Board Members & Staff
Board Members
Kelly Lerner, Chair
Kelly is an architect and an innovator in the fields of green building and sustainable international development. In 2005, Natural Home and Garden Magazine named her in its list of "Top Ten Green Architects" and she received the UN-sponsored World Habitat Award for her work introducing straw-bale construction to China. She has over 10 years of experience managing her own successful architecture firm, One World Design Architecture, and before becoming an architect, she worked recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for the Girl Scouts. She holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from University of Oregon and recently authored a popular book for home do-it yourselfers, Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature.
Barrie Ryan, Secretary
Barrie has been living in Spokane for 16 years. He has been with U.S. Bank for 21 years and is currently an Assitant Vice President of Private Banking. His community involvement in Spokane includes: Secretary of the INBA Board of Directors, Planned Parenthood of the Inland NW Board of Directors, Spokane AIDS Network Oscar Night Gala Planning Committee and past President of their Board, volunteer for Bloomsday and the American Cancer Society, and serving on the Pride Foundation Scholarship Review Committee. In addition to all of that, Barrie is also the proud father of two incredible adult children!
Jennifer Foster-Fausett, Treasurer
Jennifer is an RN working as a Pediatric Oncology and Hemophilia Coordinator at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital.
Kim Stansbury
Kim L. Stansbury is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work and Human Services at Eastern Washington University. Kim has a long-standing commitment to advocating on behalf of marginalized groups in the US. Kim has been a member of the Board since 2008.
Jim Jones
Jim is the director of Client Support Services at Gonzaga University. He is the board secretary for the West Central Neighborhood Council, which focuses on community building, neighborhood safety and activism.
Teague Griffith
Teague became a volunteer at Odyssey in March, 2003, at that time he was working for the Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium. Teague has been a valuable partner in helping Odyssey youth understand intimate partner violence and what they can do about it. Teague continues to be an important team member in Odyssey’s fund raising efforts. His organizing expertise for our silent auctions is invaluable. Teague is the Special Events Coordinator with Second Harvest Inland Northwest. Staff
Ryan Robinson - Executive Director
If you have questions regarding our organization please contact: ryan@odysseyyouth.org
Cyre Par, Youth Programs Coordinator
If you have questions regarding our Youth Programs please contact: cyre@odysseyyouth.org
Joel Williamson, Volunteer Coordinator
If you have any questions regarding volunteering at Odyssey please contact joel@odysseyyouth.org
Amy Henderson, Accountant
Amy has had five years experience as an accounting analyst and business analyst for businesses in the Spokane area. Most recently she was the Chief Financial Officer for Rainman Raingutters, until the business was sold.
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