Jesse Badoe

Jesse Badoe has a diverse range of work experience. Jesse began their career as a Personal Banker at IBC Bank, where they provided traditional banking services. After that, they worked as a Program Evaluator at Payne County Drug Court Inc., analyzing and evaluating drug courts throughout Oklahoma. Jesse then became a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oklahoma State University, where they assisted with teaching responsibilities. Following that, they served as a Program Coordinator at the City of Tulsa, implementing a Graffiti Abatement and Education Program.

Jesse then moved on to roles at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), where they first worked as an Executive/Project Assistant to the Deputy Director, leading various projects. Jesse later became a Program Specialist, providing oversight for OHS interim contracts and assisting with the management of the competitive process for Head Start replacement grantees.

In 2015, Jesse joined Tulsa Educare, Inc. as an Educare Fellow, a role they held until 2018. During this time, they gained experience in early childhood education. Jesse's most recent position is as the Director of Strategic Integration at Shine Early Learning, a role they have held since 2018.

Jesse Badoe holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Sociology/Criminology, which was obtained from Oklahoma State University from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, Jesse earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Truman State University, where they attended from 2005 to 2009. Jesse's earliest education experiences were at Holland Hall, although specific details regarding the degree and field of study are not provided.