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.