Sweets Before Supper

Detective Katrina Ball

Detective, Grant County Sheriff's Office
Moses Lake, WA

 

Detective Katrina Ball is an honored member of the Major Crimes Unit. She is a Homeless Community Liaison and Crisis Negotiator for the Grant County Sheriff's Department.  She was selected to be the first female detective after serving six years as a deputy for the department. Prior to becoming a deputy, Katrina was a corrections officer at the Grant County Jail. After graduating from Moses Lake High School in 2007, Katrina left for the military, where she served for five years.  Katrina remains a military reservist.

Treasurer Julie Ellsworth

Dr. Amy Doneen

Co-Founder, BaleDoneen Method®
Spokane, WA

 

Dr. Amy Doneen, is a visionary leader, educator, and compassionate healthcare provider whose work embodies the courage, confidence, and character that define the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. As co-founder of the internationally recognized BaleDoneen Method®, Dr. Doneen has transformed the prevention and treatment of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, empowering both healthcare professionals and patients to take control of their health and future.

Dr. Kate Evans

Horticulturist and Professor, Washington State University
Wenatchee, WA

 

Dr. Kate Evans is a horticulturist, fruit breeder, and professor at Washington State University. Kate teaches and conducts research in the Department of Horticulture in Wenatchee, WA. A Girl Guide in England growing up, she immigrated to the United States and led a team that helped create the first ever Washington-based apple three years ago, the Cosmic Crisp apple!  WSU, being a land-grant University, released this amazing apple to local growers free of charge, revolutionizing the options open to local orchards.  She is an inspiration to young women that science can make all our lives better.

Keirsten Lyons

Director, Washington State Fallen Heroes Project
Spokane, WA

 

Keirsten Lyons, Gold Star Mother, is the most passionate supporter of veterans' causes in our community.  Keirsten led the charge to establish the Illuminating Courage Memorial in Spokane in 2017, which remembers fallen service members from the Inland NW who gave their lives post 9-11.  She has established several nonprofits, including March for the Fallen, and is the director for Washington State Fallen Heroes Project. Recently, after the VA Hospital pulled back from administering a traditional Veterans Day ceremony, Keirsten stepped in to make sure this big event happens for all our veterans.

President Shari McMahan

President, Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA

 

President Shari McMahan is the 27th president of Eastern Washington University.  She is a former provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, San Bernardino, and has a strong commitment to student support and success. She has been recognized for her leadership and has been named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's Power 100 list, highlighting her impact on the university community. Her energetic leadership in challenging economic times has made her university one of the best values in education.

Melinda Schab

General Manager, Moscow Food Co-op
Moscow, ID

Melinda Schab has been with the Moscow Food Co-op for nearly two decades, starting as a cashier before being promoted to General Manager in 2012. Melinda often describes the Co-op not simply as a grocery store, but as a community center — “a community center that happens to sell groceries and produce.” She is a champion of accessibility, working to ensure natural, organic, and local foods are offered in a way that feels welcoming and inclusive. Melinda embodies the connection between business operations and community values. 

Elouise Sparks

Program Director, Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program
Tri-Cities, WA

 

Elouise Sparks, the talented program director for the Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program, has created an opportunity for African American girls in 10th through 12th grade, giving them a chance to compete for a college scholarship and represent her community for a year. For the past 19 years, she has courageously provided support for young African American women to believe in themselves and to pursue education and career discovery.  She brings her community together on numerous fronts.

Ann-Erica Whitemarsh

Founder, Rascal Rodeo
Tri-Cities, WA

 

Ann-Erica Whitemarsh was a successful collegiate student athlete jumping into various careers before suffering employment difficulties during the 2008 recession. In 2010, she founded Rascal Rodeo, a radical and innovative idea to host adaptive rodeos across seven states for those with developmental and/or physical disabilities of all ages. It’s much more than being cowboys and cowgirls; it’s changing the lives of all involved. This incredible idea gives opportunities to many to compete in rodeos and do events they never deemed possible. They gain hope.

Alicia Armour

Executive Pastry Chef at Davenport Hotels
 

Like a lot of young girls, I grew up wanting to be just like my mom. My love for baking started at a young age, helping her bake and decorate cakes for every occasion. Seeing the excitement that friends and family had when she showed up with a beautifully decorated cake started my pastry journey. I joined the Davenport Hotels Pastry team in 2017 after attending a professional pastry program. I would have never guessed that what started as a hobby and spending time with my mom could grow into a passion and successful career. I have worked in many positions throughout my time with the Davenport Hotels and now lead the entire Pastry Department as the Executive Pastry Chef, overseeing dessert production across all 5 of the Davenport properties. Creating one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests is an honor and it’s all thanks to a dedicated mom and a Scooby Doo cake

Kylie Jensen

Owner & Cake Designer at Sweet Evie's Bakery
 

Kylie is the owner and cake designer at Sweet Evie’s Bakery. A lifelong passion for beautiful and flavorful food led her to pursue a career in pastry arts.  After attending the Spokane Community College’s Professional Baking Program, she discovered a love for the creativity, skill, and attention to detail that goes into creating visually stunning and delicious wedding cakes and desserts. She is excited to bring that love for creating sweet moments to this event. Outside of the kitchen, Kylie enjoys spending time in nature with her wonderful husband and son. 

Karen McLaughlin

Owner of Fresh Today Catering & Bakery

 

Karen is an experienced pastry chef and cake decorator with over 30 years in the baking industry, owns and operates a family catering and baking business. Her career trajectory progressed from bakery employee to manager, culminating in her current entrepreneurial success. She also serves as Pastry Chef at Maryhill Winery in Kendall Yards. Her passion for baking stems from her childhood experiences assisting her father, a cake decorator and baker. This collaboration continued throughout her career at various bakeries. She now enjoys mentoring her youngest daughter in the culinary arts.

Sharee Moss

Owner of Birdie's Pie Shop

 

Sharee is a mother to six kids, wife to a lucky guy, and by night, she’s a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Sacred Heart’s Children’s ER. She would never consider herself a “chef”. The restaurant world came really by surprise in her life. Her adoration of Grandma Birdie, and her personal love of pie, pulled her into creating and running Birdie’s Pie Shop which has two locations in North Idaho and one in Spokane.

Sharee is a two time Baker Champion at Sweets Before Supper!



2025 BAKER CHAMPION!

Ella Piskun

Executive Pastry and Co-founder Chef of miFLAVOUR
 

Ella , the executive pastry chef and co-founder of miFLAVOUR, a modern French bakery and café in Spokane, is renowned for her handcrafted desserts, including signature French macarons. With a passion for pastry arts and a focus on Parisian authenticity, she and her husband, Maximus, have transformed miFLAVOUR into a premier destination for indulgent treats and sophisticated French café experiences. When Ella is not busy running the business, she is making memories with her two small children. 

Ashlee Santiago

Pastry Chef at Northern Quest Resort & Casino

 

Ashlee is the Pastry Chef at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. Spreading joy and making others smile is her passion. Ashlee enjoys creating desserts for those special moments in life. Now she gets to help support local Girl Scouts by creating YUM and making life sweet (BEFORE supper)!

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