January 21, 2026
Strengthening Our Work Through Cultural Guidance
Welcoming Lacey Bacon-Abrahamson
As we continue to grow in Eastern Washington, we are committed to ensuring our work with youth and families is grounded in respect, relationship, and community knowledge. Hiring a Cultural Advisor is an important step in that commitment.
We are honored to welcome Lacey Bacon-Abrahamson(Why-ya-padon, Butterfly) as our Cultural Advisor. Lacey is a Cultural Artist from the Shoshone Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, Idaho, and also represents the Colville, Coeur d’Alene, and Spokane Tribes. She brings deep cultural knowledge passed down through generations, along with formal training in psychology and Native American studies.
Lacey’s experience spans cultural arts education, community presentations, and cultural consultation for schools, organizations, and national projects. Through her work, she has helped ensure that Indigenous history, traditions, and identities are honored with care and accuracy. Her approach centers connection, learning, and healing, values that align closely with our long-term mentoring model.
In her role, Lacey will support us in delivering culturally grounded and community-informed programming for Indigenous youth and families. She will also help guide our staff as we continue building relationships rooted in humility, listening, and respect for the original stewards of this land.
We believe that strong mentorship is strengthened further when it is informed by culture, community, and lived experience. Lacey’s guidance will help us continue showing up for youth in ways that honor who they are and where they come from, now and for the years ahead.