Meet The Team

Teresa Carnes is President of Delaware County Community Partnership (DCCP) and a longtime resident of Delaware County. She grew up in Kansas, Oklahoma, graduated from Kansas Public Schools, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She has worked in substance use prevention and community-based programming for more than 15 years.

At DCCP, Teresa leads much of the organization’s grant writing, program development, and grants management efforts. She has helped develop and secure funding for programs addressing substance use prevention, youth development, mental health, recovery support, and other needs affecting rural communities. Her work includes identifying community needs, developing new initiatives, building partnerships, securing funding, and overseeing grant-funded programs from implementation through reporting and evaluation.

Teresa’s work is also deeply personal. In 2021, she lost her daughter, Kaylee, to complications related to addiction. That experience strengthened her commitment to reducing stigma, expanding prevention and recovery resources, and helping families and communities better understand the impact of substance use disorder. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work and is passionate about turning personal loss into meaningful change for others.

Teresa has been married to her husband, Mike Carnes, for 34 years. She is the mother of Kaylee Brewer and Colton Carnes and the proud grandmother of Rowan Poteet and Colt Thompson.

Lori joined DCCP in November 2020, serving first as secretary and later as vice president. In June 2023, she became Executive Director and oversees the coalition’s operations. Her work focuses on preventing substance misuse, public health education, and improving health outcomes in rural communities. Lori also serves as a community consultant for the Evolution Foundation, providing resources, support, and technical assistance to families, community coalitions, and children’s behavioral health service providers across northeastern Oklahoma. Previously, Lori coordinated opioid prevention, overdose education, stigma reduction, and treatment-awareness efforts through the Cherokee County Health Services Council. She also helped establish the Ottawa County Rural Health Network.  Lori is passionate about improving access to care, reducing stigma, supporting prevention and recovery, and developing practical solutions that create lasting community impact. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, gardening, and reading.

McKenna Andrews serves as the Coalition Coordinator for the Delaware County Community Partnership (DCCP), where she is dedicated to helping build stronger youth, healthier families, and safer communities through prevention, mentoring, and community outreach. She works alongside schools, local organizations, law enforcement, and community partners to create programs that empower young people and provide valuable resources for families throughout Delaware County. Outside of work, McKenna is married to her husband, Tyler Andrews, and together they are raising their two boys while operating a family cattle operation. Her Christian faith is the foundation of both her personal and professional life, guiding her to lead with compassion, serve others with humility, and make a positive impact wherever she can. Whether she is organizing community events, mentoring youth, or spending time with her family on the farm, McKenna is passionate about serving others and helping create a brighter future for the community she is proud to call home.

Katie Andrews is passionate about people, community, and finding ways to make a positive difference in the lives of those around her. As the Grant and Resource Development Specialist VISTA with the Delaware County Community Partnership, she enjoys working behind the scenes to help strengthen local programs, connect people with resources, and create opportunities for the community to come together. Through her work, Katie supports grant development, community outreach, fundraising, events, and resource development. She especially enjoys building relationships with community partners and finding creative ways to bring people and organizations together. For Katie, the most rewarding part of her work is knowing that her time and effort can help make a real difference in her community.

Outside of work, Katie enjoys attending church and spending time outdoors with her husband, Tre’Michael, and their two boys. She loves gardening, reading, and caring for their livestock. Family, faith, and community are important parts of Katie’s life, and she is grateful for the opportunity to serve others both through her work and in her everyday life.

Marisela Long is a dedicated nonprofit professional, community advocate, and event coordinator with a passion for prevention, outreach, and strengthening families. Through her work in community services, she has helped develop meaningful programs, build partnerships, coordinate events, and connect families with resources that improve lives. She is especially passionate about supporting children, parents, blended families, and community-based initiatives that create lasting impact. Marisela is married to Andrew Long, and together they are raising their three daughters, Emma, Gabriella, and Cataleya Long. Family is at the center of everything she does. When she's not working to serve her community, Marisela enjoys volunteering alongside her family at their church, exploring new places, and creating memories through family adventures. Her faith, commitment to service, and love for helping others continue to inspire both her professional and personal life.

Clarissa Allen serves as Project Director for the Potts Family Foundation Grant at Delaware County Community Partnership (DCCP), where she has been a dedicated team member since June 2024. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in grants and community initiatives, beginning in 2006, with a strong commitment to strengthening local communities.

Throughout her career, Clarissa has served on multiple coalition boards and the Rotary Board, building partnerships that connect organizations and resources to support families and community growth.

Outside of work, Clarissa has been married to Chad Allen since November 2022. Together, they have six children and a growing number of grandchildren, with two more on the way. Family and community remain at the center of her life and work.