The director of Oklahoma Human Services will no longer hold her title after less than two years in her position. >> Download the KOCO 5 AppDeborah Shropshire began her tenure as director in Jan. 2023, after joining the Oklahoma Human Services team in 2014. She previously served in child welfare as director, deputy director of community partnerships and medical director, serving children in foster care. Oklahoma Human Services announced Shropshire's departure on the agency's website. No reason was given for her stepping down from her position. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "I have spent the entirety of my career in service to Oklahomans, and it has been the greatest joy of my life to walk alongside our incredible team at Oklahoma Human Services as we strive today to improve our state's tomorrows. Whether in Child Welfare, where I first found my love for this agency, its employees and clients, or in services that support those facing poverty, our work has been about building bridges of hope," Shropshire said in a statement. "I will continue to stand by the agency and offer support to its next leader to ensure a seamless transition as the agency continues to focus its work on our mission to promote the safety, independence and wellbeing of Oklahomans." Top Headlines Police search for suspect involved in hit-and-run crash in southwest Oklahoma City Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC 'She was crying': Mom describes scene after hit-and-run suspect crashed into teen's car Driver grabs woman's neck, slams her into car in alleged road rage incident at Penn Square Mall OSBI investigates Watonga officer's use of force after struggle with autistic child