
Operation Hope Staff
You've Got Character,
So Do We!
Dedication, Expertise, Encouragement
Carletta Denison

In-facility Services
Carletta is a devoted OHPM volunteer of 20+ years who joined the staff about 7 years ago. Carletta oversees the Bedtime Stories program, arranges OHPM transportation for Play Days at Eddie Warrior CC, and coordinates the Christmas Angel Tree Party. She also helps our volunteers stay current on their DOC requirements and connects inmates with OHPM at DOC Transition Fairs.
Christina Jardee

Associate Director
Christina started working with OHPM as an intern. Her responsibilities grew to include the donor data base, tracking data from client follow-ups, needs, and satisfaction. Eventually QuickBooks, program support, and grant support were added to her duties. She served as Interim Executive Director in April - August 2025, before being promoted.
Derrick Vernon

Communication Specialist
Derrick provided 27 years of in-facility chaplain support before joining Operation Hope as a social media expert and communication specialist in late 2025.
Estelle

OHPM Intern
Estelle has been employed with OHPM since 2022. She helps clients with the reentry process along with various office jobs. During her off time Estelle volunteers with sober living organizations and supports those struggling with addiction. While incarcerated, Estelle’s life was changed by prison ministry. She loves giving back to others what was so freely given to her.
Jennifer

OHPM Intern
Jennifer has been employed with OHPM since 2024. Jennifer also helps clients with the reentry process along with various office tasks. She loves working with those coming out of incarceration and helps them move past being overwhelmed. During her off time she serves the homeless with City Lights.
Lovie Byrd

Board & Community Liaison
Lovie retired as Case Manager, Supervisor, & Transition Coordinator after 37 years with the OK Department of Corrections. Lovie has worked with OHPM for 20+ years and sees her work here as a natural extension of her DOC experience. She cherishes OHPM’s warm, safe environment and the shared commitment of justice-involved staff.
Peppa

OHPM Intern
Peppa has been employed with OHPM since 2024. She loves working with clients during the reentry process and being able to offer every possible resource available. Like all the interns, Peppa is willing to jump in and do whatever is necessary to make OHPM the best it can be for our clients. In her down time she loves spending time with her grandchildren.
Rosalie Alvarado

Executive Assistant
Rosalie serves as OHPM’s Administrative Assistant. In addition to managing financial documents and HR responsibilities, she also works with clients in need of employment. Rosalie ensures uniforms and equipment are purchased for clients receiving work scholarships. Her heart is for families and she regularly handles our ChIP (Children of Incarcerated Parents) Scholarship request.
Sandra Walling

Re-entry Supervisor
Sandra oversees the interns and helps with scheduling appointments, client intake and re-entry programs, and client data base. She is also responsible for vetting our Car Club applicants. Sandra meets with the client, explains the criteria, and provides the documents needed to qualify for the program.
Todd Gessele

Executive Director
Todd's leadership and story telling skills aim to strengthen strategic partnerships, raise visibility, friends and funds, corporate and private sponsorships for Operation Hope. He brings a passion for sharing the gospel story of Joseph, the slave, who God didn't forget in prison, but promoted to vizier, a high-ranking official, under Pharaoh during a time of famine.
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