As the Executive Director of Northeast Youth and Family Services (NEYFS), Francheska "Franki" brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for community empowerment. Born and raised in Orlando, FL, Franki graduated from the University of North Florida with a B.S. in Communications before relocating to Spokane in 2018 with her wife. Outside of the office, Franki is deeply engaged in community initiatives, serving as a mentor for the U-District Mentor Program and coaching varsity-level women's lacrosse for the Spokane Stealth. Her dedication to fostering understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures aligns seamlessly with her belief in the transformative power of empathy and connection in the work that NEYFS undertakes.

Jaycie was born and raised in Alaska and graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism. She recently moved to Spokane as an Americorps Member through Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest and will spend a year at NEYFS as a coordinator for the Creativity Project.

Jaycie is passionate about community building and community access to quality education, outdoor spaces, and multimedia storytelling.

Amelie manages social media for NEYFS. She was born in Eugene, Oregon, and raised in Sumner, Washington. Currently, she is a third-year student at Whitworth University, studying Political Science with minors in Law and Justice, as well as Psychology.

Amelie is passionate about advocating for justice within systems and organizations in the community. She appreciates the influence social media has across all generations and enjoys using it as a tool to spread awareness and important messages in a dynamic online environment.

Elaina was born and raised in Spokane, and has always had a heart for the community. She has a Bachelors in English with a Language Arts endorsement from Whitworth University. She also received a certificate in Mission Outreach Studies from Notre Dame University and has completed the Landmark Forum & Advanced Course.

She is passionate about access to high quality education for all children, youth, and adults to adequately prepare the next generation for higher education and the workforce while also reinvigorating the adults and parents in our community.