Staff

Shelly O’QuinnKristina Sabestinas is the Executive Director of The George Nethercutt Foundation. As the Executive Director of The George Nethercutt Foundation, Kristina oversees all aspects of the Foundation’s mission to equip college students with the civic education and leadership experience they need to make a difference in their community, our country, and the world. 

Kristina previously served as the Deputy District Director for U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s Spokane Office.  During her four years with Rep. McMorris Rodgers, she oversaw outreach on issues including Education and Workforce Development, Down syndrome, Women’s Issues, and Federal Grant and Non-Profit funding. 

Kristina is completing her degree in Journalism and Government at Eastern Washington University.  She and her husband, Justin, have two children.  In her free time, Kristina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing the piano, and enjoying all the great outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer.

Our Mission

To develop in young adults an understanding of government, business, public policy issues and civics, and to foster leadership qualities that will add value to their communities.

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Highlights

"Songs are often written by people who are witnesses to history," – George Nethercutt.

In Tune With America quotes from 80 contemporaneous songs to tell the sweeping story of United States history from the American Revolution to the modern day. The book is an approachable, easy to read, non-partisan narrative readers of all ages will enjoy.