This machine builds Legacy

Instill is TYPROS’ annual awards and fundraising event designed to bring together established and emerging leaders around a shared belief: Tulsa’s future is worth investing in, and the future of Tulsa hinges on the strength of its leaders.

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November 12th, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM

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Whitney Stauffer of Narrate Design, smiling with arms crossed in an open office
Thinking about the future of my own company - we know that the leaders who will be leading Narrate in 20 years are likely still in college, or early in their professional career. That’s why this matters. Instill ensures that TYPROS has the resources needed to be a tool to engage and develop the leaders who will come after us. A legacy of leadership won’t happen by accident, and we have to start investing today to be prepared for tomorrow.
Whitney StaufferPartner, Business Development · Narrate Design
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An investment in Instill is an investment in Tulsa's leadership pipeline.

What Your Investment Supports

  • Leadership Development

    Leadership development and professional experiences that prepare emerging leaders to lead.

  • Civic Education

    Civic education programs that increase community awareness and engagement.

  • Mentorship & Relationships

    Mentorship and relationship-building between established and emerging leaders.

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2026 Award Nominees

Young Professional of the Year

For exemplary TYPROS leadership and community impact.

  • Ana Torres Rodriguez, smiling in a navy windowpane blazer

    Ana Torres Rodriguez

  • Isaiah Wright, smiling in a blue blazer outdoors

    Isaiah Wright

  • Jess Meloy, smiling in a dark green blazer

    Jess Meloy

  • Symone Gittens, smiling in clear-framed glasses and a magenta patterned blouse

    Symone Gittens

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Our Belief

We believe leaders are a reflection of those who chose to invest in them.

  • Leadership is Cultivated

    It's grown intentionally, through opportunity and access.

  • Leadership is Modeled

    It's passed from those leading today to those preparing to lead.

  • Leadership is Legacy

    Approaches, philosophy, and priorities change. Values don't. Instill exists to pass them on.

Host Sponsor

Wompa x Instill

Instill is proof that meaningful doesn’t have to mean stuffy. Equal parts celebration and fundraiser, the evening highlights the creativity, leadership, and momentum driving Tulsa forward while supporting the development of those who will shape what’s next.

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Presented by TYPROS

TYPROS is a Community Development Initiative of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, centered on developing leaders, connecting people, and engaging in the community. For 21 years, its goal has been to engage, develop, and champion young professionals as the next generation of business and civic leaders. Instill fuels the evolution of that work.

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