March 25, 2025 Meet Jesse Zumbro Executive Director, Friends - Eastern Washington Jesse Zumbro is a born and raised Spokanite who is thrilled to be able to introduce Friends of the Children to Eastern Washington and help serve our community. After spending his early career working in professional sports, Jesse returned to Spokane in 2013 and has been working in the nonprofits for over a decade with both the Spokane Colleges Foundation and the YMCA of the Inland Northwest. Jesse earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Puget Sound, with a double major in History and Business Administration, and a master’s degree from Seattle University, in Sports Administration and Leadership. When he is not busy serving the community, you’ll find Jesse hiking with his adorable Siberian Husky, Miya, enjoying the abundance of delicious food at local restaurants or taking a well-earned nap in his hammock.