Staff
Meet our team
We are targeted problem solvers committed to making our part of the world better. Relentless and observant, we are always looking ahead and leading the way to find innovative solutions. Because we know this work can't wait.
Shelly O'Quinn
Chief Executive Officer
Lauren Autrey
Chief Financial Officer
Mason Burley
Director of Research and Community Impact
Connie Emry
Administrative Assistant
Alicia Heiser
Grants Program Associate
Collette Jarvelin
Donor Services Specialist
Kathy Johnson
Executive Assistant
Aaron McMurray
Chief Strategy Officer
Lauren Nissen
Philanthropic Engagement Manager
Alex Panagotacos
Spokane Census Committee Coordinator
Molly Sanchez
Director of Grants and Community Engagement
PJ Watters
Director of Gift Planning
Amy Voeller
Opening Books, Opening Doors Program Manager
Lou Wilmot
Administrative Assistant