Meet the Team

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Josh Welshans

Youth Leader

I’m originally from San Pedro, California. I currently serve as the Youth Leader of the 509Teens Youth Program, where I empower and support local teens through prevention, wellness, and community connection. Outside of this work, I proudly serve as an Airman in the Air National Guard. I’m passionate about creating positive change and building strong, supportive communities.

Tanisha Arquette

Youth Prevention Specialist

I was born in Yakima and raised in Ellensburg, where I have spent most of my life. I’m a proud mother of five. I earned my Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Substance Use Disorder in 2021 and spent the last 3.5 years working in the community as a Substance Use Disorder Professional. This work has been incredibly meaningful, but as I progressed in my education and reflected on my long-term goals, I realized I wanted to do more with youth. I am passionate about helping youth make healthy choices and build brighter futures through prevention, support, and community connection. I am dedicated to creating safe spaces where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered to overcome challenges related to substance misuse, mental health, and everyday life. 

Jocelyn Newschwander

CWU Intern

I was born and raised in Ellensburg and currently attend CWU as a Psychology major before eventually continuing on to Nursing School.  Personally, I have had many experiences with addiction with my loved ones as well as the community of recovery.  It has always been something I admired and wanted to learn more about or help people with so this was the perfect opportunity for me to gain experience.  Having a safe space to escape with my friends during my teenage years would have been an amazing situation, so helping a place that offers just that is awesome.