Lew graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Boise State University in 2020 and is now working in fundraising for public radio. She has always been passionate about non-profits and finding ways to be involved, which led her to joining Wish Granters! Lew also wanted to join because of her experience as a CNA and working in hospice care. She believes in the mission and is passionate about supporting the community. Outside of Wish Granters and work, Lew spends her time watching hockey and reading just about any genre of books.

Sean first joined the Board of Directors of Wish Granters in 2019 and, in 2020, served as the Vice President. He stepped away to focus on his teenage son and career and now serves as an advisory board member.

He helped his wife run a successful company that provided therapy to children with autism for 16 years. Sean is a proud father of an extraordinary young man and had the rare opportunity to be a stay-at-home dad for seven years. In 2012, he returned to work in the traditional sense by joining St. Luke’s and now leads an IT team.

When Sean Joined Wish Granters, he brought a unique insight into the essence of the organization. In 2010, his wife Michelle was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He wrestled with balancing the duties of being a father, husband, employee, friend, and caregiver.

After years of watching his wife suffer and deteriorate, Sean felt called to explore what he could do for his wife, as well as what could make a positive, lasting memory for him and his son. He reached out to Wish Granters, and in the winter of 2015, his wife’s wish was fulfilled. They made beautiful memories in Fairbanks, Alaska, and were able to see her free from pain and fear. She had a childlike giddiness while taking in the incredible sights of the Arora Borealis, a memory they will cherish forever.

Sean’s wife passed away on Valentine’s Day 2018, but the gift provided by Wish Granters will live on forever. Sean now devotes his time and effort to Wish Granters’ development, growth, and success so many others may be blessed with a special gift that brightens lives in a tough time.

I have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren. My husband Tom and I recently celebrated our 50 year anniversary. We like Boise so much. In my 26 year career in crime prevention and as the Executive Director of the Crime Prevention of Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to make things better for all people in the state of PA.

I was drawn to Wish Granters after I heard about how some of the wish recipients used their gifts so selflessly. One man had a backyard fountain built for his wife, while another had new windows put in for his wife. I also really like the board. Each person brings a special gift that varies from fundraising, working and organizing events, to physically making the wishes happen for each person. I am so happy I chose Wish Granters, as it is the perfect fit for me, and so satisfying.

Sarah Brown is a native Idahoan born and raised in the Treasure Valley.  She received her bachelors from NNU and an MBA from Boise State University. A serial entrepreneur, she has started and sold a number of businesses. Currently she owns a bookkeeping business and has sold real estate since 2017.  In her spare time, you can find her spending time traveling or in the mountains with her boyfriend and three dogs.

She joined Wish Granters because she likes the cause and wants to help people that are going through the biggest struggle of their lives.

Grace joined Wish Granters as an intern in January 2023, then after her internship was over, she decided to stay involved and become a Board Member! Grace joined the Wish Granters team because she believes in the mission and has always enjoyed connecting with the community.

Grace is currently working towards her Sociology degree at Boise State University with less than
a year left to go. She also has a part-time job working with adults with developmental
disabilities. When not in school or work, oftentimes you can find Grace playing online
games with friends, cooking, traveling, or spending time with her boyfriend.

What mainly drew Grace to working with Wish Granters was being able to help other terminally
ill adults and their families make lasting memories together. This is because she witnessed her
friend’s mother go through multiple types of cancer growing up, and unfortunately she passed
away in May 2014. Grace hopes to make a positive impact within the community and on the
lives of terminally ill adults across Idaho.

Carrie started working as the Social Media Manager at Wish Granters in March of 2021, and she loves working for such an amazing organization that changes lives everyday. Carrie is currently working towards her Psychology degree at Idaho State University.

She got married to her husband in 2019 and has 2 beautiful children. Carrie is passionate about the outdoors, traveling, and books!

Carrie first learned about Wish Granters through her father-in-law, Jim Paulson, who is the current Board President. She witnessed her mother-in-law go through stage-IV uterine cancer, and saw all of the ins and outs of the care that she received. She unfortunately passed away in February of 2020 – that is when Carrie decided to get involved in helping other terminally ill adults and their families make a lasting memory.

Olivia started working for Wish Granters as the Executive Assistant in June 2022, became the Executive Director in June 2023, and then shifted roles into the Marketing & Events Coordinator when she moved back to Alabama in July 2024.

She and her husband moved to Boise from Atlanta, GA at the beginning of 2021 because they wanted to try something new and experience living out West. They loved Boise and all of the great things it had to offer, but after having their son, Ryder, in October of 2023, they decided it was time to move back to the Southeast to be closer to family. They also have a Boxer named Spud that joins along in all of life’s adventures with them.

Olivia graduated from Auburn University in 2015 with a degree in Business, and she has worked in several industries since then. She loves being a part of Wish Granters and is proud to help such a wonderful organization that has made a huge impact on so many deserving people!

Amanda served in the United States Army National Guard for 13 years and was an intelligence Officer in the Central Intelligence Agency. She is now the founder & owner of Athena Tactics, where her mission is to help women develop, build, and instill self-worth, awareness, confidence, and strength.

Amanda also founded a women’s ministry Grit, Grace & Godly Women life group. Amanda loves spending time reading, especially John Maxwell books. Amanda loves networking and meeting people to help them discover their passions. She has 2 fur babies, Anabelle a Pekingese, and Achaia a Tibetan Mastiff.

She got involved with Wish Granters because we believes in the mission and the work that is done through the organization. When she has seen the people that she loves suffer from terminal illness, she felt that she could help the organization grow to serve a greater community.

Elizabeth joined the Wish Granters board in 2021 after years of supporting the organization through fundraisers.

“I have seen wishes granted and knew I wanted to be a part of that.”

While her boys were young, Elizabeth was a school bus driver for the Nampa and Meridian school districts. When her boys became adults, Elizabeth went back to school and is currently a full-time university student.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, bowling, and fishing with her husband.

“Be Strong and let your heart take courage”

This is something he has learned over the years and has seen the Lord give him the strength every day to make a difference in our community. Frank was fortunate to be asked to join the Wish Granter’s board when Doug started the organization 2010 and he served as Board president for 9 years. At the beginning of 2019 Frank step away from the board because his youngest daughter had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Frank felt he needed to be there to help in any way with her family and by the grace of God she was healed.

Frank spent 7 summers in the mid to late nineties working with the youth on the mission field in Ensenada Mexico and with that experience he’s seen that just a little compassion and a lot of love can make a big difference in peoples lives. With the mission of Wish Granters, he saw that he could make a difference in the families who were going to lose a loved one and give them a special memory that will be etched on their hearts.

Frank Spent almost 50 years working for Pepsi and with that he had a relationship with the John F. Nagel foundation. Frank’s connections to the John F. Nagel foundation was his biggest contribution for Wish Granters and he was able to secure over $190,000. Also, he has raised $7,500 playing a hundred holes of golf in McCall at the McCall Golf Course.

Frank rejoined the Wish Granters board in 2021 as a board member, and he is excited about the future of Wish Granters as it gives him the opportunity to make a difference people’s lives.

Kristin Jackson is passionate about her role as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Wish Granters. It allows her to connect with our amazing wish recipients, plan for the future of this organization and help lead a board of individuals who care as deeply about this mission as she does.

During the day you will find her at Boise State Public Radio serving as the Development Director.  She is also a board member of PRADO, an organization that works with public radio development professionals across the entire public radio system.

In her free time you will find her playing with her three crazy dogs, traveling or out on the town making memories with her son and husband.