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) 606-4900
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) 606-4900
elly.kohs@occy.ok.gov

Jasmyne Mackie is the Injury Prevention Coordinator for the Child Death Review Board. Jasmyne has held various roles spanning over a decade within public services, including State Coach and Trainer with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Child Welfare Specialist with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Parent Educator with Oklahoma City Public Schools, and with extensive experience in childcare. Jasmyne has made it her mission to advocate for and educate on meaningful change through preventive strategies to address systemic challenges. An alumna of the University of Central Oklahoma, Jasmyne earned a Bachelor's degree in Child Development (2015) and a Master's degree in Family Life Education (2018). She is currently pursuing a Master's in Human Services at Capella University with a focus on Organizational Leadership.

Jasmyne is happily married to her husband, Christian, and has two daughters, one son, and a pet. She enjoys nature and dancing, but mostly spending time with her family. Whether in her career or personal life, Jasmyne strives to nurture growth, connection, and positive change, no matter how small.

(405) 606-4900
jasmyne.mackie@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