MISSION

TEAM MEMBERS ARE WOMEN WHO ARE EXCITED AND HONORED TO BE INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF SMILE 

Ashley Danielson founded this nonprofit organization in 2019 to provide community to single moms in the Spokane area. Ashley holds a B.A. degree in Communications from Seattle Pacific University. She is a single mom to a six year old boy. Being a mom has renewed the passion she’s always had for helping people. Ashley wants to help single moms by encouraging them that they are not alone. She wants to empower moms to become the best version of themselves by providing resources and community through SMILE. Ashley is a homeschool mom and also partners with women around the world to help them keep their babies as a Compassionate Entrepreneur with Trades of Hope. She also blogs about the transition to motherhood at themotherhoodjourney.com.  

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Elena is a mother of two girls (ages 4 and 6). Elena married her husband Nick in 2019. Nick and Elena have a baby boy together, who is now 1. Elena is a practicing physical therapist and faculty at Eastern Washington University, where she teaches Neuroscience and Clinical Research in the Department of Physical Therapy. She holds a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University and a PhD in Neuroscience from Washington State University. Elena enjoys mentoring single mothers with prayer and support, while providing guidance and connections to community resources that provide single moms with opportunities for a healthy, stress-manageable life.  

Patty has been married to her husband Joe for 23 years and she is the mother to three adult children, including our founder Ashley. For the past 14 years, Patty has been a caregiver for people with special needs and the elderly as she is passionate about helping  those in need. In her downtime she enjoys crafting and reading.  Patty generously donates her time to coordinating childcare services to ensure the single moms can relax knowing their children are being cared for during SMILE's events.

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Meaghan is a social media analyst and consultant, content creator,  Beauty Guide with LimeLife by Alcone, and works remotely as a single mom of two girls (ages 4 and 5). She volunteers her creativity at her church and donates her time mentoring fellow single moms with prayer, encouragement, and loving support. Meaghan is committed to shining a positive light on single motherhood in local communities and encouraging mothers to use their testimonies to help others in their time of need.

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Bailey is a single mother to her little adventurer, Oliver, whom she calls "Ollie".  Bailey holds a Business Administration degree from Eastern Washington University. Bailey has extensive experience with marketing, media, communications, and event coordination. She is centered on helping fellow moms feel connected and supported. She is on a passionate mission to ensure single mothers have access to resources in the Spokane community. "I support SMILE's mission of never letting a mom walk through life alone."

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Kate is a single mother of two beautiful girls (ages 4 and 5). She is a former Emergency Medical Technician and Wilderness Guide. She has ten years of volunteer experience as a first responder for Iron Man and has built over 15 houses for Habitat for Humanity. Kate is currently a Tax Professional and is pursuing a business/ accounting degree. She is passionate about advocating for fellow single moms and reminding them to use their voice. As a domestic violence survivor herself, Kate encourages mothers in similar situations with her personal testimony.

Photo credit: Amanda Acorn Photography