Becky Turner
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Becky Turner (she/her) joined the CRI team as Director of Community Engagement in September 2022. A lifelong resident of the Walla Walla Valley, Becky has experience as a public-school teacher and in the local nonprofit sector. Previously, as Executive Director of a reentry-based nonprofit, she and her team provided essential services to individuals post-incarceration. An active volunteer in the Walla Walla community, Becky is a member of the local Reach Out coalition to prevent suicide.
With a deep knowledge of nonprofit management, Becky seamlessly assists with many areas of CRI’s operations. Her expertise in community engagement has expanded CRI’s concept of community to encompass individuals nationwide and globally. In her role, she engages with a worldwide community, collaborating with individuals and organizations across multiple continents to build a global network of resilience and support. Outside of her professional commitments, Becky enjoys gardening and hosting weekly Sunday dinners with her extended family, where she is known for her dessert-making skills.
