on education, workforce development, wellness, and social services. With a strong business background, she previously led Hardesty Realty Corp. and Port Trucking. Under her leadership, the Foundation has launched initiatives like the Construction Academy, A New Leaf Academy, and trauma-informed wellness programs. Michelle is active in mental health and addiction recovery efforts and has served on multiple advisory councils. She’s a recipient of the AFP Outstanding Philanthropist Award and a Tulsa Business Journal Woman of Distinction. A journalism graduate of NYU, she also holds a 200-hour yoga certification. Michelle is a proud mom of five and grandmother of three.

Jeremy Founds

Jeremy Founds is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the Iraq War and now dedicates his life to helping others heal and reconnect through mindfulness and movement. Drawing on his military experience and personal journey, Jeremy is passionate about making mindfulness approachable and practical, especially veterans, first responders, and those navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions. He holds a Bachelor of Science from West Liberty University and a Master of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma. Jeremy is a certified personal trainer and a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT), with training in trauma-informed practices through Warriors at Ease and the Veterans Yoga Project.

During his Masters degree program, Jeremy worked at the Coffee Bunker, directly serving veterans facing challenges such as PTSD, housing instability, and reintegration. Through his yoga classes and community outreach, he creates safe, welcoming spaces where individuals can build resilience, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves and others. Jeremy’s mission is simple: to help people move from surviving to thriving—one breath, one step, and one moment at a time.