Board of Directors

Lynn Kramer, Founder & CEO

Lynn founded the non-profit after losing her son to suicide. Lynn is a person with a big heart and compassion for youth. Through her loss she has created a program to empower youth to discover their greatness so that suicide is not an option. Lynn also volunteers at the animal shelter, served on the board of Whitman County Association of Realtors and is a member of Kiwanis. During her 20 years of ownership of a Windermere franchise she donated to the YMCA, Palouse Cares, Sojourners Alliance, purchased passes to Discovery Science Center for low income families and more. She has also participated in Windermere Community Service Day since 1999 and has done landscaping in local parks, built play equipment at a daycare, sorted clothes for the habitat store and more. Lynn still enjoys her career in real estate, serving Whitman and Latah Counties as a broker with Woodbridge Real Estate.

John Hinz, Treasurer

John grew up in Pullman, and after graduating from Pullman High School, earned his BA in Biology at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN. He received his Ph.D. in Oncological Sciences from the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, UT, studying how cells repair DNA to prevent cancer-causing mutations. John then worked at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, studying the effects of radiation on cells and DNA. John came to Washington State University in 2007, joining the faculty in the School of Molecular Biosciences, where he researches gene targeting and DNA repair and teaches genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. John is an Eagle Scout and cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 419 in Pullman, in addition to being treasurer for iBELIEVE of the Palouse. He enjoys gaming, teaching, outdoor exploration, and working with children.

Jan Rac, Social Media Coordinator

I graduated from WSU in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Technology & Culture and a Minor in Communication. I joined the iBELIEVE family as a social media manager intern and I’ve never been prouder to work with an organization that is about giving back to the community because that is one of my values that has been engrained in me.

Andres Castro, Trustee

Liz LaRue, Trustee

“I believe change is possible in our communities, by taking the time to build a better place for our children to thrive through kindness and support. I have worked with many family focused non-profits and personally witnessed the positive results of community involvement. Providing a support network for our children, where learning is encouraged through hands-on experiences, builds lasting confidence negating the depression that threatens their future.”

Di Yang, Trustee

My name is Di Yang, I am a member of iBELIEVE of the Palouse. I am very passionate about helping others, not only about helping out those in need, but also about organizing fundraising and charity events. I believe in always doing good things and giving to others. In the meantime, I am also a Realtor in Pullman, WA. I believe in always putting my client’s needs first which matches my personal principal. I joined iBELIEVE because I am looking for a local charity organization where I can do good things, help others, participate and meet other people at the same time, and iBELIEVE can provide me that opportunity.