Leadership Spokane

Alumni with Class joy! The perfect end to an amazing class day. 🍻⭐

Just like that, the Class of 2026 has completed their final class day of the year—Stepping Up Day!

We are incredibly grateful to our host, Rockwood Retirement Communities, and our class sponsor, Spokane Rotary Club 21, for making this impactful day possible.

During the event, class members presented their community service projects for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 grant from the Avista Foundation to support the organization they partnered with. We are excited to announce that the Northwest Autism Center has been selected to receive this year's award in recognition of the team's outstanding work supporting the Steps for Autism Walk. Every team made a meaningful impact through their service and dedication to our community.

Thank you to all of the guest speakers and alumni who contributed to Stepping Up Day. Your support, insight, and presence continue to make a lasting difference for our participants.

Congratulations, Class of 2026, on an incredible year!

Major congratulations to our friends at Spokane International Airport! 🎉

Spokane International Airport (GEG) has completed the Concourse C Expansion Project. The project represents the first fully completed component of the multi-phase Terminal Renovation and Expansion (TREX) Program. This is a monumental step forward towards the organization’s long-term vision to enhance the air travel experience for Inland Northwest passengers.

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown, Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson, Spokane County Commissioner Mary Brooks, Spokane County Commissioner Al French along with representatives from Alaska Airlines and the construction manager and contractor joint venture Garco|QD Construction, joined leaders from the airport and community to commemorate the occasion during a formal dedication ceremony.

Learn more here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:dfd45f2e-6027-4aef-a7ad-1a90062a15d8

Happy Birthday to our very own Jaxon Riley, Executive Director of Leadership Spokane! We’re so grateful for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to the Spokane community. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with joy and celebration. Best wishes to you! 💙

Thank you to our GOAT sponsor, Dirk Vastrick - Class of 2016 alum, for continuing your support of Leadership Spokane! We appreciate you!

Calling all soon-to-be high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors! Applications for Youth Leadership Spokane are open on our website!

Youth Leadership Spokane (YLS) is a 10-month civic leadership program rooted in the principles of servant leadership. Throughout the program, students gain unique opportunities to explore local businesses and organizations while connecting with inspiring community leaders each month.

Apply here: https://leadershipspokane.org/what-we-do/programs/youth.html
Refer a student: https://leadershipspokane.org/what-we-do/programs/youth-leadership-spokane--refer-a-candidate.html