WSU SPOKANE

Located about 75 miles north of Pullman, WSU Health Sciences Spokane is the University’s urban health sciences campus, which prepares the state’s future generations of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals. Nearly 1,500 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students pursue degrees at the 48-acre campus. WSU Health Sciences Spokane is home to several modern facilities including the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences building, which houses the latest in health science laboratories and classroom technology. The campus also houses programs offered by Eastern Washington University and is located just across the Spokane River from Gonzaga University. Fittingly, this area of Spokane is referred to as the University District, or U-District.

Meet our Campus Chancellor:

DARYLL DEWALD

Executive Vice President of WSU Health Sciences and Chancellor of WSU Spokane

Daryll B. DeWald became the fourth chancellor of WSU Spokane in September 2017. An experienced academic leader and a successful life sciences researcher, DeWald is passionate about higher education and providing avenues for students, faculty, and staff to succeed. DeWald joined WSU in 2011 as dean of the College of Sciences and was tasked with facilitating the merger of the College of Liberal Arts with the College of Sciences to form the new WSU College of Arts and Sciences, where he was appointed as the founding dean in 2012. DeWald has since served as a leading member of the WSU team responsible for implementing University-wide retention initiatives.

Campus Profile

Established:1989
Chancellor: Daryll DeWald

Student Profile, Fall 2023

Total enrollment: 1,281
Undergraduate: 416
Graduate: 253
Professional: 612
Students of color: 37.2%
International: 2.7%
Women: 73.1%
First generation: 31.5%

Campus Resources:

Support WSU Spokane Students: Donate to the WSU Spokane Chancellor’s Excellence Fund
WSU Health Sciences Spokane Advisory Council Home Page

