About us

Our Team

 

Our Staff

CEO

Bryan Cook

Bryan is a proud lifelong resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He attended the University of Wyoming, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice. He has worked in various capacities in Human Services over the last 25 years. Bryan is very passionate about adoption, having previously worked as an adoption recruiter serving Wyoming foster youth through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption/Wendy’s Wonderful Kids for 10 years. Prior to joining the Wyoming Children’s Society as CEO in September 2024, Bryan was the Executive Director of the Wyoming Citizen Review Panel for 5 years.

Bryan and his wife Margie have raised two children.

ADOPTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

KRISTI ROBERTS

Kristi graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2007 with her Bachelor of Social Work. She and her husband, Andrew, are natives of Cheyenne. With the aid of Wyoming Children’s Society, they adopted two siblings from Russia in 2010.

 Kristi began working for Wyoming Children’s Society in 2008. She enjoys supporting families through the process of international and domestic adoption as well as working with birth parents.

About me

  • When I was a child, I wanted to be a dispatcher.
  • I have 3 dogs whose names are Sophie, Wren and Rosie.
  • My favorite season is summer.

LCSW-PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR

ELIZABETH LINDLY

Adoption has always been part of Liz’s life. Her mom, Carol, served as the director of the agency since Liz was a child and she spent many days here at the office. Liz’s three siblings joined their family through adoption, so she doesn’t know any different but is sure there isn’t anything better! 

 Liz works full-time in the public school system in Denver and loves this important work. She has always remained grateful to remain close to Wyoming and be able to work part-time in both Colorado and Wyoming, continuing her work in the field of adoption. 

 When Liz isn’t working, she enjoys exploring Denver’s many restaurants and music venues, traveling with family, and reading as many books as possible. 

About me

  • My favorite books are American Marriage, Daisy Jones & The Six, and (always) To Kill a Mockingbird.
  • If I could have any superpower, it would be invisibility. I could finally people-watch and eavesdrop without it being weird!
  • My favorite season is fall. It feels new and fresh and I wish it lasted longer!

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CHRISTY LECLERCQ, MSW

In 2007, Christy graduated from the University of Denver with her Master of Social Work. She has worked in the field with children and families in numerous capacities including; mental health, addictions, the criminal justice system and human services. Christy and her husband, Quintin, reside in Casper where they are grateful to raise their four sons. 

Christy started working with Wyoming Children’s Society in 2014. As an adoptee herself, she has a personal perspective and understanding about the process of adoption. She believes it is a great honor to work with the birth families and adoptive families this agency serves.

About me

  • My favorite color is turquoise and any shade close.
  • My favorite childhood memory is riding horses with my family in the great outdoors of Wyoming.
  • My first car was an 80’s Wood trimmed Grand Jeep Wagoneer. The only reason I was viewed as “fairly cool” driving this around in high school, was due to being able to drive before most of my friends and being able to fit a lot of people in it! I gave it the respect it deserved as my very proper Grandmother gave it to me. 

SOCIAL WORKER

CAROL BURMAN LINDLY

Carol has dedicated her life to working with children and families. Following graduation from the University of Wyoming where Carol earned a Bachelor of Social Work, she worked with youth in residential treatment and later worked for the state investigating child abuse and neglect.

In 1988, Carol began her work with Wyoming Children’s Society working with adoptive families and with young women facing unplanned pregnancies.

Carol and her husband, Steve, have raised four children, three of whom were adopted from Korea.

Our Board

Dr. William J. Horam

President | Meet Dr. Horam >

Kelly Clarke

Vice President | Meet Kelly >

Melissa Theriault

Secretary | Meet Melissa >

Dr. Rene Hinkle

Board Member | Meet Dr. Hinkle >

 

Lindsay Woznick

Board Member | Meet Lindsay >

Jenny Krause

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Erin Milburn

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Sara Pedersen

Board Member | Meet Sara >

Dr. Danae Stampfli

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Heather Morgan

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Jillian Balow

Board Member | Meet Jillian >

Dr. Karen Delbridge

Board Member | Meet Dr. Delbridge >

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