Get to know us

Board of Directors

David Austin

Board President | Conoco Phillips

Michelle Gray

Member | Oklahoma Works

George Halkiades

Treasurer | Civic Leader & Community Mentor

John Jenkins, DMA

Member | Executive Director, Bartlesville Symphony (former)

Pablo Merlo

Member | ARG Concrete (owner)

Richard Mitchell

Member | Attorney-At-Law

Rev. Victor Paul

Retired, Greater FIrst Church

Mike Washington

Washington welding (owner)

Westside Community Center Team

Shavon Robles is a strategist, cultural architect, and nonprofit leader dedicated to building what heals, reforming what’s broken, and restoring what’s been overlooked. Born and raised in Bartlesville, her journey with Westside Community Center (WCC) began as a young participant in its programs, and has now come full circle as she leads the organization into a bold new era of impact.

As Executive Director, Shavon blends visionary leadership with deep cultural insight to design programs that confront inequity, elevate voices, and cultivate sustainable change. Under her direction, WCC has moved from financial instability to a thriving, purpose-driven organization committed to serving youth, families, and underserved communities.

In 2024, Shavon spearheaded the launch of WCC’s $2.5 million endowment alongside Dennis Seals Sr. The endowment is hosted by the Bartlesville Community Foundation to ensure the long-term sustainability of WCC’s mission. With over $150,000 pledged in the first 48 hours, it represents a pivotal investment in the future of Bartlesville’s most historic multicultural hub.

Shavon’s work reflects a multidisciplinary background in psychology, organizational leadership, and financial restructuring. She is certified in Lean Six Sigma and Contract Negotiation. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s in MFT.

At WCC, she is reimagining initiatives like W.E. Pro$per, while also launching a youth entrepreneurship program, a youth-led talk show, and a student magazine—efforts that equip the next generation to thrive through innovation, identity, and purpose. She also champions wellness and sustainability through projects like the Intergenerational Community Garden, which brings youth, elders, and families together through hands-on learning and shared growth.

Whether designing culturally responsive curriculum, hosting courageous conversations, or helping restore historically excluded communities, Shavon leads with conviction, creativity, and compassion. Her mission is clear: to create spaces that honor identity, heal division, and plant what will last.

She and her husband, Carlos, attend church in Tulsa and remain committed to causes that build stronger, more vibrant communities.

To join WCC in building a legacy of impact, email: director@wccbartlesville.org