Woman of Influence: Dr. Kayse Shrum

Dr. Kayse Shrum became the first female president of Oklahoma State University on July 1, 2021. She is, frankly, fascinating: She’s a compassionate leader, an impressive fundraiser, a tireless champion and role model for young people and someone whose small-town Oklahoma roots run deep. Growing up in Coweta, near Tulsa, Shrum and her sister heard from their parents that if they worked hard enough, they could do anything.