Meet Our Executive Director
Shawna Masters
I am passionate about education within the community and providing programs that can allow all students to be inspired and find their love for learning. It is an honor to be a part of the Yakima Schools Foundation and to work closely with the Yakima School District to support children, education within Yakima and to enhance community engagement. Community engagement is important to me, and I look forward to maintaining and building bridges that can connect those that have an equal passion for inspiring and investing in kids’ education.
Yakima has been my home since I was a child, attending elementary and middle school within the Yakima School District. I am excited to come full circle and work alongside the school district, community, and teachers to achieve growth and make a difference. I recently graduated with my Master of Science in Management and Leadership and have 5 years of experience in leadership, community relations, operations, and communication that I can confidently execute as the new executive director. In my down time I enjoy being outside, hiking in the mountains and road trips with my husband and dog Chloe. On the rare occasion I’m not outside or on the go I enjoy reading a whole book in one sitting or watching movies with the family.
I look forward to enhancing educational programs and engaging with the community to encourage and motivate students to excel in anything they put their minds to and eager for a successful relationship with the Yakima Schools Foundation.
Shawna Masters
Executive Director
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