The Team

  • Emilie Cameron, LPM

    Emilie Cameron, LPM

    President & CEO

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    Hailing from Sacramento, California, prior to joining the Downtown Spokane Partnership, Cameron held the role of Vice President for Sacramento’s top public relations/public affairs agency, Randle Communications. Cameron championed catalytic downtown projects and the revitalization of Sacramento’s urban core as District Affairs & Development Director at the Downtown Sacramento Partnership from 2015 to 2021 where she worked closely with property and business owners and stakeholders overseeing the organization’s growing public policy, economic development, external affairs, public relations and marketing programs.

    Cameron graduated from the University of California, Davis. Named one of Sacramento’s Top 40 Under 40 by the Sacramento Business Journal in 2012, she has been a constant advocate for the local business community. Cameron served as 1st Vice Chair on the California Downtown Association board of directors and was a member of the ULI Sacramento Women in Leadership Committee and Greater Sacramento Regional Council for Make-A-Wish Northeastern and Central California and Northern Nevada. A past participant in the International Downtown Association’s Emerging Leader Program and Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber’s Catalyst Leadership Program, Cameron also previously served on the Sacramento Metro Chamber board of directors and ULI Sacramento executive board. In 2014, she was named Volunteer of the Year by the Sacramento Metro Chamber and PR Professional of the Year by the Sacramento Public Relations Association.

  • Paul Lower

    Paul Lower

    Vice President of Safe & Clean Programs

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    Paul is new to Spokane, having recently moved from Orlando, Florida, but he already loves the city and the surrounding area. He has earned master’s and bachelor’s degrees in business administration and is a licensed real estate broker. Paul has abundant experience in both residential property management and school facilities and operations leadership, and he looks forward to using that experience to help make downtown Spokane a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful place to live, work, and play.

    He and his wife are new empty-nesters with both of their sons now in college. They enjoy traveling and exploring new places, and love spending time on the water. In fact, Paul is a former jet-ski racer and competitive barefoot water skier. Both he and his wife love hockey and plan on going to as many Spokane Chiefs games as possible!

    • Public Safety & Hospitality
    • Beautification & Cleanliness
    • Placemaking & Public Space Improvements
  • Elisabeth Hooker

    Elisabeth Hooker

    Vice President of Marketing & Programming

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    As Vice President of Marketing & Programming for the Downtown Spokane Partnership, Elisabeth fosters programs, events, and campaigns to highlight the 1,000 plus businesses located within the urban core of the City of Spokane. Elisabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Washington State University and has enjoyed building her career and network in the Inland Northwest.

    Prior to joining the DSP in April of 2014, Elisabeth spent a decade at STCU building financial educational curriculum for youth and adults, establishing social media outreach, as well as cultivating community giving, outreach programs and volunteerism.

    Alongside serving on multiple committees, Elisabeth has served as Co-President of the Spokane Lilac Festival Association, Chaired the Spokane Arts Fund Board and sat on the boards of the Spokane Scholars Foundation, and Women Helping Women Fund of Spokane. Elisabeth was recognized as a "Rising Star" by the Spokane Journal of Business in 2020.

    • Advertising and Communications
    • Events and Activations
  • Rae-Lynn Barden

    Rae-Lynn Barden

    Director of Policy & Membership

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    Rae-Lynn Barden, raised in Eastern Washington, moved to Spokane for college and has since grown her entire career working in and around downtown.

    Rae-Lynn is a two-time graduate of Eastern Washington University, holding a master’s degree in public administration, and an alumna of Leadership Spokane, Class of 2014.

    Rae-Lynn, along with her husband and two children, Hudson and Everlee, are enthusiastic supporters of downtown, regularly attending local theater and enjoying family meals at their favorite local restaurant, O'Doherty's.

    • DSP Membership
    • Public Policy
    • Parking Programs
    • Parking Advisory Committee
  • Brandon Dewey

    Brandon Dewey

    Special Projects Manager

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    Brandon recently relocated from Missoula, Montana, where he served as Director of Giving and Program Director at the Downtown Missoula Partnership. His work included managing fundraising, donor development, grant writing, communications, and project management.

    Before Missoula, Brandon spent over a decade in public service, gaining broad experience in public administration, which shaped his ability to manage civic and nonprofit operations effectively.

    Outside of work, Brandon enjoys spending time with his partner and two young children, Carter and Bryar. Together, they explore Riverfront Park, visit the Ice Age Playground, and enjoy feeding the garbage goat.

    • Special Projects
    • Planning
  • Kevin Campbell

    Kevin Campbell

    Economic Vitality Specialist

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    Kevin comes to Spokane by way of Anchorage, Alaska, where he was born and he raised. After graduating from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in communications, he returned to Anchorage where he worked for five years as an account executive for a marketing and advertising agency. He is thrilled to be a part of the DSP team and do all he can to make downtown one of the best places to live and play. In his spare time Kevin can be found on the volleyball courts, checking out the latest local brewery, or hiking and running around all of the great outdoors the Inland Northwest has to offer.

    • Economic Development
    • Ratepayer Relations
    • Business and Resource Management
    • Communications & Marketing Support
  • Now Hiring

    Now Hiring

    Marketing & Communications Coordinator

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    The Marketing & Communications Coordinator manages DSP's digital presence, including social media, email newsletters, and the website. This role supports marketing campaigns, advertising, PR, video production, community management, and data analysis while collaborating with all DSP departments to meet their communication needs.

    The ideal candidate is passionate about downtown Spokane, exemplifies DSP values, stays professional under pressure, and thrives in a fast-paced, adaptable environment.

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    • Communications
    • Marketing & Promotions
  • Mariana Redder

    Mariana Redder

    Accounting & Administrative Associate

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    Mari is from Spokane and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Eastern Washington University where she learned to speak Spanish fluently, but now seeks more opportunities to practice. Her favorite aspects of working for the DSP include her co-workers and the opportunity to explore and contribute to a variety of facets of downtown Spokane. She particularly enjoys River Park Square, and her favorite event is Hoopfest. In her spare time, she loves discovering quiet spots to take her dogs for walks and swims.

    • Office Administration
    • Maintaining Member and Ratepayer Databases
    • Accounting Assistance
  • Karianne Jackson

    Karianne Jackson

    Administrative Services Coordinator

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    Karianne is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and graduate of Mills College in Oakland.  Karianne fulfilled challenging roles in homeless housing and online retail before wanderlust took her to the middle of North Dakota where she cultivated a love for rural life and stumbled into a passionate decade of criminal justice reform work and a master’s degree in forensic psychology – which she used while working in prisons to improve conditions and rehabilitative outcomes. After many visits to Spokane with her Gonzaga alumnus husband over the years, Karianne loaded up the horse and donkey and made the move in 2023. When not at the DSP front desk or out on horseback, Karianne can be found gripping the rail at the skate ribbon, shopping her favorite downtown boutiques, or reaching for the brass ring on the Looff Carousel.

    • Office Administration
    • Clean and Safe Dispatch
    • Board and Committee Management