Board of Directors
Shaun Cross
Tricia Hughes
Russell Branham
Mark Patrick (Chair)
Renee Siers
Leadership Team
Shaun Cross | shaun.cross@maddiesplace.org
President/CEO
Shaun Cross is a 4th generation Eastern Washington native, with deep roots in the region and a rich family history of over 130 years in law. A proven leader in both the legal and nonprofit sectors, Shaun has spent more than 45 years helping to shape the Spokane Region through his career as a corporate lawyer and his service on numerous boards.
Shaun held the position of Managing Partner at Paine Hamblen, LLP from 1997 to 2003 before joining Lee & Hayes, PC in 2008, where he was appointed as its first CEO from 2008 to 2015. Shaun is currently a Partner at Lee & Hayes and serves as its General Counsel. His passion for community improvement in serving on different boards also extended to his political interests, resulting in a run for Congress in 2004.
In 2018, Shaun’s leadership took on a new dimension when he incorporated Maddie’s Place. Shaun served as the founding Chairman of Maddie’s Place from 2018 until 2022 when he stepped down to become the organization’s first President and CEO, a position which he currently holds.
Shaun currently sits on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Excelsior Wellness, an innovative, alternative healthcare system that provides youth-centered, community-based, and culturally sensitive care to thousands of families in Eastern Washington each year.
Shaun and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 49 years, and are the proud parents of four grown children: Kelly, Trevor, Emily, and Natalie.
Tricia Hughes, RN, BSN | tricia.hughes@maddiesplace.org
Founder/Clinical Coordinator
Tricia was raised in a small town outside of Chicago, Illinois. She became a nurse in 1991, and has experience in Labor and Delivery, High Risk Antepartum care and a Level 2 Nursery. Tricia and her husband, Carey, moved to Spokane in 1999, with four young children. They both had a strong desire to adopt children who were in need, and had agreed they would do so even before they were married. They became licensed foster parents in 2002 and adopted a baby boy who had suffered a long and difficult withdrawal from heroin. Four more children joined their family permanently over the next several years, and many others were temporarily loved in their home. The youngest of their adopted children is Maddie.
Caring for Maddie through opiate withdrawal after her two weeks on the streets of Spokane as a newborn, fueled Tricia’s passion for drug-dependent babies. She grew determined to find a way for more babies to be comforted in loving arms, rather than separated from their mothers and alone in a hospital crib. Tricia believes that every single newborn entering this world needs and deserves love, connection, and fierce protection. And she knows first-hand that all families raising children with prenatal substance exposure need support and resources. She is excited to care for babies and their families in Spokane for many years to come.
Kim Dunham | kim.dunham@maddiesplace.org
Director of Family Advocacy
Kim was born and raised in Long Beach, WA, a tiny town on the coast of Washington. She graduated from Western Washington University and moved to Spokane in 2001. Kim began her career working in the public school system. She later worked for Spokane County Juvenile Courts as a corrections office and then as a Guardian Ad Litem, advocating for children involved in the dependency system. Her passion for helping children and families brought her to the Department of Children Youth and Families, where she served for 10 years as a social worker and program consultant. Over the years, Kim has volunteered in various homeless outreach ministries.
Kim has been involved with Maddie’s Place since the very first meeting in 2017. As the Director of Family Advocacy, Kim’s team supports the moms by helping them reach their goals, so that they are set up for success outside of Maddie’s Place to be healthy and happy moms to their babies
Kim has been married to her husband, Nate, for 20 years and has two teenage kids at home. In her spare time, you can find her in the gym cheering on her kids in their respective sports, working on home projects, traveling, or loving on her golden retriever pups.
Pam McCain | pam.mccain@maddiesplace.org
Chief Operating Officer
Pam was born and raised in southern New Jersey. After moving to Spokane to be closer to family, she found a fulfilling career in the legal field. This opened a door into the administration and operations world, where she discovered a passion for human resources that truly sparked her enthusiasm. Eager to expand her knowledge and skills, she went on to pursue her bachelor’s in human resource management followed by a master’s in management and leadership from Western Governors University. When the law firm of Hawley Troxell closed its Spokane branch doors, another door opened at Maddie’s Place for Pam.
On a day-to-day basis, Pam provides leadership and direction while ensuring objectives and priorities align with the overall vision, core values, and purpose of Maddie’s Place. One of Pam’s greatest strengths and joys is listening to others and seeking to understand them better, allowing her to lead and cultivate an exceptional internal team. She appreciates and values the opportunity to be part of something impactful and meaningful like Maddie’s Place and is excited about what the future will bring for Maddie’s Place.
Pam is mom to two grown and flown kids and her dog, Khloe. When she is not tending to the needs of Maddie’s Place, you might find her reading in her backyard, binging on Netflix, or walking with Khloe.
Katie Tolley | katie.tolley@maddiesplace.org
Director of Advancement and Marketing
Aimee Stratton, ARNP | aimee.stratton@maddiesplace.org
Medical Provider
As a pediatric nurse for nearly 30 years, Aimee has worked in a variety of outpatient settings as an RN along with several inpatient units at Sacred Heart, including intensive care, general pediatrics, and the pediatric emergency room. She has additional experience in adult pulmonology and returned to school in 2022 to advance her knowledge and earn her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) degree.
Aimee has been an integral part of our team since our opening in October 2022, serving as one of our first registered nurses. Her dedication, compassion, and experience have made a significant impact on the care we provide for our babies, and we are excited to see her transition into this new role.
Jeffrey Schilt, DNP, ARNP, PMHS | jeffrey.schilt@maddiesplace.org
Medical Provider
Dr. Schilt received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing from Washington State University’s Intercollegiate College of Nursing. With extensive experience in providing pediatric primary care across urban and rural communities, Dr. Schilt has also worked in urgent care and emergency medicine at Sacred Heart Pediatric ER. His commitment to pediatrics is evident in his years of practice, and he is especially known for his expertise in pediatric mental health.
After gaining several years of invaluable experience, Dr. Schilt furthered his specialization by obtaining certification as a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). His certification underscores his skill in identifying, intervening, and treating mental health and behavioral health concerns in children and adolescents. From managing conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD, Dr. Schilt’s comprehensive approach to mental health care strengthens our shared mission of holistic, patient-centered care.
Administration
Shannon Davis | Infant Care Specialist & Nurse Scheduler
shannon.davis@maddiesplace.org
Lindsey Hisaw | Infant Care Specialist Manager
lindsey.hisaw@maddiesplace.org
Katie Bunch - Smith | Peer Support Specialist
katie.bunchsmith@maddiesplace.org
Emma Jones | Social Media Manager
emma.jones@maddiesplace.org
David Aga | Visitation Coordinator
david.aga@maddiesplace.org
Registered Nurses
Abigail Bakken
Amy Lauffer
BreAnn Jones
Brynn Villegas
Cassidy Emerson Cindy Crawford
Dale Lavoie
Desiree Heinemann
Julie Corbett
Kamryn Harned Lydia Galindo Marena Newhouse
Molly Rozelle
Sarah Mortlock
Shallane Bailey Shannon Maiani Shanti Woodside Stephanie Sableski
Sue Schultz
Tricia Hughes
Jacque Vitzen
Ashley Weed