After moving from Los Angeles to attend Gonzaga University, Tammy enjoyed volunteering as a way to get familiar with her new surroundings. Inspired by many people she met and organizations she learned about along the way, her various experiences ultimately led her to seek a career in the nonprofit sector.
A native of Spokane, Krista has worked in the local nonprofit community for more than 15 years. Joining the team at Joya is a dream come true after seeing first-hand the benefits therapy at Joya provided her niece and the impact that early intervention therapies have on the lives of children in the Spokane area.
Teresa joined the Joya Child & Family Development Team in 2018. Prior to that she worked for 12 years in the Eastern Washington University office of Marketing & Communications. Teresa was introduced to Joya when she first moved to Spokane in 2002, during their annual Penny Drive. She never imagined that…
Dick Boysen has spent his entire career as a tireless advocate for children in our region. Dick arrived at the original Spokane Guilds’ School in 1977 with a passion for making a difference in the lives of developmentally disabled children. He had a vision to make the program the best in the country and has worked diligently to ensure that dream became a reality…
Steve White grew up in Spokane with a sister and two brothers. He’s married to Karla and has two children and three grandchildren. When Steve isn’t busy making sure the children’s center building is in top condition for our children and families, he enjoys backpacking and traveling with Karla.
An alumni mom, Jodi developed a passion for the early intervention services that Joya provided for her daughter. Her desire to share the significance of the program with others led to Jodi volunteering in the classroom, speaking at local elementary schools for the annual penny drive, and helping out at…
Donna was born and raised on Spokane’s South Hill and is a proud member of the last graduating class of Marycliff High School. After attending Spokane Falls Community College and Western Washington University, she moved to Seattle and spent 28 years working in various administrative positions for real estate…
Katy was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and spent numerous years in Las Vegas, Nevada before deciding to move to Spokane, Washington where her family has many roots.
A native of Spokane, Jennifer joined the Joya team in 2017. She plays a pivotal role helping families by providing a path through the confusion of health insurance for our clients. She also takes great pride in being the go-to for any health insurance questions that arise from our parents and our staff.