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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 full potential, by building a strong, diverse community of engaged, and strategic givers.

We envision a healthy, safe and vibrant community where women and children flourish.

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2024-25 Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

Nicole Stewart

Director of Marketing, Providence

Jennifer Koenig

Vice President & Branch Director, Robert Half

Besse Bailey

SVP Commercial Lending, Mountain West Bank

Kendel Froese

Owner, Froese Law PLLC

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DIRECTORS

 

Rebecca Bull Schaefer

MBA Programs Director & Professor of Management, Gonzaga University

Gwen Cash-James

Assistant VP of Academic Affairs,

Eastern Washington University

Nicole Diedrich

Owner, Diedrich Marketing Strategies

Emily Geddes

Attorney, Smith + Malek, PLLC

Lori Hunt

Chief of Staff & Strategy, Community Colleges of Spokane​

Alison Mallahan

Head of Global Corporate Communications, Itron

Pam Murray

Chief Human Resource Manager, Providence

Tara Pendleton, CPA

Professional Practice Director,

BDO USA LLP

Carol Plischke

CEO, Partners with Families & Children

Kelly Selby

VP Private Banking, Bank of America 

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Tamitha Shockley French

CHAS Health

Lindsey Skinfill

SVP People Potential, Numerica Credit Union

Beth Winter, CPA

Corporate Controller, Pyrotek

Interested in joining a committee or the board of directors?

 

Learn more today!

WHWF Staff

Current Leadership

Founding Members

Mari Clack
Marcy Drummond
Vicki McNeill 1925-1997
Shirley Rector 1951-2004
Janet Skaden 1923-2006
Vivian Winston 1911-2009


Our founders believed in the potential of all women and children and set out to remove barriers to their success. 

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Geneva Johns

Executive Director

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Katie Parsons

Development Director

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