Enriching lives through the arts.

Sunny Cearley serves as President/CEO for Allied Arts. Cearley came to Allied Arts from her role as Senior Vice President of Membership for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Prior to that, she spent almost a decade leading sales efforts for The Journal Record Publishing Company. Before working in the arts full-time, Cearley sat on the executive committee for The Civic Center Foundation and on the advisory board for El Sistema Oklahoma. She is passionate about the fact that art improves the quality of life and supports economic development in our community. Cearley holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University and a Master of Journalism from the University of North Texas. She is graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 30 and LOYAL Class III.

Jennifer is the Director of Grants and Foundation Relations. Originally from New Orleans, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family, friends and her Jack Russell Terrier, traveling to her favorite places, and cheering on her favorite sports teams. As a proud graduate of Louisiana State University, she can often be seen wearing purple and gold while saying her favorite phrase, “Geaux Tigers!”

Jennifer Bowman is the Director of Development at Allied Arts. Jennifer is an experienced community relations professional with a background in fundraising, partnership development, and sales and marketing. She most recently managed community relations at Heartland, where she identified partners that offered resources and opportunities for employees to volunteer and support various causes. Prior to Heartland, Jennifer worked with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership as Director of Marketing and Development and Midtown District Manager. During her time at Heartland, she was a member of the Central Oklahoma Funders’ Roundtable and served as an Oklahoma City Chapter Lead for the Global Payments Women’s Network. Currently, Jennifer is on the Board of Trustees for the Oklahoma City Ballet and chairs the External Affairs Committee. When she’s not working on community outreach initiatives, Jennifer enjoys reading, taking walks with her family and their dog, Polly, attending ballet classes, and exploring all that Oklahoma City has to offer.

Rob oversees finance, business planning, budgeting and human resources for Allied Arts. He has an M.B.A. in Finance & Marketing and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado/Boulder. When not shuttling the kids between theater rehearsals and sports practices, Rob enjoys traveling, savoring good wine, and watching college football. He and his wife Jaime have two children, Charlie and Sawyer.

Brooke Hutchens is the Board Liaison/ Executive Assistant at Allied Arts. Brooke has over twelve years of experience working with nonprofit arts organizations in Oklahoma and has cultivated a presence in the local art community. Brooke has also been a working artist in Oklahoma City for over 20 years, with both artwork and public art murals located throughout OKC, Edmond and Tulsa. In her free time, Brooke creates art, runs her watercolor business Redbud Pigment Co., and teaches watercolor classes at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. During her down time, Brooke loves attending local art events, reading and cooking!

Cara Tarron brings a wealth of experience in data analytics, reporting, and process optimization to her role as Development Data Analyst at Allied Arts. With a background in sales operations, market research and performance metrics, she supports Allied Arts’ mission to enrich lives with advancement of the arts. Her expertise helps streamline fundraising strategies and drive informed decision-making. Outside of work, Cara enjoys spending time with her nephews and riding her bike. At home, she and her two cats watch a lot of Bravo together. She believes that art connects us all to the human experience and enriches communities through that shared experience.

Courtney serves as the Campaign Manager and oversees the fundraising campaign for Allied Arts. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance and a minor in Non-Profit Management. Courtney loves spending time with her family, especially her Labrador Retriever. When she’s not fundraising, you can find Courtney relaxing with friends, trying something new or traveling.

Jessica Misun is a seasoned professional in business development, marketing, and sales. She earned a journalism and public relations degree from the University of Central Oklahoma before completing her MBA at Southern Nazarene University. A proud Edmond resident, she shares her home with her husband, Brandon, their two wildly awesome kids—Maverick and Rogue—and a pair of rescue pups. Jessica has a heart for all things local, a passion for the arts and an undying love for coffee!

Joseph processes payments and conducts research. An Oklahoma City boy, born and raised, Joseph has a BMA in viola performance from DePauw University School of Music as well as his MM in viola performance and MA in Nonprofit Leadership - Arts Administration from Oklahoma City University. In his off hours, Joseph enjoys playing video games, researching Ludomusicology (study of video game music), and performing with Mariachi Orgullo de America as well as the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony.

Sarah is the Events Manager at Allied Arts and holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from the University of Oklahoma. Alongside her role at Allied Arts, she is the Events Chair for the Artisans Steering Committee at the Arts Council Oklahoma City and serves on the board of MPI Oklahoma. Outside of work, and as a proud member of a ‘house divided’, Sarah enjoys attending OSU and OU football games, discovering OKC’s best patios, and catching up on Love Island at home with her dog, Jackson.

Shelly Sanderson is the Senior Development Manager at Allied Arts, focusing on Oklahoma City's arts and culture. A high-performing executive, she specializes in strategic initiatives and stakeholder relationships. Previously, she was Senior Multimedia Account Manager at The Journal Record, Development Manager at OKC Boathouse Foundation, and Marketing/Business Development Director at Metro Family Magazine. A former president of the OKC Advertising Club, she received the Jeanie Ruedy Distinguished Woman in Advertising Award. In her free time, Shelly enjoys family outings, travel, and live music with her husband Brad in Edmond. She holds a degree in Visual Communications, Marketing and Advertising.