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32 years

Founded on passion and experience. What started out as an idea between six women to host a fundraising Luncheon has evolved into a thriving collective giving organization. 

$7 million

Our approach is proven and powerful. We've awarded over 600 grants and scholarships to support Spokane women and children.

800+

Learn, grow, and give together. Whether it's a donation drive, site tour, podcast episode, or volunteer shift- you're sure to feel more connected to your community.

About Us

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Together, we're a growing group of local, engaged, and strategic givers. We build community, fund solutions, support scholars, and produce data and research.

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Our Mission & Vision

Empowering Spokane area women and children to achieve their fullest potential, by building a strong, diverse community of educated, engaged, and strategic givers.

A healthy, safe and vibrant community where women and children flourish

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2023-24 Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

Nicole Stewart

Director of Marketing, Providence

Jennifer O'Callaghan

SVP Marketing and Analytics, Numerica Credit Union

Jennifer Koenig

Vice President & Branch Director, Robert Half

Besse Bailey

SVP Commercial Lending, Mountain West Bank

Megan Livres

Attorney, Paine Hamblen LLP

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DIRECTORS

 

Gwen Cash-James

Dean of Arts and Sciences,

Spokane Community College

Nicole Diedrich

Owner, Diedrich Marketing Strategies

Kendel Froese

Owner, Froese Law PLLC

Megan Hulsey

VP Business Lender, Craft3

Brittany Lockwood

Head of Account Based Marketing, Affinity Co.

Alison Mallahan

Head of Global Corporate Communications, Itron

Pam Murray

Chief Human Resource Manager, Providence

Dr. Anne Oakley

Community Volunteer

Tara Pendleton, CPA

Professional Practice Director,

BDO USA LLP

Carol Plischke

CEO, Partners with Families & Children

Kelly Selby

VP, Bank of America Private Bank

Robin Toth

Governor’s Sector Lead Director of Aerospace, Washington State Department of Commerce

Kim Watkins

Human Resources Manager, McVay Brothers & The Coeur d'Alene Window Co

Beth Winter, CPA

Corporate Controller, Pyrotek

WHWF Staff

Heather Hamlin

Executive Director

Geneva Johns

Operations Director

Current Leadership
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