Amanda Murphy,
Publisher
amanda.murphy@tulsakids.com
Amanda Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Spanish from University of Tulsa, a Master’s in Management and Organizations from Northwestern University, and a Master’s in New Media from DePaul University.
With over 17 years of experience in marketing and business development, Amanda has worked in both full-time and consulting roles across various industries. Her background spans both for-profit and nonprofit organizations at local, national and international levels.
Natalie Mikles,
Editor-in-Chief
editor@tulsakids.com
Natalie Mikles was a writer for TulsaKids for 13 years before becoming editor. She has been awarded by the Parenting Media Association, the Great Plains Journalism Awards and the Society for Professional Journalists for her features and columns. She has been a writer and editor for local and national publications.
She and her husband have three teenagers who keep them busy, plus a lazy dog, Charlie.
Tara Rittler,
Web & Social Media Editor
tara.rittler@tulsakids.com
Tara Rittler began working for TulsaKids in 2016, after receiving her master’s degree in Strategic Communications from OSU-Tulsa. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Tara moved to Tulsa in 2004 to study English Literature at the University of Tulsa, graduating in 2008.
She enjoys exploring Tulsa with her son. As calendar editor, she enjoys being “in the know” and helping TulsaKids readers discover fun things to do with their families!
Lyssa Flanagan,
Operations Manager
lyssa.flanagan@tulsakids.com
Lyssa Flanagan has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in English and Liberal Arts from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
Having previously worked in the non-profit field in Tulsa for almost 10 years, Lyssa is passionate about community-building and helping to make Tulsa a better place to live and work.
Lyssa enjoys exploring all the family activities the Tulsa metro area has to offer with her husband, Jake, and toddler son, Alex, and then documenting their fun family memories in her scrapbooks.
Jesse Robinson,
Brand Designer & Manager
design@tulsakids.com
Jesse Robinson is the Brand Designer & Manager at TulsaKids, where he makes sure each issue looks as good as the stories inside it. With over eight years of creative agency experience, he oversees the TulsaKids brand across print, digital and beyond, spending most of his time guiding each monthly issue from the first layout to the final printed page.
A firm believer that good design should be both beautiful and purposeful, Jesse has a passion for brand strategy, photography and finding creative solutions that help local businesses and families connect. When he’s not behind a camera or fine-tuning layouts, you can usually find him planning a road trip with his wife, Lauren, wandering through an art museum or searching for inspiration somewhere new.
