BOARD + STAFF
Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE DESIGNATED AUTHORITY THAT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ESTABLISHING POLICIES, MAINTAINING QUALITY OPERATIONS, AND PROMOTING CONTINUOUS ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS.
Board members are recruited from the community and efforts will be made to ensure the makeup of the board is representative of the cultures the agency serves.
Employees of Moore Youth and Family Services, Inc. are not permitted to serve on the Board of Directors.
Jeff D. Arvin
Board President
Vice-President - FNB Community BankChief Todd Gibson
Board Vice-President
Chief- Moore Police DepartmentPatricia Johnson
Board Treasurer & Secretary
Field Manager in Post Adoption ServicesPaul Arvin
Board Member
American Fidelity Assurance Co.
Dana Johnson
Board Member
Senior HR Generalist -First Fidelity BankRhiannon Baker
Board Member
APRN, Family Nurse Practitioner - Premiere PediatricsKiara Benson
Board Member
Electromagnetic Effects Engineer - Boeing
Alexis Robertson
Board Member
Student Services Coordinator - Moore Public Schools
Bill Green
Board Member
Pastor - Central Church of Christ
Meet our Leadership Staff
Dr. Amara Lett, Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Amara has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2012 working for a number of providers specializing in Workforce Development, educational services, and program development for individuals in need. Prior to that, she spent 12 years in higher education both as a college professor and in recruitment. She has worked in leadership for the last 24 years and enjoys working to develop teams, build programs, and serve communities to help people thrive.
She began her career with stars in her eyes earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Education Studies. She changed course, falling in love with learning and earned a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction and an additional Graduate Certification in Human Resources Management before taking the plunge and earning her doctorate in the Philosophy of Higher Education Administration. She worked full-time while earning her education, and took on additional endeavors in consulting and nonprofit leadership, working with children with disabilities.
While not diving into education and work, Amara enjoys her 3 dogs, cooking, binge watching television shows, and hanging out with her friends and family.
NEW, LPC-S
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Information Pending.
Pedra Earhart
BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER
In this role, Pedra coordinates and manages billing responsibilities and provides quality customer service. She also serves as the agency’s Wellness Coordinator and Health and Safety Officer.
Pedra is knowledgeable in organizing and maintaining complex clinical records and data entry of clinical information for billing and records keeping.
She works with all agency personnel on developing and achieving agency goals and providing a positive image within the community.
Pedra has been with Moore Youth and Family Services Inc., since 2008.
Margaret Kochert, Lisa McDonald, Terry Rawlins
Program Coordinators
Margaret oversees the CARS programs (Clients At Risk) which works alongside the Juvenile Services Unit supporting youth who have had an interaction with the justice system. She works to support recovery and success as youth overcome barriers to the unique challenges they face within the juvenile justice system.
Lisa supervises the School Based Services program which is housed at middle and high schools in Moore Public Schools. This program focuses on early intervention services to help support youth who encounter challenges such as bullying, depression, or the need for immediate coping skills. Through this program, curriculum is also offered in elementary schools and secondary to encourage life skills and positive living.
Terry coordinates the Ulysses program at MYFS which has an intensive and less intensive option for youth attending virtual education. This learning lab provides intensive day treatment options, life skills, and focuses on behavior modification with the intent of better communication and interaction for return to their homeschool. This program serves grades 7-12.

