AJ Griffin, Ed.D.
CEO
AJ Griffin, Ed.D., is an accomplished policy leader, nonprofit executive, and former Oklahoma State Senator with a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families. As CEO of the Potts Family Foundation, she advances initiatives that support early childhood development, family well-being, and equitable economic opportunity across Oklahoma. A lifelong Oklahoman and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, AJ brings a unique blend of public service, education, and advocacy to her work. Her career reflects a passion for building collaborative solutions that strengthen communities, particularly in rural areas and underserved populations throughout the state.
Dr. Griffin holds degrees from Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Baylor University. She was the recipient of numerous awards for her work as a legislator, including the Kate Barnard Child Advocate of the Year award. The Journal Record recently named her as one of the 50 most influential Oklahomans.
Sherry Fair
Programs and Communications Manager
Serving children and families is a common thread running through Sherry’s career. She served as the Executive Director of Parent Promise/Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma, an Oklahoma City nonprofit working to prevent child abuse and neglect, for eight years. While there, she oversaw four home visiting programs and the opening of one of the first three Family Resource Centers in the state.
Her Oklahoma City career began at a publishing company specializing in producing magazines featuring local business and civic leaders and later went on to manage the PR and communications department at what was Oklahoma’s largest urban school district at the time, Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Other career accomplishments for Sherry include leading a team of dedicated professionals in revitalizing a local nonprofit arts center and establishing a PR and communications department for a healthcare company specializing in the management of rural hospitals. Sherry has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Purdue University.
Cassady Dixon
Office Administrator
Audra Haney
Early Relational Health Specialist/Oklahoma Association of Infant Mental Health Director
Audra has spent her career working on behalf of children and families. She has worked in foster care; outpatient mental health; for SoonerStart, Oklahoma’s Early Intervention Program, and most recently at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as the Senior Manager for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. She has worked collaboratively with other child-serving agencies to support the social and emotional needs of infants, toddlers, young children and their families.
Outside of work, Audra is the proud aunt of two nieces and one nephew, and mom to her fur baby, Katniss. She enjoys singing with the award-winning O.K. City Chorus of Sweet Adelines International.
Audra was raised in southwest Oklahoma. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City and master’s in social work with an administrative focus from the University of Texas in Austin. Audra has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1998. She received her Endorsement as an Infant Family Associate in 2023 and is a certified trainer in Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN).
Haley Hegwood
Program Specialist/Training Coordinator
Haley’s dedication to Oklahoma’s children and families isn’t just a career; it’s a lifelong commitment rooted in her own experience of being born, raised, and now raising her family in this state. She launched her career by working directly with families, offering comprehensive case management, providing emotional support, and assisting them in navigating challenging situations. This frontline experience ignited her passion and laid the groundwork for her advanced education. Haley holds both a Master of Science in Infant/Child Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Family Life Education from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO).
Her extensive background includes nonprofit leadership, direct family support, and expert navigation of early childhood and family systems. Haley now leverages her deep understanding of family needs to improve the effectiveness of programs designed to support families in similar circumstances. She is a highly sought-after trainer, holding certifications in The Growing Brain (Zero to Three), NEAR Science Mentor Training, and Strengthening Protective Factors.
Deeply aligned with the Potts Family Foundation’s vision, Haley is a driving force in ensuring all Oklahomans can achieve their full potential. She is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, valuing collaborative relationships with professionals as a key driver of her personal and professional growth. Her profound expertise spans Early Relational Health, Substance Use Disorder, Domestic Violence Education, Child Advocacy, Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, and effective strategies for reaching underserved populations.
Richard Zobon Baxter
Data and Research Assistant
Richard, who goes by Baxter, first connected with PFF CEO Dr. AJ Griffin when she served as a guest speaker for his nonprofit management class at the University of Oklahoma. Inspired by her presentation, he immediately applied—and was one of the first selected—for a competitive internship at the Potts Family Foundation. During his time as an intern, he contributed to the Family Friendly Workplace project. In his current position, he is responsible for tracking data and documentation from the PFF Family Resource Center (FRC) network and providing support to the FRC agencies.
Baxter’s background in child advocacy began during his time working as a paralegal with family law attorneys. Through this experience, Baxter developed a strong understanding of mediation and the complexities facing justice-involved families, offering him valuable insights into the challenges they face and the support they need.
After earning his associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Tulsa Community College, Baxter founded a nonprofit called #racismstinks. Rather than confronting racism through traditional protest or political opposition, his organization emphasizes collaboration and community-building as the path toward healing. Rooted in Oklahoma values, #racismstinks seeks to unite rather than divide. Baxter believes in tapping into what he calls the “silent majority”—people who believe in unity, family, and progress. For Baxter, being “real” means doing the work that brings people together, even when it’s uncomfortable, and staying grounded in truth, humility and hope.