Katy Sheehan

The Community Building Foundation

I am the Director of the Community Building Foundation whose mission is to host, inspire, and catalyze social change in Spokane and to help our community experience justice, vibrancy, and sustainability. We have a small grants program and our B-Corp manages several commercial buildings in downtown Spokane where around 30-40 small businesses and nonprofits enjoy under-market rents. I provide consulting specifically for nonprofit and community leaders who have traditionally been marginalized. I also sit on several nonprofit boards including the WA State Building Code Council which is empowered by WA's Climate Commitment Act to reduce greenhouse gasses by 2050 to net zero emissions. I am in love with my community of animal-plant-people-friends-and-family, and I try to practice gratitude and radical love with intention. When I get off course, I re-set and try again. That’s why I’m so excited for this timely retreat! I look forward to meeting you.