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Who We Are

Nuestra Historia

Our History

Mission

Advocate for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, helping them reach their full potential, and educating our community from a Latine perspective to eliminate family violence.

 

 Vision

Guiding the community from survival to well-being.

History

MiA - Mujeres in Action is the first organization in the Spokane region dedicated to serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Latine communities.

 

MiA began in 2018 when founder and executive director Hanncel Sanchez realized there was a gap in culturally responsive services for Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.  In late September 2018, MiA officially launched into the community and has since been providing life-saving and culturally responsive services and resources to Latine survivors and their families, as well as community outreach for prevention of domestic violence.

In late 2019, MiA obtained a grant from Inatai Foundation, formerly known as Group Health Foundation, which allowed it to hire its first staff. MiA has grown exponentially and has launched several victim support programs and adapted to meet the needs of the community. 

MiA - Mujeres en Acción is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and material or cash donations made to MiA - Mujeres en Acción are fully tax deductible (83-2464309).

Nuestros Valores

Our Values

Respect

We believe in the dignity of every human being and as such, everyone deserves respect.

Survivor-Centered

We build on the strength of survivors, helping them navigate their options and empowering them to make their own decisions.

Organizational Transparency

We believe in being transparent and accountable to our community.

Partnership-Focused

We are stronger and more capable of achieving our mission when we work as a team.

Culturally-Responsive

We respond to the unique needs and perspectives of each survivor, taking into account their values, beliefs and cultural identity.

OUR TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nahaci Torres, Chair (ella, she, her)

Discrimination Investigator, WA LNI

David Castro, Co-Chair (el, he, his)

Community Health Worker Supervisor, CHAS

Anngie Zepeda, Treasurer (ella, she, her)

Nurse Assistant, Providence

Noralis Rodriguez-Coss, Secretary (ella, she, her)

Women and Gender Studies Professor, Gonzaga 

Eva Vigoreaux, Member (ella, she, her)

Executive Director, La Latina

Chrystal Gonzalez, Member (ella, she, her)

Dental Hygienist, CHAS

Jennifer Vigil, Member (ella, she, her)

Equity Outreach Coordinator, Multicare

Our Staff

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Ana Trusty
(Ella, She, Her)


Interim Executive Director

Ph. 509-599-5527
ATrusty@miaspokane.org

Cristina Nuñez Sanchez
(Ella, She, Her)


Housing Advocate

Ph. 509-879-7400
cnunezsanchez@miaspokane.org

Lori Levers
(Ella, She, Her)


Advocate Counselor

Ph. 509-879-1248
LLevers@miaspokane.org

Jacquelyn Garcia-Angulo
(Ella, She, Her)

Community Organizer

Ph. 509-496-8904
gajacquelyn@miaspokane.org

Teresa Sorroche
(Ella, She, Her)


Program Supervisor

Ph. 509-879-1774
TSorroche@miaspokane.org

Maribel Ortega
(Ella, She, Her)


Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

Telf. 509-879-6754
maribelo@miaspokane.org

Samantha Sanchez
(Ella, She, Her)


Housing Advocate

Telf. 509-879-1031
samanthas@miaspokane.org

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