YWCA Spokane is a dynamic and collaborative organization whose success derives from our vital relationships with staff, volunteers, and community supporters.

Board of Directors

The board of directors is committed to YWCA Spokane’s vital work as a provider of critical social services in the Spokane region. Community leaders volunteer substantial time, skills, funds and other resources to help the organization carry out its mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen the Spokane community.

2023 YWCA Spokane Board of Directors:
  • Mireya Fitzloff, Foust Fab CHAIR
  • Ashley Steward Cameron, Spokane County VICE CHAIR
  • Becky Sechler Patnoi, Washington Trust Bank SECRETARY
  • Jeri Self-Merritt, Eide Bailly LLP TREASURER
  • Amy Sargent, Multicare Health Systems
  • Anna Franklin, Providence Inland Northwest Washington
  • Bonnie Bush, Community Volunteer
  • Cari Grandstaff, Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority
  • Emily Morgan, Community Volunteer
  • Emily Sumner, Bouten Construction
  • Heather Rosentrater, Avista
  • Jennifer Saxon, STCU
  • Jennyfer Mesa, Latinos En Spokane
  • Jerrall Haynes, City of Spokane
  • Jessica Pakootas, Camas Path
  • Kiana McKenna, Pacific Islander Community Association of WA
  • Linda Hendricksen, AgWest
  • Lisa Simpson, Visit Spokane
  • Mary Alberts, Community Volunteer
  • Nicole Jenkins-Rosenkrantz, Spokane Public Schools
  • Nicole Sherman, Numerica Credit Union
  • Robin Pickering, Whitworth University
  • Rowena Pineda, Washington State Department of Health
  • Sherri Lynch, Gonzaga University School of Leadership Studies
  • Yvonne Smith, Community Volunteer

Leadership Team

  • Jeanette Hauck – Chief Executive Officer
  • Christie Grassmyer – Director of Human Resources
  • Dana Morris Lee – Chief Philanthropy Officer

