The Dream Institute

*About Us*
Kristy Long began her fifteen years of public service with U.S. Senator David L. Boren. She has both a Bachelor degree in Political Science and a Masters degree in Public Administration. Her inspiration for the institute comes from a battle with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis(JRA),since the age of two. Kristy has been an advocate for JRA, and those with disabilities which includes testifying before Congress for additional funding for research. Kristy has had a successful career in politics and education and is currently publishing a children’s book. Rodney Bryan Pratz, author of the book "Amazing Achievers: Living your purpose while overcoming adversities" was inspired to write this book after his own personal struggle with several disabilities. Mr. Pratz received a Bachelors of Science degree in International Business and works for a company in the Midwest.
Together, they formed this institute to assist the educational success of students with disabilities. Today, Kristy remains with the institute and, the institute continues as an all volunteer organization.
The DREAM Institute Board of Trustees Kristy Long, Co-Founder of the DREAM Institute & Chair of the Board Claire Gentry, Artist, Vice Chair of Board Billye Beach, PSO Tripp Hall, University of Oklahoma - Trustee Emeritus James Martin, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma - Zarrow Center: Secretary of the Board Kathy Daily, Tulsa Community College Nate Waters, Advocate, Williams Companies, Inc. Robert Eames: Oklahoma Department of Vocational Rehabilitation	The DREAM Institute Advisory Board Phil Lakin, Tulsa Community Foundation Emily Wood, Educator & Advocate Phil Wood, Former City Auditor, City of Tulsa Ken Levit, George Kaiser Family Foundation Raja Basu, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University/Tulsa Jerry Dillon, Global Connect Deniese Dillon, Dillon International Yolanda Williams, Tulsa Community College Judy Leeds, Tulsa Community College
Tax Exempt Status The DREAM Institute has been recognized as exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 (c ) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. All contributions are tax deductible under non-profit tax guidelines. Funds and Planned Giving Services are managed by the Tulsa Community Foundation.

The DREAM Institute Board of Trustees

The DREAM Institute Advisory Board

Tax Exempt Status