Thunder Up! All about the Thunder Community Foundation's Impact

Erin Oldfield

Vice President, Community Engagement & Executive Director, Thunder Community Foundation

Erin Oldfield joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in November 2017 and takes immense pride in the Thunder’s community initiatives that impact thousands of Oklahomans every year. Erin leads the team's extensive community outreach efforts, highlighted by the work of Community Engagement department. The Thunder Cares platform supports the community 365 days a year by investing staff resources, sponsored programs, donations, player engagement and the support of the Thunder Community Foundation.

This work includes the Thunders investment in academic enrichment programs to address learning gaps for youth in reading and literacy, and STEM skills. Beyond the organization's charitable priorities, she works closely with basketball operations to better understand each player's areas of interest and help align them with causes they are passionate about to enable them to personally impact their community.

Oldfield was instrumental in the startup and on-going strategies for Thunder Fellows, a program designed to unlock new opportunities in sports, technology, and entertainment for Black students in the Tulsa area. Additionally, with over 15+ years of nonprofit experience, she is redefining the Thunder Community Foundation, outlining a new strategic plan to positively impact youth in the communities where they live and play.

Prior to the Thunder, Erin was the Director of Education and Public Programming at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center where she played a key role in the strategic planning and fundraising for a $26M arts campus in downtown Oklahoma City.

Erin holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Oklahoma and has earned multiple certifications in leadership, sports philanthropy, and management. Erin is involved the community beyond the Thunders’ efforts, serving on the Board of Directors for Oklahoma City Public School Foundation and the Latino Community Development Agency.

Erin is an avid runner, having completed several marathons, and ultramarathons including finishing her first 50-mile trail race. Erin resides in Oklahoma City with her husband Ryan. They have two sons, both attending Oklahoma State University.