DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduate Jill Mayes was recently honored by Oklahoma Magazine as a member of the 2016 40 Under 40 class.
Outstanding professionals in business, nonprofits and higher education from throughout the state were recognized by the publication.
Mayes is the Director of Research and Grants for INTEGRIS Health Institute for Advanced Therapeutics & Research in Oklahoma City. She is responsible for system oversight of clinical and device trials conducted at INTEGRIS Health, as well as grants and federal funding for research-related projects.
She earned a bachelor’s degree (double major: psychology and social gerontology) from Southeastern in 1998, and in 2000 earned a Masters of Education at East Central University. Her hometown is Sulphur, Oklahoma.
The magazine recognized Mayes not only for her professional accomplishments, but her community and volunteer efforts as well.
“I love working in an environment where my focus is helping patients,” she told Oklahoma Magazine. “I have a passion for research, and I am grateful for the opportunity where my skills are supported by a wonderful organization that shares the same goals.”