Dr. Wilson inspires with journey from small town to medical practice At the Sept. 23 meeting, Dr. Megan Wilson shared her remarkable path from a supportive upbringing in Okmulgee to managing her own medical practice at OSUIT. Growing up in the community, Dr. Wilson said she always believed she could achieve anything. She and her husband met in Kindergarten, started dating during their senior year at Morris High School, and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma. After graduation, she pursued medical school while her husband attended law school, and today they are proud parents of two daughters, in fourth and second grade.

“My mom told me to go to med school instead of nursing because she didn’t think I could take orders from others,” Dr. Wilson recalled. She attended a bridge program at Oklahoma State University, reserved for students from small towns, which she described as “an incredible experience.” While she loved pediatrics, she realized family medicine was the best fit for her interests and lifestyle.

Now five years into managing her practice at OSUIT, Dr. Wilson shared her passion for her work, saying she “lives for her job” and is always excited to go to work. Lions Club members appreciated her candid insight into balancing career and family, as well as her commitment to community service.

— York highlights Work Ready Okmulgee The Sept. 30 meeting featured Tony York, Director of Work Ready Okmulgee, who discussed the organization’s programs aimed at helping local residents secure and maintain employment. York emphasized their motto: “Find a job, get a job and keep a job!”

Work Ready Okmulgee provides low-income families with the tools to succeed through soft skill workshops, covering online applications, resume preparation, interview skills, career and personality assessments and motivational development. The workshops, offered to individuals 18 and older, span 30 hours over five days.

In addition to workshops, the organization offers job-specific training and maintains co-working office spaces where participants can work until they are fully prepared to enter the workforce. York also announced a community-wide job fair, scheduled for Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Okmulgee YMCA, providing an opportunity for residents to connect directly with local employers.

– Through both meetings, the Okmulgee Lions Club continues to spotlight local talent, career resources and the impact of community support, reinforcing its mission of service and leadership in the Okmulgee area.