Joe Dorman, OICA CEO

08/25/2026

In memory of the many car videos we watched for years, please remember to vote today! Every registered voter in Oklahoma has something on the ballot. If you want better, you have to show up and make decisions!
Also, I wore my election tie today. It is my favorite Mad Magazine cover!

08/20/2026

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is hosting an after-event reception following the 55 Inspiring Oklahomans Over 55 ceremony. I am in the 2026 induction class. It will also celebrate my 10th anniversary with OICA. If you would like to jon, please go to the registration link in the Facebook event to sign up. Proceeds go to support Oklahoma's Kid Governor program.

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07/30/2026

Team Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy had a great birthday celebration todau for one of our employees at Sushi Neko! Thank you to them for all they do to support Oklahoma's nonprofit sector with their Monday's for a Change program!

07/20/2026

Today has been tough. I received a call from Sean Maples this morning that his mother, Pat Paddleford, had passed over the weekend.
I don't know if you have ever had the benefit of having a "work mom" but for those of you who have, you know how important this person can be in your life. Pat was the exact right person for me to have in this role during my time with the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She was my cheerleader to run for office, she was my gatekeeper as a lawmaker, and she was one of the most important people in my life next to my own flesh and blood mom.
Since she left the capitol in retirement, I did not see her enough, I did not call her enough, and I will certainly miss having the chance to pick up the phone and hear her voice.
Thank you, Mother Superior, for raising the "ornery little s**t" that you brought up in the building. I will promise to keep being me. Love you

07/07/2026

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🎙️ A new episode of DSACO: Up for Discussion is here!

This week, we sit down with Joe Dorman to discuss the important work being done to advocate for Oklahoma’s children and families. Joe shares insights on child advocacy, why it matters, and how communities can work together to create a brighter future for every child.

We also talk about the Child Advocacy Award, an honor that recognizes individuals making a lasting impact for children across Oklahoma. We’re especially proud to share that our own Sarah Soell was the recipient of this award last year in recognition of her incredible advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and learn how advocacy can make a difference in the lives of children and families across our state!

07/04/2026

Your Vote Counts on KWTV - NEWS 9 and KOTV - News On 6 is going old school on Sunday morning! Colby Schwartz and I are filling in for the regulars on this holiday weekend. We discuss the 250th, health issues and the rigors of the campaign trail. Please tune in at 7:45 AM on Sunday, July 5. Thanks, Scott Mitchell, for having us! You were missed Richard Morrissette R.I.P.
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07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday to the USA! Please be careful out there tonight with your fireworks! Some of my friends need all their fingers and toes for counting!
I hope you enjoy this week's For the Children column about fireworks safety

Big Booms come with some safety concerns. In this week's column, Joe Dorman, OICA CEO, discusses this year's "Rocket's Red Glare" act passed by the Legislature loosening restrictions on , reminding Oklahomans to be safe and sane. Read his column at https://www.oica.org/happy-250th

07/02/2026

Hint: I will be dressed as one of the heroes you see in the two graphics for the 2026 OICA Heroes Ball! If you have not purchased your tickets yet, we are going to have an amazing evening celebrating Oklahoma's heroes for children, with a panel conversation discussing the 1958 Katz Drugstore sit-in and the movement in Oklahoma led by Clara Luper and the NAACP Youth Council members who participated. Three of those participants will be our speakers.

07/02/2026

If you have little ones who are fans of superheroes, you will not want to miss the upcoming Superhero School at New World Comics on Saturday, July 4!

Superhero School this Saturday is all star spangled event in celebration of July 4th with Captain America! Meet Captain America plus his friends and foes! Learn about becoming a hero from one of the oldest superheroes around! Free family-friendly fun starts at 11!