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

Board of Directors

Linda Hendricksen
CHAIR

Linda Hendricksen AgWest Farm Credit

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Yvonne Smith
VICE CHAIR

Yvonne Esquibel Smith Comma

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Jeri Self Merritt
TREASURER

Jeri Self-Merritt Community Volunteer

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Cari Grandstaff
SECRETARY

Cari Grandstaff Washington Trust Bank

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ChantelBlack

Chantel Black Spokane Community College

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Dee Boyle

Dee Boyle Avista

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Tamara Bradley

Tamara Bradley Avista

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2025 Board Photo Candy Casteal Square

Candy Casteal AgWest Farm Credit

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Kyndra Gamache

Kyndra Gamache Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority

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Jerrall Haynes 2024 Board Photo

Jerrall Haynes City of Spokane

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Beth Kennar YWCA Spokane Board Member

Beth Kennar AgWest Farm Credit

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Mackenzie Kutz

Mackenzie Kutz Kaiser Aluminum

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Danielle Labelle

Danielle LaBelle Numerica

Tamika LaMere Sq

Tamika LaMere Spokane Public Schools

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2024 YWCA Spokane Board Of Directors Sherri Lynch Square

Sherri Lynch Gonzaga University

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Emily Sumner 2024 Board Photo Square

Emily Peterson Bouten Construction

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Jennee Pool Sq

Jennee' Pool 섭리

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Amy Sargent Sq

Amy Sargent 멀티케어

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Jennifer Saxon Sq

Jennifer Saxon STCU

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Ann Slininger

Ann Slininger Eide Bailly LLP

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Executive Team

OUTGOING EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Jeanette Hauck

Janine Wynne YWCA Spokane CEO Sq
INCOMING EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Janine Wynne

Christie Grassmyer Sq 2024

OPERATIONS OFFICER

Christie Grassmyer

Department Leadership

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. 

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DIRECTOR

브리아나 베르너 Philanthropy

Oversees agency's philanthropic efforts and a team who is dedicated to matching caring community members and organizations with ways to make an incredible impact through their support for critical services. 

Kim Choat
DIRECTOR

Kim Choat Opportunity Center

Oversees Safe Haven drop-in childcare, Our Sister's Closet clothing boutique, our Computer Lab, job readiness services, and Life Skills Classes.

Jen Haynes
DIRECTOR

Jen Haynes-Harter Housing & Shelter Services

Oversees our 24hr helpline, safe shelter services, CHOICES program, and our mobile housing services. 

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. 

Naomi Mosier
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Naomi Mosier Controller

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

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DIRECTOR

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Oversees community outreach and education, racial and social justice efforts, media, communications, and youth violence prevention efforts.

Sally Winn
DIRECTOR

Sally Winn 법률 서비스

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. 

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12월 3, 2025 12월 6 @ 12:24 오후

The Reality of Hoteling for Survivors – A Mission Moment

Our domestic violence safe shelter is near capacity almost every day. We look to options such as hoteling for survivors to ensure their safety.

11월 24, 2025 12월 6 @ 12:24 오후

Community Engagement Intern Experience

“Thank you Savannah for supporting YWCA’s work and mission! From taking event photos, calling partners, to tabling in the community, you brought energy and passion to this position. Best of luck on whatever is next for you and congratulations on…

11월 20, 2025 12월 6 @ 12:24 오후

Goodwill SSVF Commits to DV Education

At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to ending domestic violence extends beyond providing direct services to survivors. We also work to build a community that understands the complexities of abuse, supports healing, and takes action to prevent future harm. Whether that’s…

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10월 16, 2025 12월 13 @ 11:00 오전 - 3:00 오후

Youth Self-Care Summit 2025

The Youth Self-Care Summit is a special one day conference for youth, provided through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and SWAG. The summit is centered on promoting and encouraging self-care among youth, with a focus on young women of color.

11월 7, 2025 1월 12, 2026 @ 10:00 오전 - 오전 11:30

DV 101 훈련: 인식. 대답하다. 나타내다.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 12th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

11월 7, 2025 1월 15, 2026 @ 2:00 오후 - 오전 3시 30분

DV 101 훈련: 인식. 대답하다. 나타내다.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 15th at 2:00pm. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.