Cheryl Lawson is the founder of Social Media Tulsa, a digital storytelling and social media marketing company rooted in community, culture, and connection. A proud North Tulsan and graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Cheryl built her career by combining strategy, creativity, and a passion for helping organizations tell stories that matter.
After earning a scholarship to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Cheryl began her career with General Motors, where she worked in marketing and sales while earning her MBA from Nova Southeastern University. Her career later took her to California, where she became immersed in the early social media movement and emerging digital communities surrounding events like CES and the growing tech conference scene.
When Cheryl returned home to Tulsa in 2009, she saw an opportunity. Social media was changing the way businesses and communities connected, but Tulsa lacked a dedicated space for education, collaboration, and digital innovation. She launched Social Media Tulsa to help fill that gap.
What began as a grassroots community for marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds has evolved into one of Tulsa’s most recognized social media and event storytelling companies. Since then, Cheryl and her team have helped organizations, festivals, nonprofits, and businesses create meaningful digital experiences that connect people both online and in real life.
Today, Cheryl continues to lead Social Media Tulsa with a focus on authentic storytelling, live event coverage, education, and helping brands build stronger relationships with their audiences.
