Führung

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

Vorstand

Linda Hendricksen
CHAIR

Linda Hendricksen AgWest Farm Credit

Yvonne Smith
VICE CHAIR

Yvonne Esquibel Smith Comma

Jeri Self Merritt
TREASURER

Jeri Self-Merritt Community Volunteer

Cari Grandstaff
SECRETARY

Cari Grandstaff Washington Trust Bank

Tamara Bradley

Tamara Bradley Avista

Candy Casteal

Candy Casteal AgWest Farm Credit

Kyndra Gamache

Kyndra Gamache Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority

Jerrall Haynes 2024 Board Photo

Jerrall Haynes Stadt Spokane

Beth Kennar

Beth Kennar AgWest Farm Credit

Mackenzie Kutz

Mackenzie Kutz Kaiser Aluminum

Danielle Labelle

Danielle LaBelle Numerica

Tamika LaMere Sq

Tamika LaMere Öffentliche Schulen in Spokane

2024 YWCA Spokane Board Of Directors Sherri Lynch Square

Sherri Lynch Gonzaga Universität

Emily Sumner 2024 Board Photo Square

Emily Peterson Bouten Construction

Jennee Pool Sq

Jennee' Pool Vorsehung

Amy Sargent Sq

Amy Sargent Multicare

Jennifer Saxon Sq

Jennifer Saxon STCU

Ann Slininger

Ann Slininger Eide Bailly LLP

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 Engagement für die Gemeinschaft

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 Frauen-Chancenzentrum

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 Psychotherapie

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 Rechtsberatung

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.  

Der Blog

Feb. 13, 2025 Feb. 17 @ 2:03 am

Jerrall Haynes, Board Member Highlight

YWCA Spokane is proud to take this opportunity to highlight a deeply valued member of our board of directors, Jerrall Haynes.

Feb. 4, 2025 Feb. 17 @ 2:03 am

Yvonne Smith, Board Member Highlight

YWCA Spokane highlights Yvonne Esquibel Smith, a member of our Board of Directors. We are grateful for her incredible contributions to our community.

Feb. 3, 2025 Feb. 17 @ 2:03 am

Mission Moment – The Empowerment Model

The Empowerment Model at YWCA Spokane helps survivors of domestic violence regain control by providing support, options, and resources to make their own decisions. It fosters confidence, self-sufficiency, and independence, ensuring survivors are active participants in their healing journey.

Veranstaltungen

Dez. 10, 2024 Feb. 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 Uhr

DV 201-Schulung: Lernen in Aktion

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on February 20th 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. 7, 2025 Feb. 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Pathways Forward: Supporting Youth

Join YWCA Spokane and community advocates for a roundtable discussion on supporting youth during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) this February.

Jan. 14, 2025 Apr. 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Equity For All 2025

Join YWCA Spokane for a courageous conversation on the impact of restorative practices on April 24, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm at Hamilton Studios (1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201). Learn with community leaders and witness a showcase of local artists.