Billy and Michele Magalassi, Founders
Megan has been involved with the Magalassi Foundation since 2017. She is passionate about suicide prevention because she says, “everyone is affected by it at some point in their life, whether it be directly or indirectly, and I want everyone to know that there is someone out there to help them through whatever may be going on in their lives.”
Megan is currently enrolled at Northeastern State University and is studying Mathematics and Chemistry.
Megan Brillhart
Abram Smith
Abram is a junior at Owasso High School who became involved with the Magalassi Foundation in 2023 and joined the Board in 2024. After participating in suicide prevention training, he wanted to connect the great opportunities of suicide prevention awareness to other students. Abram believes that understanding the necessary steps to take in a difficult situation is the best prevention.
After high school, Abram is looking to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering and participate in research. He is a Christ-follower and active member of Owasso First Methodist Church, and outside of school, he plays violin and golf.
Kristi joined the Magalassi Foundation in 2009 embracing the movement to promote suicide prevention awareness in our communities. She believes strongly in the importance of generating an understanding of mental health and in breaking the stigma associated with it. Providing dialogues that let others know they are not alone and should not feel shame in asking for help, can give the gift of another day. Equally as important to Kristi is the importance of educating our youth of the impact their words and actions have on their peers. Letting others know they are valued can be as simple as acknowledging them with a smile.
Kristi is a former elementary school teacher and currently works as an accountant and business operations manager for small companies. She has three children who have all graduated from the Owasso Public School system.
Kristi Coker, Co-Treasurer
Billy and Michele established the Magalassi Foundation in 2004 after the loss of their son, Brandon, to suicide. Billy and Michele are committed to honoring the memory of Brandon through memorial scholarships, and they are passionate about making a difference in the Owasso / Collinsville communities by influencing the lives of young people through suicide awareness and prevention advocacy.
Billy serves as the Foundation’s Chair, while Michele serves as the Foundation’s Executive Secretary. Billy is retired from the U.S. Department of Justice and is currently employed with Oklahoma State University. Michele works for BOK Financial as a credit products underwriter. They have one surviving son, Justin, who has a lovely wife, Mercedez, and a 3 year old son, Luca. Billy and Michele are enjoying their new roles as grandparents.
This page is still under construction. More Board Members’ pictures and bios will be coming soon.
Other Board Members include
Lori Hendricks, Co-Chair
MaryAnn Rosa