Meet the oxyGEN National Board
The perfect blend of creativity, passion, and hard work. We are proud to represent many different diversities, generations, and walks of life.
Tyler Hein
Chief Executive Officer
oxyGEN Responsibilities:
As the chief executive officer, my main responsibility is to develop and execute the organization’s overall strategy. In addition to this, I also oversee our oxyGEN National Board and communicate with all stakeholders. My goal is to elevate oxyGEN by strengthening our operations, honing in on our technology and marketing functions, and enriching the value that we provide our members. In the short-term, I will also be spearheading oxyGEN's marketing strategy. This includes designing all oxyGEN email communications, flyers, videos, and website materials. I also oversee our social media strategy and strive to build brand awareness around the community. In addition to this – I spend a lot of time brainstorming new ways to get the oxyGEN name out there and work closely with other members of the board to ensure that the oxyGEN brand and mission statement is interwoven throughout the fabric of all our programs and initiatives. Prior to serving as the interim CEO and Chief Marketing Officer, I was the Chief of Staff from 2018-2019 and also carried various local chapter positions in New York City from 2017-2019.Day-to-Day: Lead Content Marketing Strategist
I am a lead content marketing strategist in the Marketing and Growth Organization. I will be spearheading the content strategy for an internal website that strives to connect marketers across the overall business organization. I collaborate with various teams to design and execute messaging that reflects the company's innovative marketing strategy. In addition to this, a large part of my role is to help foster collaboration and to create a space for people to share their knowledge and marketing expertise.
Quote I live by:
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.”
Michelle Murray-Carter
Chief Operating Officer (Interim)
Betsy Harmse
Chief of Staff
oxyGEN Responsibilities:
As a Chief of Staff, my primary focus is board development and management. This includes internal communications and management of the National oxyGEN board members, along with facilitating and keeping a record of our board meetings. I am also in charge of building relationships with and managing both our Board of Advisors (usually AT&T officers) and Board of Directors (past national board members) who advise oxyGEN. I lead the annual election process for the National Board and supporting local chapter elections (along with the Regional Presidents and Regional Chiefs of Staff), and I’m responsible for updates to the organization’s bylaws and internal record keeping at the national level.Day-to-Day: Principal Program Manager, AT&T HR Mergers & Acquisitions
I am a Principal Program Manager in HR Mergers & Acquisitions, and my team is engaged when there is a potential deal that will move employees between AT&T and another company, whether it’s an insourcing, outsourcing, acquisition or divestiture. I usually manage a portfolio of projects with multiple global clients from either Corporate Development, Supply Chain, and/or Sales Channel; and these projects are typically complex and span multiple business units and/or countries. I am responsible for end-to-end project management of the employee transition process, from the due diligence analysis needed to negotiate the employee terms in a new contract to the employee transition when their paycheck actually changes hands to the new company. I partner with a variety of stakeholders and SMEs across AT&T to try to make these transitions as smooth as possible and meet the needs of our business and our employees.Quotes I live by:
“Follow the sun. Be a sunflower. Look for the light, warmth and the good in yourself and others and any situation you face.” “Be a thermostat, not a thermometer. A leader sets the temperature and the tone for their team and any room they enter. ”Jennifer Harris
Chief Financial Officer
Timothy Geraghty
Chief Technology Officer
oxyGEN: Chief Technology Officer
As a chief technology officer, my primary focus is to use technology to improve processes and increase productivity. I am responsible for developing applications for various projects for oxygen whether they are internal or external. I lead the team of outstanding developers to deliver state of the art applications.
Day-to-Day: Member of Technical Staff (Advanced Technology & Systems)
Tim is a Member of Technical Staff in the Network Service Quality Management team at AT&T Advanced Technology & Systems where he is driving data insights and solutioning network automation in ECOMP/ONAP to enhance Operations. Key responsibilities include partnering with teams to understand pain points, mining data to gain understanding, and innovating software solutions to improve operational efficiency. Specialties: Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Analysis, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Product DesignQuote I live by:
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can do what others can’t.”Tonie Martinez
Dallas Chapter President
oxyGEN Responsibilities:
As the Dallas Chapter President, I steer the ship of day-to-day operations, ensuring our flagship chapter thrives as a vibrant hub for AT&T's young professionals. At the local level, I shape our strategic direction for our chapter, strive to foster a dynamic community, and work to amplify our brand's presence here at our company's headquarters. From orchestrating engaging events that spark innovation and connection among members, to leading fundraising initiatives for our scholarship fund, I do my best to steer the rest of the Dallas leadership team in the right direction. One of my favorite parts of my role is overseeing the rest of the Dallas local board and meeting new people within and outside of the company.Day-to-Day: Lead Product Marketing Manager, Commercialization
My name is Tonie Martinez, and I’m located in Dallas, Texas. I am a proud Latina, born and raised in Laredo, Texas. I can speak, read, and write Spanish fluently and I am currently working on polishing up my French and learning Arabic. Coming from a strong Mexican-American household, family is everything to me. I graduated from Texas A&M International University in 2019 and started my career in the B2B Sales Development Program in 2021. As Lead Product Marketing Manager, I will be responsible for identifying new revenue opportunities, by generating leads, tracking lead close rates and quantifying ROI, while building and fostering relationships with decision makers across various business verticals, for the Mid Market organization through event marketing execution. I am flexible to working individually and in team environments and believe I add value to our teams by being an active listener and a catalyst for execution on team strategies.
My passions include playing board games, traveling, photography, singing and listening to music, learning about different cultures, and going to the gym. I am a huge Taylor Swift fan, and you will most likely catch me singing her music at least once a day. I have a dog baby named Flabio, she is a 13-year-old Chihuahua.
Quotes I live by:
"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.“ “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”Alicia Pajda
East Regional President
Lauren Herrera
West Regional President
oxyGEN Responsibilities:
As Regional President I am responsible for driving success for all chapters represented in the West Region. I serve as the liaison between the local chapter and the national board. My role requires me to implement & oversee projects and engagement that align with oxyGEN’s mission to develop future leaders and disrupt the status quo.Day-to-Day: Senior Sales Trainer (Digital, Retail, and Care)
I support the Broadband Care organization. My key role and responsibilities include employee communications, managing all award and recognition programs, facilitating Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and driving employee engagement within the organization.Quote I live by:
“Don’t let your fears take the place of your dreams.” - Walt Disney