Yvonne Smith – Bio

Yvonne Smith – Bio

Thank you for your service!

Each of our wonderful Board of Directors is so passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our mission. On behalf of our team, those we serve, and our community we thank you for all you do!


Yvonne Esquibel Smith serves on YWCA’s board as Vice Chair and is a community volunteer. She uses her significant business development and marketing expertise, earned over the past 35 years, to ensure the continued growth and financial health of several leading organizations throughout the region.

A 1988 graduate of Eastern Washington University, Yvonne is a dedicated mother to her daughter Bella and has a demonstrated commitment to service in our community having been honored with the 2018 Leadership Spokane Alumni Lifetime Achievement award and serving on numerous boards including Numerica Credit Union, Eastern Washington University Foundation, Rate Payer Advisory Board for the Downtown Spokane Partnership, Leadership Spokane, Cancer Patient Care, and Teen & Kid Closet to name a few.

Thank you to Yvonne and our entire Board of Directors

We extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible individuals joining our Board of Directors. Their dedication and commitment to our mission undoubtedly bolsters YWCA Spokane's ability to provide vital programs and services to our community. We welcome the support and collaboration that this esteemed board brings to our journey of empowerment, equity, and innovation. 

YWCA Board Members

By: Savannah Medjo

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