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

Healther Rosentrater Sq

Heather Rosentrater 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. 

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 Finance & Administration

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

Blog

Sep 17, 2024 Sep 17 @ 11:22 am

Day 7: Guns & Intimate Partner Violence

Firearms in homes with domestic abuse make situations far more dangerous. Research shows that women in such homes are five times more likely to be murdered. Guns not only escalate violence but also instill fear, trapping victims and complicating police intervention. Effective laws and victim support are crucial to addressing this issue.

Sep 16, 2024 Sep 17 @ 11:22 am

Day 6: White Supremacy & Gun Violence

White supremacy’s link to gun violence is alarming, with incidents like the Christchurch and Pittsburgh shootings highlighting this trend. Perpetrators often act out of racial hatred, using guns to target specific communities. Addressing this requires stricter gun control, better education, and improved online content monitoring.

Sep 13, 2024 Sep 17 @ 11:22 am

Day 5: Pay Gap & Unpaid Labor

The gender pay gap is significantly influenced by unpaid caregiving, primarily done by women. This unpaid work, including child and elder care, leads to career interruptions and lower wages due to part-time work and reduced hours. Recognizing and valuing caregiving in policies is crucial to closing the pay gap.

Events

Aug 6, 2024 Oct 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

October 8th, 2024 10:00am – 11:30am Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on October 8th. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services. This Training…

Aug 6, 2024 Oct 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Aug 26, 2024 Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Pathways Forward: Realities of Reporting

Join YWCA Spokane and community advocates for a roundtable discussion on the realities of reporting domestic violence during Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) this October.