The Northern Oklahoma College Speaker Series presents Cristal Pryor on Thursday, Oct. 15 at NOC Enid for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Her talk is titled, “Unidos-Somos Mas – Together We are More.” She will speak at 11:30 a.m. in Montgomery Hall inside the Gantz Student Center.
Cristal Pryor is a human Resources professional and community leader in Enid, Oklahoma, with a passion for connecting people to opportunities, resources and one another. Born and raised in Enid, Cristal is proud of her Mexican heritage and of the experiences that have shaped her commitment to serving her community.
Pryor was recognized as a 2026 Enid Young Professionals 10 under 40 award recipient, honoring her leadership, professional accomplishments, and commitment to the Enid Community. She serves as Secretary of the Garfield County Hispanic Coalition, serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of Leadership Greater Enid Class XXXVI (36). Cristal is also a graduate of the NextGen Fellowship through United Way, where she further developed her leadership skills and passion for community service.
Through her professional and community involvement, she is passionate about leadership development, representation, and creating opportunities for others to become involved and make a difference in their community.
As a first-generation Mexican American, she brings a personal perspective to this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme, “Unidos-Somos Mas – Together We Are More,” sharing how family, culture, community and the people who invest in us can shape who we become.
NOC faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to attend. The event is open to the public.
The event will be livestreamed to NOC Tonkawa and NOC Stillwater.
The speaker series is sponsored by the NOC Student Government Association.
Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.
NOC serves nearly 3,100 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, branch in Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater. Of these students about 85% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 69% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.
For more information about Northern Oklahoma College or giving to the NOC Foundation, please contact the development office at (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.
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