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

PHOTO	MEMBER	BIOGRAPHY
	ALISHA BENSON President & CEO Greater Spokane Incorporated	Alisha Benson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI). Alisha has been with GSI for 12 years. During her time at GSI, she has held roles as Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer, COO, VP of Education & Workforce, Executive Director of Spokane STEM, and Membership Director.
	MANPREET CHAHAL Field Medical Director Pfizer Oncology	Manpreet earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Pharmacy from the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Manpreet followed his passion in oncology to various inpatient and outpatient jobs, and in 2012 he joined the Summit Cancer Centers in Spokane as an Oncology Pharmacist. In June 2018, he transitioned to Pfizer Oncology as a Field Medical Director for Breast Cancer. Outside of his day job, Manpreet has continued to serve in many volunteer roles including Spokane Pharmacy Association, Washington State Pharmacy Association, WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, WSU Alumni Association, and Partners with Families & Children.
	DAVID CONDON Vice President of Eastern Washington, Sales and Marketing Premera	Prior to joining Premera, Condon spent eight years as the Mayor of Spokane, where he was the chief executive for a city of 210,00 with annual budget of $1.1 billion and 2,000 employees. During his time as mayor, Spokane saw a 37% increase in MHI, 63% increase in Library usage, 68% reduction in complaints against the police and $220 million investment in green infrastructure. Before becoming mayor, Condon's professional career included serving in the U.S. Army, owning and operating small businesses, and serving as senior staff in the U.S. House of Representatives.
	BETSY COWLES Chairman Cowles Company	Betsy Cowles is the chairman of Cowles Company, a fourth-generation family-owned media, forest products, real estate, and insurance company headquartered in Spokane. She directly oversees the broadcasting, insurance, and real estate divisions of the company, which includes television stations in Washington and California; insurance clients in the Pacific Northwest and several mid-west states; and downtown Spokane's River Park Square retail development and office buildings and other developments in Spokane Valley.
	INDY DEHAL CEO / President ALSC Architects
	KELLY FUKAI Vice President of Government and Community Affairs Washington Technology Industry Association	Kelly's career has focused on building and cultivating relationships with officials at all levels of government as well as in the technology, aviation, energy, electrical and electronic manufacturing fields. Currently, Kelly is the Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for the Washington Technology Industry Association. She brings over 25 years of experience in leading and working with diverse groups with divergent interests in the development of collaborative and comprehensive plans and policy to grow necessary infrastructure, enhance economic and workforce development, and support community interests. She also serves as a Commissioner on the Washington State Transportation Commission.
	LARS GILBERTS AVP Community Development & Impact Numerica Credit Union	In his role with Numerica, Lars helps people grow in financial resilience and freedom. He advocates for making systems more just, efficient, and effective. And he helps tailor products and services to work for unbanked, underbanked, and minority populations.
	LATISHA HILL Director of Business Development Avista Corp.	Latisha Hill is the Director of Business Development for Avista Corp. and a Senior Vice President for Avista Development, a subsidiary of Avista Corp. As a Senior Vice President at Avista Development, Latisha works to build economic vibrancy on behalf of the company. She is responsible for directing the strategic development and operations of non-utility properties to maximize return and contribution to the broader regional economy. She has more than two decades of experience working alongside communities, driving economic development, and leveraging her specialties in regional systems planning and policy.
	MANUEL HOCHHEIMER Assistant Vice President of Washington Branches Idaho Central Credit Union	Manny has over 20 years of Financial Industry Leadership experience that includes roles in Branch Administration and Regional Management, Executive Leadership, Commercial and Private Banking, Financial Advising and Investments, Legislative and Government Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, External Relations, and Business, Economic and Community Development. He has a diverse background in leadership and development, strategic planning and execution, board governance, change leadership, financial management and operations, development, lending, training, sales, marketing and communications, and executive management. Manny has been with Idaho Central Credit Union, leading the Washington Market expansion, since 2022.
	ALEX JACKSON Chief Executive and Senior Vice President MultiCare Inland Northwest Region	Alex Jackson is senior vice president and chief executive for MultiCare's Inland Northwest region. He has oversight of MultiCare Deaconess and Valley Hospitals in addition to MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, a 300+ provider group. Mr. Jackson joined MultiCare in 2018 as chief operating officer for MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, transitioning to the Rockwood president & COO role in 2020 before becoming chief executive for the region in 2022. Jackson brings more than 20 years of progressive health care leadership experience in a variety of roles and settings including chief operating officer and chief executive in both Portland, OR, and Spokane, WA. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in public health from Indiana University, Bloomington, and holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
	TOM JOHNSON Retired CEO/President STCU	Tom Johnson retired as President/CEO of STCU in 2017, having been associated with the credit union for over 23 years, first as a member of the Board of Directors, then as an executive, serving his final seven years as CEO. Prior to STCU, Tom served as Vice President for Business Affairs at Whitworth University for 17 years.
	JIM KOLVA Owner Jim Kolva Associates	Jim Kolva is the owner of Jim Kolva Associates, a management consulting firm in Spokane. He assists clients with land use policy, environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act, and renovation of historic buildings in downtown Spokane.
	KATHERINE MORGAN Senior Vice President, Spokane-Idaho Market Manager Bank of America	Katherine serves as the Spokane-Boise Market Manager for the Bank of America Local Markets Organization. In this role, she supports the local market goals of connecting businesses, families and individuals to the banking and investment teams that will help improve their financial lives. She also supports efforts to deploy Bank of America's resources in the market to strengthen the community.
	SHELLY O'QUINN CEO Innovia Foundation	Shelly O'Quinn is the CEO of Innovia Foundation, which serves 10 counties in Eastern Washington, 10 counties in North Idaho and six tribes. As a former Spokane County Commissioner with a passion to bring people together for meaningful civic dialogue, Shelly has created an organizational culture and climate that elevates all voices. Her reputation as a team builder and change agent has brought about systemic positive transformation within the organization in just a few short years.
	HEATHER PHIPPS Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Faculty Development and Strategic Partnerships Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences	Dr. Phipps serves as Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, Division Chief of Surgery, and Associate Professor of Clinical Education for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. She graduated with an MBA from Washington State University. She has provided healthcare in private practice as an Orthopedic surgeon for 20 years. She has a diverse background which includes serving as the founding DIO for residency programs and in leadership roles within the hospital and the medical community.
	KIM PLESE Owner and President Plese Printing and Marketing of Spokane	Kim is a graduate of Gonzaga Preparatory High School and Washington State University. She is a 1995 Graduate of Leadership Spokane, a past board president of Executive Women International Spokane Chapter and a Past Board President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County.
	TOM REESE Vice President of Business Development MGAC	Tom Reese is the Vice President of Business Development for MGAC out of Seattle, a consultancy dedicated to providing fully integrated project, cost, and risk management services to assist clients through all phases of building design and construction projects. Tom brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of architectural engineering and construction.
	JULIET SINISTERRA CEO Spokane University District	Juliet brings over 25 years' experience in urban design, master planning, project management, community engagement, and sustainable community development from her work in both the Seattle and Spokane areas. Juliet has served as Economic Development Manager for the Downtown Spokane Partnership where she led development of support services for downtown Spokane businesses and startups through strategic planning, urban projects, public art, and partnership development. Juliet also oversaw the community vision development and management of the Riverfront Park Master Plan which led to the successful voter approval of a $64.3 million bond.
	SUSAN STACEY Chief Executive Providence Inland NW Washington	Susan Stacey is the Chief Executive for the Providence Hospitals in Spokane and Steven's County. In this role she oversees the over 1000 beds at 5 hospitals, including Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital, St. Luke's Rehab Hospital, and Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, St. Joseph's Hospital in Chewelah, and Mt. Carmel Hospital in Colville, as well as several joint ventures in our community. Susan is a proud WSU graduate of school of nursing, holds an MBA, and has spent 40 years at Providence, first as a clinical nurse and in a variety of leadership roles. Susan is involved in several business and healthcare boards, both locally and on a statewide level.
	AMBER WALDREF Former City Council Member City of Spokane	Amber Waldref represented District 1 for the Spokane City Council. In that role, she was a member of the Spokane Transit Authority Board, the chairs of the Board of Health, Public Works Committee and the Spokane Regional Transportation Council.
	NADINE WOODWARD Mayor City of Spokane	Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward is a champion for public safety, housing, homelessness, economic development, and mental health advancements for Spokane. She is a convenor and collaborator who engages broad perspectives to bring balance and practicality to meet community expectations. During her first term, Mayor Woodward's work with local, state, and federal community and governmental partners has brought together resources to prioritize community safety and wellness in a time of extreme division. She has embraced community expectations of support, accountability, and advancements with a practical and orderly approach that has drawn attention and support nationwide.