Youth Self-Care Summit

The day opens with an amazing keynote from Jaime Stacy, Founder of SWAG, who sets the tone and intention for the day.

Jaime is a caring leader in the Spokane community who has been dedicated to championing the empowerment of our youth for many years through her work in the Spokane School District and through her organization, SWAG. She is passionate about ensuring every youth she works with feels a sense of belonging and self-worth and is equipped with the tools they need for self-regulation and a vision for their future. Learn more about Jaime. 

After the keynote, youth will move into one of three spaces for their first workshop.

• Youth will have the opportunity to attend all three workshops.
• Workshops engage in different discussions, activities and topics that will support youth in identifying ways to care for themselves.

Our workshop facilitators come from various backgrounds and focuses. They have created unique opportunities for youth to learn from each other, share their experiences, discuss different self-care tools all while laughing and building community together. 

Workshops

Priya Mhlophe

Priya serves as the Director of Student Success, Equity, and Diversity at Spokane Community College and is an advisor to the NAACP Youth Council, dedicated to uplifting young voices and fostering spaces where all students have access to resources. She brings a strong commitment to creating opportunities for young women of color to thrive, inspired by the values instilled by her mother, Amanda, who taught her the power of faith and resilience. Priya's work is centered on promoting self-care, growth, and empowerment for all.

Kameisha “Meme” Williams

Kameisha is a hairstylist, cosmetology educator, and local business owner of The Sanctuary Beauty and Wellness. It is Meme’s motto that beauty has no boundaries. No matter what hair texture, type, ethnicity or gender, she is here to help Spokane’s beautiful community look and feel like the absolute best version of themselves. Meme has been a local figure fighting for hair equality. We are excited to have Meme join us again this year with a workshop that will take a deeper look at what it means to provide love and care for yourself.
 

Prosparetti Coleman

Prosparetti is a community educator, advocate, and doula committed to transforming the wellness of Black and Brown women and girls. As the Founder of I Hear You Sis, she creates environments that are culturally resonant and deeply rooted in storytelling, collective healing, and embodied support.

Prosparetti's approach is grounded in the wisdom of the body and the power of shared experiences. Through movement, creativity, and culturally informed practices, she cultivates spaces that honor individual journeys while fostering connection and balance. Her work invites participants to engage in practices that support mental well-being, emotional regulation, and a sense of interconnectedness. With a focus on collective empowerment, she facilitates healing circles, peer support groups, and community wellness initiatives that encourage authentic connection and self-discovery. Her work centers Black and Brown women and girls as experts of their own experiences, fostering healing and resilience across generations.

To end the summit, youth will come back together to debrief their takeaways and highlights of the day. Youth will also walk away with:

• new skills for self-care
• a goodie bag filled with self-care items to support their journey of caring for themselves. 
• raffle prizes
• new friendships