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Penny Capko

Penny Capko is the Executive Director of CRI and has been involved with the organization since 2016.  She has experience as a CRI trainer, board member and president of the board.  Penny received her Master of Education, with Administrative Credential through Washington State University.  Her extensive experience as a teacher and administrator across the state of Washington has provided her opportunities to support children and families in diverse communities. She has trained teachers and community partners about ACEs, self-care and resilience strategies. 

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.