Ignite. Connect. Create.
Together we can strengthen our communities.
ServeWyoming is our State’s center for volunteerism and national service. We exist to help implement and coordinate the AmeriCorps programs, as well as build, maintain and mobilize the volunteer infrastructure we believe necessary to address the critical needs in our State. We also collaborate with other AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs such as AmeriCorps*VISTA and AmeriCorps Seniors*RSVP and VGF*Service Learning.
Our Mission
Bringing people together through service.
ServeWyoming is our State’s commission on national and community service.
We exist to help implement and coordinate the AmeriCorps programs, as well as build, maintain and mobilize the volunteer infrastructure we believe necessary to address the critical needs in our State. We also collaborate with other AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs such as AmeriCorps*VISTA, AmeriCorps*VGF (Service Learning) and AmeriCorps Seniors*RSVP.
Team
Our Staff
Shelly McAlpin
Executive Director
McAlpin was appointed Executive Director for ServeWyoming in 2012 and has been with ServeWyoming for over 19 years. Her resume includes over 25 years of experience in non-profit management including grant administration, program coordination, emergency volunteer coordination, fund development, policy administration and new program development. She holds a master’s degree in Political Science/Foreign Policy & a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wyoming. In addition, she is certified in volunteer management. Prior to this appointment, Shelly was the program director for ServeWyoming, coordinating and developing the VolunteerWyoming component of ServeWyoming while supervising the AmeriCorps*VISTA program. Shelly was originally introduced to ServeWyoming as a volunteer.
Wendy Luck
Division Manager of Volunteers Program
Luck has over 20 years of experience in volunteer and emergency management, recruitment, training, coordination, and organization and holds a master’s degree in Crisis and Emergency Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She enjoys a life of service, helping those who help us in the volunteer community. She previously served the citizens of Wyoming as an AmeriCorps member at Casper’s Life Steps Campus, the Casper/Natrona County Medical Reserve Corps as Unit Coordinator and as a Fire Fighter and EMS Training Captain with Evansville Emergency Services. She also has years of experience volunteering with many partner organizations and is proud to now be a member of the ServeWyoming team assisting those very same organizations.
Michelle Reynolds
Volunteer Coordinator, Asst.
(AmeriCorps*RSCP – Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Reynolds was born and raised in Wyoming. As a lifetime public servant, Michelle enjoys serving the community from the behind the scenes and feels that being a public servant in the community is one of the most rewarding things in her life. Outside of family, Michelle enjoys long walks, traveling and believes that every day is a new day to always try something new.
Megan Jensen
Grant Manager
Her professional experience also includes compliance and auditing work, including internal audits, documentation review, and monitoring adherence to federal regulations and reporting requirements. Megan is familiar with federal compliance frameworks such as the CFR, OIG guidance, and related reporting standards.
Megan is motivated by meaningful work and enjoys supporting initiatives that create lasting impact. She brings curiosity and a love of learning to her work, especially when it comes to understanding how programs and systems work together to drive results. As a proud Wyomingite, she cares deeply about her community and culture and believes in supporting opportunities that strengthen children, families, and animal welfare across Wyoming.
Leaders
Our Board
Melissa Stahley-Cummings, Chairman, Casper
Andrea Harrington, Vice-Chairman, Cheyenne
Kathryn Primrose Secretary, Lander
Melissa Amick, Commissioner, Cheyenne
Gabi Farmer, Commissioner, Casper
Kenya Haynes Commissioner, Casper
Nancy McKenzie Commissioner, Cheyenne
JoAnn Numoto, Commissioner, Cheyenne
Joey Samudio, Commissioner, Arvada
Jessica Stanbury, Commissioner, Casper
Gus Stonum, Commissioner, Laramie
Nikki Ulug, Commissioner, Sheridan
Cindy Unger, Commissioner, Casper
Dean Welch, Commissioner, Casper
Kevin Wilson, Commissioner, Lander
Ex-Officio
Julie Nash
AmeriCorps Regional Office
Christina West
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services