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.

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. 

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.