Marla Lobo

Director

Marla Lobo serves as the Director of Project Transformation Oklahoma. For
most of her adult life, Marla has been involved in different efforts devoted to
improving the literacy of children. She first became involved with PT in 2009
as a tutor and since then has served as a PT board member, board chair and
site supervisor.

Marla has a Bachelor of Science in Training and Development (adult
education) from the University of Central Oklahoma. She spent nine years in
the classroom teaching computer science to adults of all ages. Prior to
serving as a public school educator, Marla worked as a trainer and writer for
computer companies in the private sector.

In 2012, she completed a Master of Divinity degree from the St. Paul School
of Theology and since graduation has served as a pastor of United Methodist
churches in the Oklahoma City area.

Marla believes that this position of PTOK Director brings together her passion
and experience for improving the literacy of children, equipping young adults,
and helping local churches connect in meaningful ways to their neighbors.
Marla is married to Franz, a native of Costa Rica. She enjoys spending time
with her US and Costa Rican families. Marla is interested in sustainable living
practices and enjoys experimenting with new practices on their five acre farm.

Kathryn Witzel

Administrative Specialist

Kathryn Witzel supports Project Transformation as an Administrative Specialist at the United Methodist Conference Office. Project Transformation melds her love of reading, experience working with young adults and children, and education in non profit leadership

Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The University of Tulsa and a Masters in Administrative Leadership in Non Profit/Volunteer Management from The University of Oklahoma. She has worked in television and advertising, but the majority of her work history is in the local church in youth ministry and communications.

If you ever meet Kathryn, be prepared to see pictures of her granddaughters, hear about a podcast she has listened to or a book she has absorbed.