Tricia Everest

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Tricia Everest
Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety
Incumbent
Assumed office
2021
Preceded byChip Keating

Tricia Everest is an American public official and philanthropist who currently serves as Oklahoma's Secretary of Public Safety.

Early life and education

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Everest is a self-described fourth-generation Oklahoman. She attended Casady High School and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.[1][2] She earned her law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.[3]

Career

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Everest began her law career in the state Attorney General's office, serving from 2004 to 2010.[2] She is the founding director of Palomar, which helps abuse victims access necessary services.[4][1] She has founded and chaired multiple philanthropic efforts across Oklahoma.[3]

Everest was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2019 for her advocacy and charitable contributions.[5]

In 2020, Governor Kevin Stitt nominated Everest as Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety.[4] She was confirmed in 2021. Upon her confirmation, she resigned as chair of the Oklahoma County Jail Trust.[6]

As Secretary of Public Safety, Everest has championed workforce initiatives and women's leadership in public safety.[7] She has also focused on creating more educational opportunities for incarcerated people.[8] She chaired the Oklahoma State Work Permits and Visas Task Force, which recommended expanding work permits and visas for noncitizens in Oklahoma.[9] Everest also co-leads the state's Wildfire Response Working Group.[10]

Everest was recognized by the Department of Justice in 2021 for advocating on behalf of victims of crime.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Staff, Palomar (2024-11-15). "OKC FRIDAY: Most Powerful Women: Tricia Everest tops poll again". Palomar. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  2. ^ a b "Healthy Minds State Policy Council: Tricia Everest". www.healthymindspolicy.org. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  3. ^ a b Staff, Palomar (2019-11-18). "Board Chair Tricia Everest Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award". Palomar. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  4. ^ a b "Governor Stitt Appoints Tricia Everest as Secretary of Public Safety". Governor J. Kevin Stitt. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  5. ^ a b "Western District of Oklahoma | Attorney General Merrick Garland Recognizes Tricia L. Everest for Advocacy on Behalf of Crime Victims | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  6. ^ Dickerson, Brett (2021-04-30). "Tricia Everest resigns as chair of Oklahoma County Jail Trust". Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  7. ^ Report, CityNewsOKC Staff (2024-02-29). "Women Public Safety professionals hold symposium in South Oklahoma City". Oklahoma City Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  8. ^ Everest, Tricia. "Incarcerated Oklahomans deserve opportunities. Higher education is lifechanging | Opinion". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  9. ^ Burger, Jason (2024-08-28). "Task force identifies ways to help undocumented Oklahomans in the workforce". KOCO. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  10. ^ Waldren, Hadley (2025-04-26). "Governor Stitt unveils wildfire response plan, cites communication and resource issues". KOKH. Retrieved 2025-08-14.