Leadership

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

Board of Directors

Linda Hendricksen
CHAIR

Linda Hendricksen AgWest Farm Credit

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Yvonne Smith
VICE CHAIR

Yvonne Esquibel Smith Comma

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Jeri Self Merritt
TREASURER

Jeri Self-Merritt Community Volunteer

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Cari Grandstaff
SECRETARY

Cari Grandstaff Washington Trust Bank

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Tamara Bradley

Tamara Bradley Avista

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2025 Board Photo Candy Casteal Square

Candy Casteal AgWest Farm Credit

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Kyndra Gamache

Kyndra Gamache Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority

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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

Mackenzie Kutz

Mackenzie Kutz Kaiser Aluminum

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Danielle Labelle

Danielle LaBelle Numerica

Tamika LaMere Sq

Tamika LaMere Spokane Public Schools

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2024 YWCA Spokane Board Of Directors Sherri Lynch Square

Sherri Lynch Gonzaga University

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Emily Sumner 2024 Board Photo Square

Emily Peterson Bouten Construction

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Jennee Pool Sq

Jennee' Pool Providence

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Amy Sargent Sq

Amy Sargent Multicare

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Jennifer Saxon Sq

Jennifer Saxon STCU

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Ann Slininger

Ann Slininger Eide Bailly LLP

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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. 

Erica Schreiber Sq2
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 Controller

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

Blog

May 23, 2025 May 24 @ 12:44 pm

Day 10: Challenge Recap

Over the past nine days, we’ve explored key issues like abortion access, racial discrimination in hair, entrepreneurship barriers, and gun violence. We’ve highlighted the need for fairer policies in mental health, transportation, and law enforcement. By raising awareness and advocating for change, we can build a more equitable society for all.

May 22, 2025 May 24 @ 12:44 pm

Day 9: Creating Equity

Creating equity means recognizing that people face different challenges and providing tailored support to meet those needs. It’s about dismantling systemic barriers, redistributing resources, and uplifting marginalized voices so that everyone has a fair chance to thrive.

May 21, 2025 May 24 @ 12:44 pm

Day 8: Racial Bias and Traffic Enforcement

Racial bias in traffic stops means people of color get pulled over more often than white drivers, even when they haven’t done anything wrong. This unfair treatment causes stress, fear, and distrust in the police. It’s part of a bigger problem in the system that needs real change and fairness.

Events

Apr 15, 2025 Jun 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Trans and Nonbinary Youth: Pathways Forward

Join YWCA Spokane this Pride Month for a roundtable conversation about promoting equitable inclusion for trans and gender nonconforming youth this June.

Apr 11, 2025 Jun 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on June 9th at 2:00pm. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Apr 11, 2025 Jun 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on June 12th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.