Elizabeth Kaup is the Program Manager for the Child Death Review Board. Before her employment with the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, Ms. Kaup was employed with the Department of Human Services with both the Office of Background Investigations as a Background Investigator and as a Child Welfare worker in Child Protective Services. In 2004, Ms. Kaup started her career in social services with the Office of Juvenile Affairs at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC).

Ms. Kaup held various positions at COJC, most recently as the Independent Living Coordinator for the Independent Living Program. Lizz received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminology in 2004 from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Science in Human Resources Administration in 2014 at East Central University.

(405) 606-4938
elizabeth.kaup@occy.ok.gov

Joseph McGrath is a Case Manager for the Oklahoma Child Death Review Board, handling data collection and statistical quality control.  Before working for the board, Joseph was in Education, specializing in Language Arts instruction for at-risk youth and international students.  Joseph has taught English as a Foreign Language abroad and has led workshops in Oklahoma training EFL tutors and instructors.

Joseph received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Langston University and attended graduate school at the University of Oklahoma, studying composition, rhetoric, and literacy.

(405) 606-4940
joseph.mcgrath@occy.ok.gov

Elly Kohs is a Case Manager for the Child Death Review Board. Elly recently graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate degree and a certification from the University of Oklahoma Center on Child Abuse and Neglect’s Interdisciplinary Training Program (2023). While in law school, she interned for the Center For The Rights of Abused Children, a private law firm handling adoptions and deprived cases, and the Oklahoma County Public Defender’s Office-Juvenile Division. Before attending law school, she earned her Bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of Central Oklahoma (2020).

Elly has also volunteered for Royal Family Kids Camp, a summer camp for foster youth, for seven years. Outside work, Elly enjoys reading, baking, yoga, and long walks. She also loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their dog, Harley.

(405) 606-4937
elly.kohs@occy.ok.gov

Christina Whatley is a Case Manager for the Child Death Review Board.  She previously served as the Post Adjudication Review Board Coordinator for Oklahoma County. As the coordinator, she managed all seven Oklahoma County PARB Boards, including the specialty boards such as domestic violence and transition-age youth. She schedules the meetings and provides case information to volunteers.

She has been with OCCY since 2006.  Christina has worked for OKDHS in foster care and has extensive knowledge in deprived case reviews.

(405) 606-4910
christina.whatley@occy.ok.gov

Vivian Sanchez is a passionate public health professional and intern with the Child Death Review Board. She is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she also contributes to research on tobacco marketing strategies in the retail environment. Previously, she worked with the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) interviewer.

Originally from Texas, Vivian earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Baylor University. Her early work with Mission Waco, a nonprofit serving low-income communities, nurtured her passion for youth advocacy and community engagement. She continues this commitment through volunteer work with children and teens at her church.

Vivian enjoys reading, painting, and exploring the outdoors. She brings warmth, curiosity, and integrity to all she pursues—whether in public health, mentorship, or game night with family and friends.

Andrew Long is a Graduate Intern with the Oklahoma Child Death Review Board and a Master of Public Health candidate in Epidemiology at the University of Oklahoma. He began his professional journey by enlisting in the United States Air Force as an Ophthalmic Technician, where he gained extensive experience in clinical, surgical, and administrative settings. During his service, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement and dedication.

Following his military service, Andrew returned to Oklahoma and worked at a local clinic while completing his Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Gerontology at Southern Nazarene University. Now transitioning into the field of public health, he is eager to leverage his background in biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical care, and public service to advance data-driven solutions that improve health outcomes across Oklahoma, with a particular focus on supporting veterans, enhancing state health metrics, and strengthening national service initiatives.