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The Safe and Healthy Spokane Task Force is a community-led effort focused on identifying priority strategies to improve public safety, strengthen behavioral health, and better coordinate systems across Spokane County. The Task Force is working to develop a shared regional vision and implementation plan that addresses the interconnected challenges of mental health, criminal justice, emergency response, and public safety. Areas of focus include expanding intervention and diversion programs, modernizing facilities, coordinating investments, and recommending policy and funding solutions.

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Dr. Passerini is now the 2nd lay president of Gonzaga in its history. She comes from the University of Seton Hall, a long way from Spokane. What are her impressions of the higher education landscape here, regionally and statewide? What particular initiatives has she been able to identify in the nearly year she's been at the helm of the university?

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Dr. Passerini joined Gonzaga in 2025 as its 27th president. She previously served as provost, senior executive vice president, and interim president at Seton Hall University; as distinguished chair and dean at St. John’s University; and as professor of Management Information Systems and dean of the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Honors College. She holds an M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the George Washington University. Prior to academia, she worked as a management consultant in the automotive and telecom industries. Her research spans knowledge management, entrepreneurship education, and technology management. She has published extensively and received numerous teaching, research, and service awards.

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Updates on recent reforms and improvements in the criminal justice system, future reform options, and a chance for members to weigh in.

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Spokane District Court Judge and chair of the Spokane County Community Engagement Committee.

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As VP of Operations at Skywalker Holdings, Chris oversaw the construction of the innovative exterior of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is opening in 2026 and will be a must-see for all Star Wars fans.
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VP of Operations/Skywalker Holdings; Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Gonzaga School of Engineering; former President of Hanson Worldwide.

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