Trista Vaughn

Feeling really proud to be part of the Crosswinds News team. 🧡

This project started from a very real moment with my boss and friend, Brittany Harlow. We were traveling to a local news researchers conference in North Carolina together and it hit us how little data actually exists about how Native communities get their news. The question “why is this still the case?” kept reoccurring and decided we were tired of the gap and ready to do something about it.

Fast forward to now, our amazing team, the folks who showed up for our listening sessions in 2025, and the support of Listening Post Collective, we have real data that reflects Native experiences in Tulsa County. And honestly, this is just the beginning.

I’m so grateful to work with coworkers who care deeply and leaders who trust us to dream big. I’m proud of the work we’re doing together and excited about where it’s going. The sky really is the limit for this team.

If you’re around on January 22, I hope you’ll join (virtually) the conversation and help shape what comes next.

You're invited! Join Crosswinds News for a Virtual Community Conversation 🪶

Date: Thursday, 1/22
Time: 7:30–8:30 PM CT
Location: Virtual | Register online via Zoom

We’re sharing early findings from our Native-Focused Tulsa County Information Ecosystem Assessment and continuing the community conversation. Together, we’ll review the insights, ask questions, and validate what we heard during our listening and learning work.

Register to receive early access to the report and the Zoom link: http://bit.ly/4pzBt3r

Your input helps shape what comes next!

Thank you to Listening Post Collective for making this work possible 🧡