
Amy Vega is the executive director of Vanessa Behan, a nonprofit organization in Spokane dedicated to supporting families and preventing child abuse. Since stepping into the role in 2006, Amy has been a driving force behind the organization’s growth and impact. Her leadership and unwavering commitment to the community earned her the 2023 YWCA Women of Achievement award for community enhancement.
Amy’s path to social work was shaped by personal challenges and a passion for making a difference. After facing academic difficulties in college, she shifted her focus from business to social services—discovering a calling that aligned with her heart for helping others. Through her work at Vanessa Behan, Amy continues to advocate for vulnerable children and families, believing in the power of compassion and community to create lasting change.




