From Downtown Spokane to STCU: Marty Dickinson’s Blueprint for Collaboration

Marty Dickinson is one of Spokane’s most trusted voices when it comes to community building, civic leadership, and collaboration that drives real change.From her early days working in telecom to becoming CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership—and now leading community and marketing efforts at STCU—Marty has spent her career at the intersection of business, government, and grassroots impact.In this episode of the Launchpad Innovators Podcast, Marty shares how her family’s move from British Columbia to Spokane shaped her path, and how she’s remained focused on creating opportunities for others ever since.We talk about building coalitions, addressing complex issues like homelessness, supporting innovation through strategic partnerships, and the role women are playing in shaping Spokane’s economic future. Her insights are a masterclass in leadership rooted in empathy, resilience, and results.