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Leadership

Meet the dedicated leaders who work every day to advance YWCA Spokane's mission

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Board of Directors

Kyndra Gamache
CHAIR

Kyndra Gamache Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority

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Tamara Bradley
VICE CHAIR

Tamara Bradley Avista

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Jeri Self Merritt
TREASURER

Jeri Self-Merritt Community Volunteer

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SECRETARY

Jennee' Pool Community Volunteer

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Linda Hendricksen
PAST CHAIR

Linda Hendricksen AgWest Farm Credit

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Chantel Black Spokane Community College

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Dee Boyle

Dee Boyle Leadership Spokane

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Candy Casteal AgWest Farm Credit

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Jerrall Haynes 2024 Board Photo

Jerrall Haynes City of Spokane

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Beth Kennar YWCA Spokane Board Member

Beth Kennar AgWest Farm Credit

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Mackenzie Kutz

Mackenzie Kutz Kaiser Aluminum

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Emily Peterson Bouten Construction

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Ann Slininger

Ann Slininger Eide Bailly LLP

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Executive Team

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Janine Wynne

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OPERATIONS OFFICER

Christie Grassmyer

Department Leadership

Liz Backstrom
DIRECTOR

Liz Backstrom Grants & Contracts

Oversees funding and compliance of grant support including federal, state, county, and city funding in addition to foundations and other types of grant funding. 

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Briana Berner Philanthropy

Oversees agency's philanthropic efforts and a team who is dedicated to matching caring community members and organizations with ways to make an incredible impact through their support for critical services. 

Kim Choat
DIRECTOR

Kim Choat Opportunity Center

Oversees Safe Haven drop-in childcare, Our Sister's Closet clothing boutique, our Computer Lab, job readiness services, and Life Skills Classes.

Jen Haynes
DIRECTOR

Jen Haynes-Harter Housing & Shelter Services

Oversees our 24hr helpline, safe shelter services, CHOICES program, and our mobile housing services. 

Arrianne Maldonado
DIRECTOR

Arrianne Maldonado Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program

Oversees five early childhood education classroom programs as well as family support services in Spokane, Cheney, and Medical Lake. 

Naomi Mosier
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Naomi Mosier Controller

Supports finance and administration agency wide, ensuring smooth financial operations and regulatory compliance for the organization.  

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Erica Schreiber Community Engagement

Oversees community outreach and education, racial and social justice efforts, media, communications, and youth violence prevention efforts.

Sally Winn
DIRECTOR

Sally Winn Legal Services

Supports a team of legal advocates, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who are focused on providing advocacy and civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who are navigating the court system due to relationship abuse. 

Blog

Jan 5, 2026 Jan 23 @ 8:26 am

2026 Women of Achievement Honorees

YWCA Spokane is proud to announce the 2026 Women of Achievement honorees! Nine extraordinary women will be celebrated for their remarkable contributions at the Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 6th, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at…

Jan 2, 2026 Jan 23 @ 8:26 am

A Farewell from Outgoing CEO, Jeanette Hauck

January 2, 2026 As we begin this new year and my time as YWCA Spokane’s CEO officially comes to close, I find myself profoundly moved by deep gratitude and great hope. This past year has not been easy. Like many…

Events

Nov 24, 2025 Feb 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on February 9th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Nov 24, 2025 Feb 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on February 23rd at 10:00am. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.

Jan 22, 2026 Mar 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Learn about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and YWCA Spokane’s services at this free, virtual training on March 16th at 10:00am.