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. I like to bring people together and help find common benefits to maximize value for the participants. And in so doing over the span of time and deals, add just a bit to the global good.

Board Member

Dan Menser

Affiliations:

• Chairman, Alliance of Angels

• General Counsel, Teal Communications, Inc.

• Member of the Board of Advisors, Pollen System Corporation & Everyvine 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

Traveling Geek. I’ve found a mission for myself in finding ways to help children of all ages learn how to use technology to improve their lives and careers. Starting as early as possible letting them understand how they have the power to control some things in their lives; no matter how hard the world around them may be.

Board Member

Paul Hutton

Affiliations:

• Member, WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

• Member, WA Technology Center Board

• Member, NSF’s National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies Board

• President, Blue Earth Cruises LLC

• Past President, Thought Engineering LLC

Committee Positions:

• Member, Board of Directors since August 2022

Education / Awards:

• BA Mathematics & Computer Science, Eastern Washington University

• Executive Certificate, Technology Leadership, Sloan School of Management, MIT

• US Air Force Commendation Medal

Solutions Architect. I have been active in economic development matters across Washington State. I'm passionate about serving youth and contributing to community development.

Board Member

John Powers

Affiliations:

• Founder and CEO, Powers Economics

Committee Positions:

• Member, Board of Directors since August 2022

Education / Awards:

• BBA Business Administration - Finance, University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

• Juris Doctorate - Law, Gonzaga University School of Law

Legal Eagle. I serve as the Vice Chair of the Advisory Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Eastern Washington University and the Alumni Advisory Board for the Delta Iota Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity at Washington State University.

Board Member

Keith Trefry

Affiliations:

• Partner, Paine Hamblen LLP

• Vice Chair of the Advisory Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship, Eastern Washington University

• Alumni Advisory Board for the Delta Iota Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Washington State University.

Committee Positions:

• Member, Board of Directors since August 2022

Education:

• B.A. Pre-Law, Cum Laude, Washington State University

• JD Law, Cum Laude, Gonzaga University School of Law