A Farewell from Outgoing CEO, Jeanette Hauck
January 2, 2026
As we begin this new year and my time as YWCA Spokane’s CEO officially comes to close, I find myself profoundly moved by deep gratitude and great hope.
This past year has not been easy. Like many organizations across the country, YWCA Spokane faced the loss of critical federal funding at the very moment when survivors needed us more than ever. And yet, because of you, we are ending the year not in retreat, but in strength.
Jeanette at the 2025 Women of Achievement Awards
As I conclude my 14 years of service at YWCA Spokane, I want you to know how much your partnership has meant to me personally.
It has been the honor of my career to serve an organization so deeply rooted in compassion, justice, and hope. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together: strengthening core services, expanding domestic violence advocacy, building trusted community partnerships, improving financial stability, and, above all, centering survivors with compassion, dignity, and safety. The impact YWCA Spokane has today exists because of the steadfast commitment of supporters like you.
While retiring feels both strange and wonderful, I leave with complete confidence in YWCA Spokane’s path forward. Janine Wynne is stepping into the role of CEO with a deep commitment to YWCA Spokane’s mission and a strong understanding of the urgency and importance of this work. She is supported by an exceptional staff, a dedicated board, and a community of supporters who have proven, once again, what is possible when we work together.
Jeanette with YWCA Spokane staff at the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Rally
One of my deepest hopes for the future is that our community continues to understand this truth: domestic violence is preventable. By raising awareness, recognizing the signs, responding with care, and connecting people to help, we can change lives and the future.
As we welcome the new year, I wish you peace, health, and hope. Thank you for coming alongside survivors, for believing that domestic violence is preventable, and for being the force that pushes peace, justice, freedom, and dignity forward in our community.
With deep gratitude and hope for what’s ahead,
Jeanette Hauck
Retired CEO
YWCA Spokane