Staff Partners

Community Engagement & Philanthropy >> Learn more here
  • Erica Schreiber – Director of Community Engagement, 509-378-5804 | ericas@ywcaspokane.org
  • Liz Backstrom – Director of Grants and Contracts
  • Lydia Duffy – Philanthropy Coordinator, 509-952-5992 | lydiad@ywcaspokane.org
  • Bridget Smith – Donor Relations Coordinator, 509-953-5669 | bridgets@ywcaspokane.org
  • Claire Schueman – Donor Communications & Data Coordinator, 509-789-9305 | claires@ywcaspokane.org
  • Jemma Riedel-Johnson – Community Engagement Coordinator, 509-385-6623 | jemmar@ywcaspokane.org
  • Lara Estaris – Equity Coordinator, 509-378-5804 | larae@ywcaspokane.org
  • Melanie Wilson – Shelter Resource Coordinator, 509-863-2882 | melaniew@ywcaspokane.org
Prevention and Youth Education >> Learn more here
  • Lizbeth Reyes – Prevention Coordinator, 509-370-9024 | lizbethr@ywcaspokane.org
  • Alondra – Prevention Specialist
  • Caroline Mark – Prevention Specialist
  • Logan – Prevention Specialist
  • Tiffany – Prevention Specialist
  • Yesenia – Prevention Specialist
Domestic Violence Safe Housing & Shelter >> Learn more here
  • Jen Haynes-Harter – Director of Housing, 509-789-9293 | jenniferh@ywcaspokane.org
  • Chandler – Housing Outreach Manager
  • Ellie – Mobile Housing Advocate
  • Kassie – Mobile Housing Advocate
  • Leah – Mobile Housing Advocate
  • Lydia – Mobile Housing Assessor
  • Danitra – Shelter Manager
  • Emily – Shelter Coordinator
  • Melanie – Shelter Resource Coordinator
  • Bre – Shelter Advocate
  • Caya – Shelter Advocate
  • Lauren – Shelter Advocate
  • Roupé – Shelter Advocate
  • Lee – Night Shelter Advocate
  • Maria – Night Shelter Advocate
  • Alyse – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Cierra – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Jose – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Julie – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Karina – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Kathryn – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Kaylee – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Kimberly – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Rachel – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Sarah – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Tia – Relief Shelter Advocate
  • Brooke – Shelter Housekeeper and Childcare Assistant
  • John – Facilities Maintenance
Domestic Violence Support Services >> Learn more here
  • Morgan Colburn – Director of Advocacy Support, 509-789-9297 | morganc@ywcaspokane.org
  • Jessie – Advocacy Support Manager
  • Anne – Administrative Assistant
  • Alondra – Domestic Violence Support Advocate
  • Christina – Domestic Violence Support Advocate
  • Dawn – Domestic Violence Support Advocate
DSHS Community Services Office Domestic Violence Support >> Learn more here
  • Dawn – Lead CSO Advocate (TANF Support)
  • Anna – CSO Advocate (TANF Support)
  • Caroline – CSO Advocate (TANF Support)
Clinical Therapy Program For Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Children >> Learn more here
  • Melva Moore – Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Director of Mental Health Services, 509-789-9273 | melvam@ywcaspokane.org
  • Morgan – Licensed Mental Health Therapist
  • Stephanie – Licensed Mental Health Therapist
  • Brit – Associate Therapist
  • Jessie – Associate Therapist
Domestic Violence Civil Legal Services >> Learn more here
  • Kelsey Kittleson – Staff Attorney
  • Melanie – Staff Attorney
  • Rachel Cooper – Limited License Legal Technician
Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Services >> Learn more here
  • Tiffany – Legal Advocate Manager, 509-477-3788 | tiffanyy@ywcaspokane.org
  • Logan – Legal Advocate
  • Tanya – Legal Advocate
  • Yesenia – Legal Advocate
  • Amie – DV Firearms Investigative Analyst and Family Justice Center Coordinator
Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) >> Learn more here
  • Kim Choat – WOC Director, 509-789-9287 | kimc@ywcaspokane.org
  • Teresa Dixon – WOC Services Coordinator, 509-789-9280 | teresad@ywcaspokane.org
  • Cassia Brennan – WOC Mobility Mentor, 509-789-9281 | cassiab@ywcaspokane.org
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) >> Learn more here
  • Shannon Griffiths – Director of ECEAP and Safe Haven, 509-789-9294 | shannong@ywcaspokane.org
  • Emily Schneider – Family and Health Components Manager
  • Jessica Ohman – ECEAP Educational Manager and Coach
  • Amanda Oliver – Family Support Staff
  • Kassa Brock – Family Support Staff
  • Olivia Curry – Family Support Staff
  • Trishell Larson – Family Support Staff
  • Ryan Simmons – Family Support Staff
  • Laura Williams – Lead Teacher
  • Lauren Lepinski – Lead Teacher
  • Lisa McGoldrick – Lead Teacher
  • Leaira Gardner – Lead Teacher
  • Taylor Elder – Lead Teacher
  • D’Lynn Fair – Assistant Teacher
  • Emmalynn Kruse – Assistant Teacher
  • Holly Dougherty – Assistant Teacher
  • Mia Lujan – Assistant Teacher
  • Rachel Fall – Assistant Teacher
  • Denise Redditt – Teacher’s Aide
  • Emmy Titus – Teacher’s Aide
  • Lesley Rivera – Teacher’s Aide
  • Liza Mattana – Teacher’s Aide
  • Penny Farm – Teacher’s Aide
  • Sabryna Williams – Teacher’s Aide Floater
  • Sherra Bayman – Nutrition Specialist
  • Amber Delgado – ECEAP Substitute
  • Karee Kampmann – ECEAP Substitute
  • Sarah Ockey – ECEAP Substitute
  • Zahraa Busahail – ECEAP Substitute
Safe Haven Drop-In Childcare >> Learn more here
  • Shannon Griffiths – Director of ECEAP and Safe Haven, 509-789-9294 | shannong@ywcaspokane.org
  • Veronica Roth – Safe Haven Lead
  • Amber Delgado – Safe Haven Substitute
  • Karee Kampmann – Safe Haven Substitute
  • Sarah Ockey – Safe Haven Substitute
  • Zahraa Busahail – Safe Haven Substitute
Administration
  • Christie Grassmyer – Director of Human Resources
  • Karla Trejo-Bernal – HR Generalist
  • Naomi Mosier – Senior Accountant
  • Brian Fraasch – Staff Accountant
  • Becky – Front Desk Receptionist