Our Leaders

These are the leaders who have guided this organization and built it from the small program it was to the impactful organization it is today.

Benjamin Ray

Founder/Director

Benjamin “Ray” is an educator, composer, and conductor; he played trumpet throughout school, violin in Tulsa Youth Symphony and Tulsa Honors Orchestra and piano/jazz keys

-Graduate of Broken Arrow HS, band

– Graduate of University of North Texas, degree in Music Education.

Jeremy Wright

Co-Founder /Outreach Director

Jeremy Wright is a jazz/operatic vocalist, installation designer, treasurer of TPO board, and a cellist in the orchestra since 2021.

-Graduate of Tulsa University, degree in Vocal Performance

Aubrey Allen

Media Manager

Aubrey Allen is a podcast developer, VP of the TPO Board, and a viola player in the orchestra since 2023.

-Graduate of Tulsa University, degree in media arts

Lauren Branum

Press Relations

Lauren Branum is a ecological manager, VP of Riverview Neighbohood association, secretary of TPO board, and a violinist in the orchestra since 2023.

James Stauffer

Equipment Manager

James Stauffer is an engineer, a body builder, and a trumpeter with TPO since 2022.

Karen Rubio

Member Relations

Karen Rubio is a former TU Spanish professor, a master gardener, and a flautist with TPO since 2022.

Christine Scott

Culture and Development

Christine Scott is a practicing mental health therapist, a member of Jazz Quartet Jerry and the Jazzy Boys, and a percussionist in TPO since 2022.