Our team

Cami came to Joya Child & Family Development after working in the field of medical social work for five years. In her role, Cami connects families with the services and resources they need to be the best advocates for their children. Originally from Omak, Washington, Cami enjoys camping, horseback riding and sports.

Originally from Kentucky, it has been her pleasure to move around the globe, learn about different cultures, and gain new insight into how to best support the families that she works with. Joya families are a passion of hers because she enjoys watching the bonds between parents and their children.

After discovering her passion for working with children and families, Stacey has worked in a variety of settings, from toddler teaching, coaching sports classes and ABA therapy, to working with Early Head Start and Head Start as a family services coordinator. She is so excited to be a part of Joya, and help with their incredible mission! Stacey loves spending time outdoors, rooting for the University of Washington, and recently started gardening.

I’ve worked in the non-profit world for about 4 years in various roles ranging from substance abuse/mental health, foster youth, and volunteer/program management. But my true passion is working with children and families. Here at Joya, I have the pleasure to support families and watch kiddos grow and prosper into their best selves.

Jennifer works to help families meet the many needs that can come with having a child with developmental delays or disabilities. She joined the Joya Child & Family Development team in May 2015. She earned her master’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University and has an early childhood associate degree from Spokane Falls…

Kristy has had an interest in caring for others since an early age. She volunteered at Valley Hospital and Medical Center at age 13, gaining experience in a variety of departments. This volunteer opportunity led Kristy to apply to the Eastern Washington University nursing program where she graduated and became a registered nurse in 1994…

Longtime Pediatrician Matt Thompson was raised in Spokane and went to the University of Washington for medical school. His pediatrics training was at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is married and has six children.

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…