Janna Smith

Director of Program Development

Janna Smith is a native of Oklahoma and a graduate of Yukon High School. She pursued higher education at Southwestern Christian University, where she majored in Human and Family Services. During her time as a student, she assisted the Adult Studies Department. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and a minor in Human and Family Services.

Throughout her career, Janna has served various churches as a youth worship coach and has worked in non-profit organizations, administration roles, and social work, assisting aged, blind, and disabled community members. She later transitioned to special education, working as a paraprofessional substitute teacher at Broken Arrow Public Schools, where she earned certification in behavior rehabilitation services.

After a period dedicated to addressing the special needs of one of her children, Janna chose to teach private music lessons and volunteer in local churches, focusing on music and community resources. She then served at Southwestern Christian University as an Admissions Counselor for Online Professional Studies and Graduate Studies.

She is Music Instructor with focus on Private lessons such as Piano, Vocal, Songwriting, Performing arts, Theory and Music performance

Currently, Janna is enrolled in graduate school at National University, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Education. She is passionate about empowering students, university faculty members, and community members in their academic and professional endeavors.

Happiness Orji

 Parents Coordinator

Happiness is a compassionate and results-driven care and support services professional with over 12 years of experience serving individuals and families across Oklahoma. With a strong foundation in caregiving, advocacy, and care coordination, she brings deep insight into the challenges student parents face in balancing academic, personal, and parenting responsibilities.

Rooted in her commitment to equity and holistic care, Happiness is passionate about advancing student success through inclusive and family-centered support systems. Her work directly supports national priorities focused on increasing access, retention, and well-being for nontraditional and underserved student populations.

Through her leadership, strategic communication skills, and deep understanding of Oklahoma’s diverse communities, Happiness works to remove barriers, build trust, and create pathways that empower student parents to thrive academically and contribute meaningfully to their families and communities.

Brinkley Davison

Program Advisor

Brinkley Davison has been in education and a certified teacher over 5 years while leading special education teams to fulfill their calling in education. She has seen firsthand how school culture and administrative support determines a school’s success in employee retention, parent satisfaction, and student growth. She endeavors to be a solutionist by tackling current problems faced in public education. Brinkley received her undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University in International Business in 2012. She is currently earning her master’s degree in science education at Northeastern State University. 

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Chinemerem Opara, Pharm.D.
Mentor and Peer Mentor Coordinator

Dr. Chinemerem Opara is a passionate pharmacist and mentor committed to supporting students and future healthcare professionals. She is currently completing a PGY-1 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency at Pharmacy Management Consultants in partnership with the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy.

Throughout her pharmacy journey, Dr. Opara has valued the importance of guidance, peer connection, and leadership. Her experiences as a teaching assistant, adjunct professor, and curriculum committee member have given her the opportunity to support students both academically and personally.

In her role as Mentor and Peer Mentor Coordinator, she helps foster a supportive environment where students can grow, learn from one another, and navigate the challenges of education. With a strong foundation in research, community care, and patient-focused pharmacy practice, Dr. Opara brings both clinical insight and genuine care to the students she mentors.