Latisha Hill

Age: 38

Job title/company: Senior vice president, Avista Development.

Education: B.A., Washington State University; M.A. in urban and regional planning, Eastern Washington University. 

Tell us about your career so far. I have been blessed with so many opportunities. My passions have always found energy within the work of economic prosperity. Whether it was expressed through grassroots work in neighborhood business corridors, small business development, or supporting the implementation of large-scale community investments like transportation, my career has been a journey cemented in the values of cross-sector collaborations and visions. With more than 125 years of community involvement, Avista has been a great place for me to grow and contribute. 

What are your aspirations? I see every single day as a gift. I don’t bank on tomorrows. As a result, wherever I am I aspire to contribute in a way that is both relevant and impactful. In my work, in my home, in whatever capacity I serve, my intention is to be fully engaged and to deliver in a way that is worthy of the task and the greater vision. 

Tell us about your mentor, or someone you look to for inspiration. I like to say that I have been raised by a village. My family, teachers, and countless community leaders have inspired me. But my greatest mentor was my grandfather Oscar Shines Sr. A humble giant, he taught me to work hard, to love people, and to grant grace to myself and others. And that no matter what I chose to do, I should do it with integrity and sweat equity. 

What generational stereotype do you feel strong about? I’m not a fan of generational stereotypes. People are people. 

Something interesting/random about yourself. I love a good spontaneous dance party. I have strobe lights under my living room couch, just in case.