Community Service - Amanda Swope

Amanda Swope is a dedicated public leader whose work reflects a deep commitment to equity, sovereignty, and community empowerment. A descendant of the Osage Nation, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation, and a Tulsa native, she began her career in nonprofit management as a Development Director, raising funds and writing grants for social service organizations across Tulsa. After completing her Master of Public Administration at the University of Oklahoma, Amanda joined the Muscogee Nation in 2018 as a Self-Governance Analyst, where she negotiated federal compacts and advanced opportunities for sovereignty expansion. Following the historic McGirt ruling in 2020, she became the Nation’s first Director of Tribal Juvenile Justice, building a standalone department to support Native youth and families.

Amanda’s passion for civic engagement has shaped more than a decade of political and community involvement. Active on local campaigns since 2011, she became the youngest and first Indigenous Chair of the Tulsa County Democratic Party. In 2022, she was elected to represent House District 71 in the Oklahoma Legislature, where she served on committees including Elections and Ethics, Administrative Rules, State Powers, Rules, and Public Safety Appropriations and Budget. As a member of the Native American Caucus, she championed Indian Education and helped secure funding to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. In 2025, she joined Mayor Monroe Nichols’ administration as the City of Tulsa’s first Director of Tribal Policy and Partnerships, where she strengthens government-to-government relationships with tribal nations.

Her volunteer service includes roles with the Community Service Council, Junior League of Tulsa, Tulsa Young Professionals, Junior Achievement, Little Blue House, the Terence Crutcher Foundation, Spotlight Theatre, and the Museum of Tulsa History. She has served on multiple DEI committees, police advisory councils, and community boards. Through every role, Amanda brings research, advocacy, and collaborative leadership to create a more inclusive and impactful Tulsa."