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"Orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend they're not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes."
- David Platt
Meet the team
Emmy Stricker
GPYFS Administrative Team
Kody Suanny
Heather Headrick
Heather Headrick
Executive Director
Kody is the Executive Director of GPYFS. Kody began her work at the agency in 2005 as a Child Care Resources and Referral Specialist. She then moved to the Counseling Department as an Outreach Behavioral Specialist in 2006. In 2012, Kody was named Executive Director of GPYFS. She grew up in Hobart and
Executive Director
Kody is the Executive Director of GPYFS. Kody began her work at the agency in 2005 as a Child Care Resources and Referral Specialist. She then moved to the Counseling Department as an Outreach Behavioral Specialist in 2006. In 2012, Kody was named Executive Director of GPYFS. She grew up in Hobart and earned a bachelor’s degree in human development and Family Sciences from Oklahoma State University and a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Kody serves as the cluster representative for the SW Cluster for the Oklahoma Association of Youth Services. Kody had been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Hobart for over 10 years. Kody has a passion for serving youth and families in SW Oklahoma and looks forward to being a part of the legacy that this organization has created.
Heather Headrick
Heather Headrick
Heather Headrick
Business Manager
Heather began her work at GPYFS in 2004. She currently serves as the Business Manager. Heather grew up in Hobart and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree with a minor in Finance from Oklahoma State University. She is married to Jeff and has four children; Jessica, Sarah, Kensey, and Ryne,
Business Manager
Heather began her work at GPYFS in 2004. She currently serves as the Business Manager. Heather grew up in Hobart and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree with a minor in Finance from Oklahoma State University. She is married to Jeff and has four children; Jessica, Sarah, Kensey, and Ryne, and many grandchildren; that continue to increase. The family also has a pet lab fish named Jagger that keeps them on their toes and always laughing. Heather enjoys reading, watching tv, and hunting. Her favorite family activities are going to the movies, , hunting with her husband, and going out to eat.
Sarah Kline
Heather Headrick
Sarah Kline
Executive Assistant
Sarah began working with GPYFS in 2019 as the TSET Healthy Living Program Assistant Coordinator. She then began work as the Community Education Coordinator, teaching Parenting and Anger Management in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in Human Development and
Executive Assistant
Sarah began working with GPYFS in 2019 as the TSET Healthy Living Program Assistant Coordinator. She then began work as the Community Education Coordinator, teaching Parenting and Anger Management in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in Human Development and Family Science. She enjoys spending time with her three boys, husband, and reading various books in her spare time. Sarah is currently the Executive Assistant at the GPYFS Hobart location. She is passionate about helping people.