Lunch and Learn Series
Housing and Health:
A Critical Connection
DATE: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
TIME: Doors open: 11:00 am
Program Begins: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
WHERE: Legacy Plaza, 5330 E 31st St, Tulsa, OK 74135
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Ashley Hildebrand, MD, FAAFP, Medical Director of Ambulatory Services at Ascension Medical Group Oklahoma
Kim James, MHR, LPC-S, Clinical Services Director, GRAND Mental Health, Tulsa Outpatient
Cameron Walker, President & CEO, Green Country Habitat for Humanity
WHERE we live has a profound impact on HOW we live.
Housing and Health: A Critical Connection will explore how unsafe or unstable housing in Tulsa contributes to physical health challenges, chronic stress, and barriers to long-term stability. The discussion will examine the powerful link between housing and overall well-being — and how access to safe, affordable homeownership can lead to stronger health outcomes for individuals and families.
This Lunch & Learn will bring together perspectives from behavioral health, medical care, and affordable housing leadership to highlight how these sectors intersect and why collaboration matters. Attendees will also hear an update on Green Country Habitat’s progress this year and what’s ahead in 2026.
Housing is more than shelter—it is a foundation for health, dignity, and long-term well-being.
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This series offers a chance to stay informed, connect with others, learn about the impact of Habitat for Humanity’s work, and discover how you can support their mission. Hope to see you there!
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Kim James is a North Tulsa native and proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School who brings more than 34 years of experience in the behavioral health field to her work. She currently serves as Clinical Services Director for GRAND Tulsa Outpatient and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor for more than two decades.
Throughout her career, Kim has dedicated herself to supporting youth and families with compassion and excellence, guided by a deep commitment to service. Beyond her professional leadership, she has been actively involved in youth ministry for over 20 years and has fostered five children whom she considers her own. Affectionately known as “Auntie” by many, Kim is widely respected for her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to strengthening families and community well-being.
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Ashley Hildebrand, MD, is Medical Director for Ambulatory Services at Ascension St. John in Oklahoma. She earned her MD from West Virginia University School of Medicine, where her work with the MUSHROOM outreach program first highlighted the health impacts of unsheltered homelessness. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the In His Image program in Tulsa.
Dr. Hildebrand practiced full-scope family medicine for 10 years at Ascension St. John’s Riverside Clinic and Medical Center and has been a physician for more than 13 years. She now partners with clinic providers to strengthen care delivery and improve community health outcomes. In 2025, she was named Ascension’s Clinician Leader of the Year and serves on the board of the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless.
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Cameron Walker has served as President and CEO of Green Country Habitat for Humanity since 2015. Under his leadership, the organization has transformed into one of the top home-producing Habitat affiliates in the country, expanding its capacity to provide affordable homeownership opportunities across the region.
By implementing strategic partnerships, innovative financing models, and a focus on building in thriving neighborhoods, Cameron has helped increase Habitat’s annual production from just a few homes to as many as 90 homes a year. His leadership emphasizes that affordable housing is not only about building homes, but about strengthening families, increasing opportunity, and creating lasting community impact.
