Leadership

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

Board of Directors

Linda Hendricksen
CHAIR

Linda Hendricksen AgWest

Yvonne Smith
VICE CHAIR

Yvonne Esquibel Smith Innovia Foundation

Cari Grandstaff
SECRETARY

Cari Grandstaff Washington Trust Bank

Jeri Self Merritt
TREASURER

Jeri Self-Merritt Community Volunteer

Mireya Fitzloff Sq
PAST CHAIR

Mireya Fitzloff Foust Fabrication

Amy Sargent Sq

Amy Sargent Multicare

Anna Franklin Sq

Anna Franklin Providence

Bonnie Bush Sq

Bonnie Bush Community Volunteer

Danielle LaBelle Temp

Danielle LaBelle Numerica

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Tamara Bradley Avista

Jennee Pool Sq

Jennee' Pool Providence

Jennifer Saxon Sq

Jennifer Saxon STCU

Jerrall Haynes 2024 Board Photo

Jerrall Haynes City of Spokane

Lisa Simpson 2024 Board Photo

Lisa Simpson Visit Spokane

Mackenzie Kutz

Mackenzie Kutz Kaiser Aluminum

Mary Alberts Sq

Mary Alberts Community Volunteer

Rowena Pineda Sq

Rowena Pineda WA State Dept of Health

2024 YWCA Spokane Board Of Directors Sherri Lynch Square

Sherri Lynch Gonzaga University

Tamika LaMere Sq

Tamika LaMere Spokane Public Schools

Executive Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Jeanette Hauck

Dana Morris Lee Sq
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

Dana Morris Lee

Christie Grassmyer Sq 2024
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Christie Grassmyer

Department Leadership

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. 

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DIRECTOR

Erica Schreiber Community Engagement

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

Jen Haynes
DIRECTOR

Jen Haynes-Harter Housing & Shelter Services

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

Kim Choat
DIRECTOR

Kim Choat Women's Opportunity Center

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

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. 

Melva Moore
DIRECTOR

Melva Moore Mental Health Therapy

Oversees and provides mental health therapy services focused on short-term trauma processing for survivors and family members of intimate partner domestic violence.

Morgan Profile Photo
DIRECTOR

Morgan Colburn Advocacy Support Center

Oversees front desk services, domestic violence support advocacy services, and financial advocacy provided within in the Community Service Office at the Department of Social and Health Services. 

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. 

Naomi Mosier
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Naomi Mosier Finance & Administration

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

Blog

Jan 13, 2025 Jan 14 @ 4:04 pm

Healthy Roots at Shadle Park High School: Recap

In December, YWCA partnered with the college and career center at Shadle Park High School to bring three interactive lunch time lessons focused on the social and emotional skills required for post-secondary success. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy Roots is…

Jan 7, 2025 Jan 14 @ 4:04 pm

Board of Directors – Mackenzie Kutz

Thank You Each of our wonderful Board of Directors is so passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our mission. On behalf of our team, those we serve, and our community we…

Jan 3, 2025 Jan 14 @ 4:04 pm

Healthy Roots at On Track Academy: Autumn Series Recap

Monday, December 16, marked the final session of YWCA Spokane’s Healthy Roots series at On Track Academy (OTA) for the autumn term. This impactful program provided valuable lessons on relationship dynamics, self-care, and empowerment to high school students in a…

Events

Jan 13, 2025 Jan 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

2025 Women’s Rally

January 18, 2025 Big Red Wagon  Join us! Open to the community, feel free to rally alongside YWCA. We stand for bodily autonomy for all – including trans and LGBTQIA+ people – and for equal access to healthcare, birth control,…

Dec 9, 2024 Jan 20 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Rally & March

January 20, 2025 Spokane Convention Center  Join us! Open to the community, feel free to march with YWCA. The MLK Center in Spokane organizes an annual unity rally, march, and resource fair for the community. This event is free. We…

Dec 10, 2024 Jan 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 201 Training: Learning in Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on January 30th at 2:00pm. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.