Naomi Bender is Spokane Colleges' inaugural director of tribal relations, Bender has over 20 years of experience in higher education, most recently at Washington State University where she led the creation of several first-of-its-kind programs. 

As Eastern Washington University works toward a $100 million goal for its 10-year comprehensive campaign, it’s gearing up for what is hoped to be a record-breaking Giving Joy Day next month.