Our Vision
Our vision is to help every kid develop the self-confidence they need to succeed.
Our Mission
With your generosity, we fund children’s charities that provide disadvantaged kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun.
Our Views on Diversity & Inclusion
The Believe in Me Board Members come from a broad range of backgrounds and expertise including business, human resources, marketing, finance, administration, and health. Everyone at the Foundation is dedicated to helping every kid develop the self-confidence they need to succeed.
Read this important message from our Chief Executive Officer. You can even schedule to meet with our CEO in-person.
An Important Message from Our Dedicated CEO
Meet Our
Board of Directors
Community Activist. I get involved by diving in headfirst to tackle the problems facing our community. In everything I do, I fight to ensure social justice, empowerment, equality, and enrichment for all.
Chairman of the Board
Aaron Riley
Affliations:
Long-term Care Ombudsman, Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners
Consultant, New Leaf America
Commissioner, City of Spokane Human Rights Commission
Former Planning and Evaluation Specialist, Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Board of Franklin County
Committee Positions:
Member, Board of Directors since May 2020
Member, Grants Administration Committee
Education:
B.A. Business Administration, Ohio Dominican University
Member, Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society
People Person. One of my greatest passions in human resources is helping others develop, both personally and professionally. My superpower is the ability to think strategically and build strong relationships with people at all levels.
Vice President
Stacey Davis
Affliations:
VP Human Resources Partner, Banner Bank
Former Employee Relations Officer, American West Bank
Committee Positions:
Member, Board of Directors since May 2020
Member, Executive Governance Committee
Education:
B.A. Psychology with emphasis in Human Resources, Eastern Washington University
Rule Follower. I use my experience in healthcare management, patient privacy, HIPAA, compliance, and auditing to dig into the heart of it all; building and strengthening relationships based on trust and transparency.
Treasurer
Lori Brennan, MBA, RHIA, CHC
Affiliations:
Corporate Compliance & Privacy Manager: Inland Northwest Region, Multicare Health System
Committee Positions:
Member, Board of Directors since April 2019
Chair, Finance, Property Management, and Investments Committee
Member, Grants Administration Committee
Education:
MBA, Western Governors University
B.S. Health Administration, University of Phoenix
Creative Genius. I help make community connections through integrated digital storytelling. Over the past thirty years I've used my diverse talents to creatively connect people with the solutions they are seeking.
Board Member
Shawn Davis
Affiliations:
Principal and Creative Director, Zipline Interactive
Former Creative Director, ROBiDEAX Marketing and Design
Committee Positions:
Member, Board of Directors since July 2020
Chair, Marketing and Fundraising Committee
Member, Video Production Team
Education / Awards:
B.S. Communications & Advertising, Washington State University
2013 AAF Spokane Ad Fed Ad Pro of the Year
Diplomatic Liaison
Board Member
Dan Menser
Affiliations:
Chairman, Alliance of Angels
Lawyer, Menser Law LCC
Member of the Board of Advisor, Pollen System Corporation
Committee Positions:
Member, Finance, Property Management, and Investments Committee
Education / Awards:
J.D. Program - Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law
B.A. Finance - Cum Laude, Washington State University
Meet Our Administrative Team
Change Maker. The only constant in life is change and I choose to embrace it to make a positive impact. Caring individuals, transparent processes, and innovative technology; I leverage everything I’ve got to make a difference in kids' lives every day.
Chief Executive Officer
Julie Wukelic, MBA
Affiliations:
Former Director of Account Based Marketing, Ignitium - Spokane, WA
Former Director of Clinical Research, Rockwood Clinic - Spokane, WA
Committee Positions:
Active member on all Believe in Me committees
Education:
MBA, Washington State University
B.A. Finance, Washington State University
Relationship Builder. As a WSU Hall of Fame and local radio sports broadcaster, I do what I can to make sure it's a win/win situation for everyone! I bring my experiences in building community to help with event management, sales, marketing and more.
Development Director
Paul Sorensen
Affiliations:
Senior VP, Vision Marketing LLC
2017 Washington State University Hall of Fame, Football
Former VP and Director of Sales, Palouse Ridge Golf Course
Board Member, CougsFirst!
Board Member, Inland Empire Baseball Association
Committee Positions:
Member, Board of Directors since July 2020
Member, Marketing and Fundraising Committee
Education:
B.A. Economics, Washington State University
Problem Solver.
Executive Assistant
Patti Marland-Stevens
Affiliations:
Former President, International Association of Administrative Professionals, CdA Chapter
Former President, Soroptimists International, CdA Chapter
Former CASA
Education:
Business Management Certificate, Shasta College
A.A. English/ Communications, College of the Siskiyous
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