Executive Committee

Stephen V. Rorie – President
Faith Tradition: Nichiren Buddhist
Occupation: AMS Specialist for United States Postal Service
Ethnicity: Caucasian

“History has shown that all positive changes and traditions are created by one person or a small group of people. We, the Interfaith Council, have now set ourselves to this exciting task.”


Elliot Fabric –Vice President
Faith Tradition: Jewish
Ethnicity: Caucasian

“The Interfaith Council provides a place for people of faith to work together and celebrate the richness of our diversity.  This is an opportunity to practice the changes we would like to see in the world.”


Ivet Bandirma-Urioste - Secretary
Faith Tradition: Christian
Occupation: Health Advocate for Health Improvement Partnership of Spokane
Ethnicity: Latino/Arabic

“I’m excited about the opportunity to work on ‘community work’ with a multi-disciplinary and diverse group. Growing up in an interfaith family, I appreciate the coming together of difference in celebration and acceptance of each other’s differences and likenesses.”


Aurora Perez - Treasurer
Faith Tradition: Christian
Occupation: Mother and Student, S.F.C.C.
Ethnicity: Latino

“I want to know about other religions. I am both in awe of the differences and excited to be working with others on issues that I am passionate about - such as poverty, religion, and networking.”




Fatima Ansari
Faith Tradition: Muslim
Occupation: Homemaker
Ethnicity: Indian (from India)

“We are spiritually aware people of all faiths and cultures working together for the the promotion of global peace and harmony.”


Erin Bartlett
Faith Tradition: Christian
Occupation: Mom and Student, Gonzaga University
Ethnicity: African American

“I believe in the importance of unity, respect and understanding for all people in all ways. We arrive there with dialogue and that dialogue must include the voice of we who are the young generation.”


Ava Becks
Faith Tradition: None
Occupation: Retail
Ethnicity: African American

“We need to come together as one, regardless of our beliefs. That’s the only way we can survive as a community and as a world.”


Dr. Prakash H. Bhuta
Faith Tradition: Hindu
Occupation: Professor at Eastern Washington University
Ethnicity: Indian (from India)

“We are a bridge connecting different faiths to improve understanding of each other’s religions practices, beliefs, philosophies and customs.”


Erin Miciak
Faith Tradition: Christian
Occupation: AmeriCorps Volunteer - Volunteer Coordinator for Education Service District 101.
Ethnicity: Caucasian

“Religious dialogue, tolerance and cooperation are vital components of a just and free society.”


Mary Singer
Faith Tradition: Jewish,
Occupation: Grandmother
Ethnicity: Caucasian

“Interfaith Council serves Spokane and the Inland Northwest to make our little corner of the universe a better and more caring place. We bring together people from diverse cultures and religions to share, to celebrate, and to tackle real issues which affect our planet and our community.”


Pat Moseley
Faith Tradition: Christian
Occupation: Executive Director American Red Cross, Inland Northwest
Ethnicity: Caucasian

“The Interfaith Council invites our community to share their compassion, concern, and generosity so that all may live in peace with justice.”


Sunny Ybarra
Faith Tradition: None
Occupation: Counselor and Director of Diversity, Gonzaga Preparatory High School
Ethnicity: Latino

“We are promoting interfaith education and awareness to the Spokane community in a way that highlights the similarities we possess, while at the same time valuing our many differences.”