Transforming the relationship between parents and schools

Through education, data, and technology, The Parent Advocate empowers Oklahoma families to navigate their children's education with confidence and clarity.

Our Mission

Bridging the gap between families and schools

The Parent Advocate bridges the gap between families and schools through data-driven tools, education advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving.

We believe parents, educators, and policymakers share the same goal — well-rounded, successful students — and we build the technology and programs to find common ground.

📊Data-Driven
⚖️Rights-Aware
🤝Collaborative
💡Technology
Leadership

Meet our team

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Jennifer Carlson

Chief Executive Officer

OEQA Parent Member Commissioner

Jennifer serves as a Parent Member Commissioner on the Oklahoma Education Quality and Accountability Board, bringing firsthand experience with education policy at the state level.

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Nathan Carlson

Vice President, Technology

GuideEd.ai Creator

Builder of GuideEd.ai, the flagship technology platform powering parent advocacy across Oklahoma. Nathan brings expertise in AI, data architecture, and education technology.