A J Griffin (20)

Ann "AJ" Griffin is a Republican politician who represented Oklahoma Senate District 20 from February 2012 to July 2018. Elected in 2012 to succeed David Myers after his death, she served two terms, chairing the Rural Caucus and the Appropriations Committee on Human Services. Notable achievements include authoring legislation on autism treatment insurance, foster care and juvenile justice reforms, criminal justice reform, and expanded healthcare access, earning awards like the Kate Barnard Child Advocate of the Year. She announced her retirement in March 2018 and now serves as CEO of the Potts Family Foundation, focusing on family and community initiatives. Griffin holds board positions with organizations like the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, and Oklahoma Hall of Fame, and was named one of the 50 Most Influential non-elected Oklahomans by The Journal Record.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Dr. AJ Griffin is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma Class 34; specific academic degrees are not detailed in available records.
• Political Experience: Served as Oklahoma State Senator for District 20 , co-chair of the National Policy Committee for the National Foundation for Women Legislators, representative on the Energy Council and Southern States Energy Board, recognized as an emerging leader by GOPAC. Post-Senate, appointed trustee to the Oklahoma County Detention Center.