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#AllInForMosesLake Video Series
Capturing the stories of people and organizations working hard every day to improve the city of Moses Lake.
Watch the latest episode:
Episode 13: Judy Madewell
Moses Lake Deputy Mayor Judy Madewell is a fourth‑generation local who’s brought deep roots and a strong sense of civic responsibility to every decision on Council. We talk service, collaboration, and what it will take for families, seniors, and young people to thrive in Moses Lake.
Learn more about Deputy Mayor Madewell by visiting her page on the city website here.
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Episode 12: Jeremiah Jordan
From the Lord’s Kitchen to mobile outreach—Jeremiah Jordan is living proof that compassion can scale. In this episode, you will hear how PEACE From the Lord's Kitchen is feeding hope across Moses Lake and beyond.
Learn more about PEACE at peaceforthehungry.org.
Episode 11: Quentin Owens
16-year old Quentin Owens is president of the Moses Lake chapter of Turning Point USA. We talked about Charlie Kirk, how his message inspired Quentin, and the hope we have that his death will only cause the his movement to advance with more fury.
Follow the local chapter on Instagram here, and reach out to get involved by emailing them here.
Episode 10: Michaelle Boetger
Michaelle has more than 30 years of graphic design experience and nearly two decades of community service. In 2017, she founded Care Moses Lake, starting with just 60 sack lunches. Today, her organization has delivered over 60,000 lunches to those in need and continues to support nonprofits across the region through fundraising, volunteering, and outreach.
Learn more about the Care Moses Lake here.
Episode 9: Amador Castro
Amador is an educator, small business owner, and president of the Moses Lake - Yonezawa, Japan Sister City Student Exchange Program. In this conversation, we talk about his personal journey, his passion for youth development, and the incredible impact of cultural exchange.
Learn more about the Sister City Student Exchange Program here.
Episode 8: Kim Pope
Kim has been involved in the Moses Lake community for decades. She has been leading the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia Basin for nearly eight years and has taken it to new heights. In this episode, Kim shares how the Club is creating safe spaces, providing academic support, and offering life-changing opportunities for kids in our community.
Learn more about the Boys & Girls Club here.
Episode 7: Debbie Doran-Martinez
Debbie has been leading the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce for over 18 years, playing a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and community development. Under her leadership, the Chamber has launched numerous initiatives to support local businesses and promote the region as a prime destination for both commerce and tourism.
Learn more about the Chamber here.
Episode 6: Joseph Moriarty
Joseph Moriarty is the founder of Jacob's Well Outreach. In our conversation, we talked about addiction, faith, homelessness, recovery, and reconciliation. Joseph's story is one of redemption and wholehearted service to a God who is so much greater than we will ever know.
Learn more about Jacob's Well Outreach here.
Episode 5: Mallory Miller
The Downtown Moses Lake Association has been around for over 30 years and is the key organization driving economic vitality in our downtown core. In Episode 5, I sat down with Mallory Miller, who has taken the DMLA to the next level to make our city a desirable place to live, work, and play.
Learn more about DMLA here.
Episode 4: Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy
Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy is the first female president of Big Bend Community College and is widely beloved for her leadership, her passion, and her commitment to BBCC students and staff. She's also president of the Grant County Animal Outreach board of directors and has a big heart for animals in need.
Learn more about BBCC here, and Grant County Animal Outreach here.
Episode 3: Sean Sallis
Sean is president of the Spring Fest Board of Directors, and he's also the Area Director of Youth Dynamics Moses Lake, a relational adventure youth ministry dedicated to getting teens outside and into relationships with others and Jesus.
Learn more about Spring Fest here, and Youth Dynamics here.
Episode 2: Brant Mayo
Brant has been a cornerstone in Moses Lake for decades, having just celebrated 50 years as a resident of our great city. In this episode, learn about the role of the Grant County EDC in driving economic growth, community collaboration, and a thriving business environment.
Learn more about the Grant County EDC here.
Episode 1: Dr. Sue Kane
Sue is the CEO of the NCW Tech Alliance, an organization which brings people and technology resources together to support entrepreneurs, STEM education, and technology adoption in North Central Washington. She's also an all-around great human being who loves our city and region.
Learn more about NCW Tech here.
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