Oklahoma Human Services Director resigns

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma Human Services Director Deborah Shropshire is resigning from her role with the department, according to OKDHS.

Shropshire joined OKDHS in 2014, working in child welfare as director, deputy director of community partnerships, and medical director, serving children and youth in foster care.

She was then appointed as the OKDHS Director by Governor Kevin Stitt in January 2023, becoming the first woman to serve the role in Oklahoma history.