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MetroFamily announces leadership transition After 25 incredible years, MetroFamily is preparing for a bittersweet transition as longtime president and publisher Sarah Taylor announces her well-earned retirement in July 2025. Taylor’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping MetroFamily into the trusted resource that Oklahoma City families have come to rely on for connection, inspiration and family fun. Her vision has carried the company through industry shifts, a pandemic and countless milestones – all with a steadfast focus on empowering local families. Taylor became president, publisher and owner of MetroFamily in 2000, just two years after the company launched. In 2021 she sold the company to Bryan Kelly to prepare for her eventual retirement and has remained on staff as president and publisher. In January 2025, Kelly named Erin Page as MetroFamily chief executive officer and publisher and Morgan Harris as chief operations officer and president. Both leaders bring extensive experience and a passion for the organization’s mission to their roles. Page has been with MetroFamily for more than 11 years, joining the organization as a freelance writer in 2013, becoming managing editor in 2019 and then director of editorial and marketing in 2024. Under her editorial leadership, MetroFamily has evolved to cover timely issues affecting local families and more inclusively represent all the beautiful iterations of families who call Oklahoma City home. Page’s expertise in editorial strategy and community engagement position her as a natural successor. While at MetroFamily, Page has earned numerous national awards for her reporting
METROFAMILY’S LONGTIME CEO AND PUBLISHER SARAH TAYLOR (CENTER) WILL RETIRE IN JULY. ERIN PAGE (LEFT) IS THE NEW CEO/PUBLISHER AND MORGAN HARRIS (RIGHT) IS THE NEW COO/PRESIDENT.
on education, immigration, foster care and race equity in schools. She is noted for her focus on highlighting topics like talking with kids about racism, resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and understanding Indigenous history and its impact on modern society. Harris, a seasoned business owner in Oklahoma City, joined MetroFamily in 2023 and has quickly made an impact to improve the organization’s efficiency and efficacy, providing structure and team alignment, simplifying the organization’s technology infrastructure, and training the fully remote team on new collaboration tools and methods. As the owner and operator of local retail store Green Bambino for 12 years, Harris developed her passion for business operations and creating efficient business processes. Harris’ intrinsic values of supporting all families inclusively to empower parents to raise children with confidence make her an excellent choice to lead MetroFamily into the future. Harris has long engaged with the Oklahoma City community via volunteer roles at the
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and the Independent Shopkeepers Association. Together, Page and Harris will build upon the media company’s legacy while exploring new opportunities to connect with readers and partners, all with a focus on MetroFamily’s core values of integrity, trustworthiness, adaptability, social consciousness and inclusivity. Kelly praised Taylor’s contributions to the company and expressed confidence in the new leadership team. “Sarah has been the heart and soul of MetroFamily, shaping it into a trusted resource for families across Oklahoma City,” said Kelly. “Her leadership has left an indelible mark, and we’re incredibly grateful for her dedication. I’m excited to see Erin and Morgan take the helm. Their combined experience and vision ensure a bright future for MetroFamily.” Taylor will remain on staff with MetroFamily through July. In June, the staff will hold a celebration to honor the strong foundation and vision she has provided for more than two decades.
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