MissionWise Team

Jeanne Anderson
With more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit field, including serving as executive director for three organizations and as interim executive director for nine others, Jeanne is a wise, practical, and experienced trainer and facilitator with whom clients find instant rapport and respect. READ MORE…

Cindy Coney
Cindy knows what it takes to successfully create and grow a sizeable earned income venture to support a nonprofit mission because she’s done it. In her 26 year tenure as executive director of the Mendez Foundation, the organization’s social enterprise generated revenues that exceeded board expectations. She now offers her strategic and practical expertise to clients. READ MORE…

Molly Doty
Molly is an organization development consultant with over 20 years experience in improving organizational effectiveness, developing leaders, and building teams. She partners with leaders and key stakeholders in implementing strategic plans and change initiatives to achieve business objectives. READ MORE…

Kirsten Gagnaire
Kirsten has a depth of knowledge and experience with social enterprises and social entrepreneurship matched by few. A highly valued thought leader on innovation, her expertise as consultant, speaker and teacher is trusted by organizations and government agencies worldwide. READ MORE…

Ernest (Ernie) Hughes, PhD
Dr. Ernest, “Ernie”, Hughes is an entrepreneur, professor, innovator, and mentor who advises many successful organizations in both the profit and nonprofit sectors. With passion and expertise for systems thinking, he facilitates new ways of seeing that lead to greater social impact. READ MORE…

Jeff Leschensky
Jeff is a true expert in fund development. He draws from experience spanning 20 years in all areas (capital campaigns, annual funds, planned giving, grant writing, prospect research, and stewardship programs) and provides practical guidance on what not to do, as well as strategies for success to organizations engaged at every level of development. READ MORE…

Melissa Ransdell
Melissa helps organizations discover their core purpose, and then guides them in selecting and implementing the strategies, approaches and tools that are especially apt for carrying it out. With more than 25 years experience, she specializes in advancing the work of those with innovative solutions to today’s most pressing problems. READ MORE…

Ron Sepielli
Ron brings three decades of leadership expertise, as well as training, coaching and consulting experience to his clients. Specializing in leadership development, organizational change and strategic learning systems, he is a master facilitator and consultant who bridges business and social sectors. READ MORE…

Pamela Block, Vice President
Pamela is an experienced entrepreneurial executive. She possesses an impressive track record as a key contributor in building and growing several successful organizations. As a leader, she is excels at creating strategic partnerships and is working with foundations to bring about large scale impact. READ MORE…

Bridget Bliss, Business Development Director
Bridget brings a unique background in building executive relationships and partnerships in the corporate, foundation and nonprofit arenas. By aligning the needs of organizations with MissionWise’s highly skilled consultants, she facilitates engagements that provide the highest value to clients. READ MORE…

Laura Torrell, Program Director
Laura is an experienced program director in the nonprofit community with significant operational and oversight experience. With passion and a commitment to building healthier organizations, improving the health of all, she provides leadership and management to MissionWise. READ MORE…

Scott Bozman, PhD, Board Chair
Dr. Bozman is professor of marketing at Gonzaga University’s School of Business Administration in Spokane, Washington. He brings significant leadership and expertise in marketing management, research methods, business planning, and new product development to his position. READ MORE…

Rudy Vasquez, Vice Chair
With a passion for reducing health disparities, Rudy brings a wealth of expertise in the field to his position on C.H.E.F.’s Board. READ MORE…

Rick Mockler, Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee
Rick is a leader in the public health field with several years of experience addressing health inequities. READ MORE…

Ricardo Garcia, Secretary and Chair of the Nominating Committee
Ricardo is a leader in his community, who is experienced and currently serves in a variety of capacities to create opportunities for the Spanish speaking population of Washington State. READ MORE…

Drew MacAfee, Board Member
Drew is a principal and business leader at Mercer Consulting in Spokane, Washington, who brings valued human resources and healthcare expertise and perspective to the MissionWise board. READ MORE…

Renée Rooker, Board Member
Renee is a recognized leader in the national housing community, and has made significant strides to impact the housing picture in Washington State. Her meaningful experience as both leader and member of several nonprofit boards greatly serves the management team. READ MORE…