Leadership

Julie Honekamp

CEO

Julie Honekamp brings more than 35 years of nonprofit leadership experience focused on systems‑level change and expanding equitable access to essential services. At SNAP, she works in close partnership with the Financial Access team, Board of Directors, and staff to strategically align and steward 13 affiliated legal entities—strengthening organizational effectiveness and collectively improving outcomes for more than 39,000 individuals annually.

Julie’s leadership is grounded in collaboration across sectors and a deep commitment to equity‑driven policy and practice. Her community service includes appointments to numerous boards and commissions addressing housing stability, energy access, child welfare, and economic mobility, including Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), United Way, Catholic Housing Services of Eastern Washington, the Washington State Community Action Partnership, the Attorney General’s Public Counsel, The Energy Project, Transitions, Common Ground, the City of Spokane Plan Commission, and the Washington State Foster Parent Association.

Julie holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Washington State University.

Justin Baldwin-Bonney

Chief Financial Officer

Justin Baldwin-Bonney, a Gonzaga University accounting graduate with CPA and CMA credentials, is known for his volunteer work and community service. He has served as treasurer and president the Spokane South Rotary Club, where his leadership drives initiatives supporting local and global initiatives.

Additionally, he serves on the Spokane Falls Community College Business Management Advisory Committee and the board of directors for Joshua 1:Nine, an organization dedicated to ensuring a bright future for youth in Fondo Negro, Dominican Republic through the shared love of baseball. While his commitment to service began in high school with volunteering in a youth AIDS awareness group in Spokane, it has bred a lifelong dedication to helping others reach their full potential.

Justin is also a proud father of three children: one serving as an Air Force airman, one attending NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and one attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks. His dedication to both his family and community underscores his commitment to nurturing and supporting all communities to utilize the opportunities available.

Amber Johnson

Chief Operating Officer

Amber Johnson serves as the Chief Operating Officer of SNAP and SNAP Financial Access overseeing day-to-day operations for SNAP’s programs and services. Amber joined SNAP in 2005 as a legal intern and has held numerous positions at SNAP in Property Management, Human Resources and Administration. Amber serves as an Executive Team champion to SNAP’s Values Council and serves as the staff lead for the Equity & Planning Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors. Amber’s career pathway from intern to Executive Team member has given her a well-rounded leadership experience within the agency. She strives to be accessible to clients, staff, and community partners and has enjoyed watching programs, clients, and staff grow and thrive. 

Amber has served as the Board President for the Spokane Low-Income Housing Consortium and the Non-Profit Insurance Program. Currently, Amber holds the position of Treasurer on the Non-Profit Insurance Program Board of Directors. She has been rooted in community service since childhood and found non-profit work to be her calling after completing law school. 

Amber holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Michigan State University, a Juris Doctorate in Law from Gonzaga University School of Law, and a Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation from Eastern Washington University. 

Garrett Havens

Chief Administrative Officer

Garrett Havens is the Chief Administrative Officer for SNAP and is responsible for overseeing our Communications and Fundraising Team, Human Resources, administrative staff, and our advocacy efforts. Born and raised in Spokane, Garrett graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master’s degree in public administration. Shortly after graduating, Garrett moved to Olympia where he was hired as the Executive Director of the Washington Student Association. Here he worked to advocate for students helping usher in the first statewide tuition cuts at our public institutions of higher education and expanded access to financial aid for undocumented students and veterans. After his time at the Student Association, he moved on to consulting work where he focused on helping individuals from underrepresented groups run successful campaigns for elected office. His consulting work eventually brought him back to Spokane, where he worked on transportation and voter registration projects with local and statewide organizations. In 2020, Garrett was hired by SNAP to launch Neighbors on the Go, a volunteer driver program that provides free rides for community members to medical appointments and grocery stores. Garrett’s career has been driven by an insatiable desire to help provide community members with the information and tools they need to thrive, and he couldn’t imagine a better place to continue that work then at SNAP.

Sunil Parimannan

Chief Technology Officer

Sunil Parimannan serves as Chief Technology Officer, providing executive leadership for SNAP’s technology strategy, including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and application modernization. With 20+ years of technology experience, he partners with executive leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and mission aligned solutions.

Previously based in California, Sunil designed and delivered technology solutions for 200+ organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, across diverse and regulated industries.

Sunil holds a master’s degree in computer applications and brings deep expertise in enterprise architecture, governance, and high availability systems. He is committed to leveraging AI and modern technology to drive efficiency, resilience, and meaningful organizational impact.

Carol Weltz

Director of Community Action

Carol Weltz is the Director of Community Action for SNAP and works to provide programs for energy and utility assistance services to Spokane County. Carol received her Master’s in Social Work at Eastern Washington University in 2008 and has a certificate in Business Administration and Accounting from Skagit Business College. Carol came to SNAP in 2012 after experience in various human services positions and community advocacy for over twenty years. She has also been a small business owner. Carol has a passion for connecting people to resources and helping others reach their full potential.

Kelly Dawn

Director of Housing Services

Kelly Dawn is the Director of Housing Services, leading SNAP’s Weatherization, Minor Home Repair, and Single-Family Rehabilitation programs. Since joining the Housing Services Core in 2019, she has built a reputation for steady leadership, strategic vision, and results that matter, first as Program Manager for Home Rehabilitation and now in her current role.

Throughout her tenure, Kelly has helped deliver critical assistance to hundreds of homeowners, including essential home repairs and accessibility modifications that enable seniors to remain safely in their homes and age in place. Her work reflects a deep commitment to housing stability, dignity, and community well-being.

Kelly holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marshall University. She also earned certificates in Authentic Leadership and Women in Leadership from Gonzaga University’s Center for Lifelong Learning.

Her professional background spans writing, retail management, banking, and working with individuals of differing abilities. Kelly brings a collaborative, people-centered approach to her work and has a strong passion for helping, advocating for others, and strengthening communities through equitable home improvement solutions.

Chelsey Dunham

Director of Essential Connections

Chelsey Dunham is the Director of Essential Connections at SNAP, where she leads the Homeless Services and SNAP Resource Rides programs. She is committed to building pathways to stability, connection, and long-term well-being for individuals and families across Spokane.

Chelsey earned her Associate Degree in Business Management from Spokane Community College and joined SNAP in 2021. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she oversaw SNAP’s Rental Assistance programs, helping hundreds of households remain safely housed during an unprecedented period of uncertainty. As funding shifted, she moved into the role of Resource Rides Coordinator, managing the Neighbors on the Go program and supervising a team of Community Health Workers to ensure equitable access to transportation and essential services.

Grounded in a deep commitment to community well-being, Chelsey continues to champion programs that foster resilience, promote independence, and empower neighbors to thrive.