Board & Staff
Board Members 2019-2020
- Todd Woodard, Chair
Spokane International Airport - Carly Cortright, Vice Chair
City of Spokane - Jennifer Lehn, Past Chair
Numerica - Kim Koch, Treasurer
Moss Adams - Melissa Boland, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- Shawn Bonfield, Avista
- Stacie Davis, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
- Corey Digiacinto, US Bank
- Penny Hencz, Washington Trust Bank
- Carolyn Kadyk, MultiCare Health Foundation Inland NW
- Doyle Kahabka
- Jessica Kirk, Greater Spokane, Inc.
- Bart Logue, City of Spokane Police Ombudsman
- Chuck Lund
- Julie Orchard, Providence
- Elizabeth Tellessen, Winston & Cashatt Lawyers
- Monica Wales, Rockwood Retirement Community
- Elisha Heath
Staff
Executive Director
Jaxon Riley
Email: jriley@leadershipspokane.org
Phone: 509-321-3609
Education & Professional Development: Bachelor of Arts English, University of Washington; Post-graduate study in Secondary Education, Gonzaga University and Master’s Degree Communications and Leadership, Gonzaga University
Volunteer: Junior Achievement, Spokane Human Society, Meals on Wheels and the Ronald McDonald House in recent years
Hobbies & Special Interests: Pursuit of various fitness interests, spending time with family, my canine companions and a plethora of creative activities to keep my brain flexible.
Photo Credit: Ari Nordhagen https://www.amenphotography.com
Program Manager
Chrystal Ortega
Email: leadership@leadershipspokane.org
Phone: 509-321-3639
Education & Professional Development: Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Bellevue University and Master of Public Administration, Wilmington University
Volunteer: Girl Scouts, Spokane Veteran's Forum
Board Member: Skils'kin
Hobbies & Special Interests: My family and friends, cooking, fly fishing, writing and exploring my community and world.
Program Assistant
Hannah Pomante
Email: hpomante@leadershipspokane.org
Phone: 509-321-3627
Education & Professional Development: Bachelor of the Two-Dimensional Arts and minors in Art History and Environmental Studies, Whitworth University
Volunteer: Spokane Arts, Terrain, Lake Spokane Elementary, and current Artist-In-Residence at Spokane Art School
Hobbies & Special Interests: Working on public art projects, printmaking, fiber arts, spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors.
Intern
Allison Kelly
Email: lsintern@leadershipspokane.org
University Attending/Year/Major: Gonzaga University, Junior, Civil Engineering
Career Plans: Post-graduation I am hoping to head back to the west side of the state and work for an engineering firm in Seattle.
Volunteer: Gonzaga University Specialized Recreation (GUSR)
Hobbies & Special Interests: Yoga & hiking
Intern
Trey Gullickson
Email: lsintern@leadershipspokane.org
University Attending/Year/Major: Gonzaga University, Senior, Double major in Accounting and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Career Plans: After graduation I am returning to Portland to begin my accounting career with Moss Adams LLP
Volunteer: Campus Kids - Gonzaga University
Hobbies & Special Interests: I like reading, running, and last summer got involved with triathlons
Intern
Dorothy Espinosa
Email: lsintern@leadershipspokane.org
University Attending/Year/Major: Gonzaga University, Freshman, Business Administration with a concentration in International Studies and Human Resources
Career Plans: Hopefully after graduating I will be able to find a job in Silicon Valley.
Volunteer: Girls and Boys Club of Spokane County.
Hobbies & Special Interests: I like to play basketball and workout on my free time and spend time with friends and family when possible.
