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 16 years. Her resume includes over 20 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. Shortly after that, she joined the ServeWyoming team.
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
Executive Assistant
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.
Erin Jarboe
Program Manager
Erin received her Bachelor’s Degree in Denver, CO and reunited with her family in Wyoming. With a background in non-profit work, Erin joined the ServeWyoming team in 2022 after serving at a local nonprofit for many years. Erin is an AmeriCorps Grants Manager and is responsible for a portion of our AmeriCorps State portfolio management. She and fellow Grant Managers develop and manage trainings/technical assistance systems, and conducting outreach efforts to assure high-quality service programs.
Noelle Kron
Grant Manager
Native to Wyoming, Noelle has spent a large portion of her professional career serving local nonprofits and victim advocacy services in Wyoming. Noelle is a strong advocate of assisting those in our community who were in unhealthy or unsafe relationships. This work included victim advocacy, community outreach, education on ending cycles of violence and family violence prevention. Along with her experience in the legal field, Noelle has a wealth of victim service knowledge. Noelle Graduated University of Wyoming in 2021 with her B.A. in Communication and Minor in Criminal Justice. She is ready to use her prior experience and education to help in her position at Serve Wyoming and her life of service to those who serve our community.
Sarah Roberts
Volunteer Coordinator
(AmeriCorps*RSVP – Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Native to Arizona, Sarah moved to Wyoming in approximately 2009. Sarah has a passion and commitment to community service, individual wellness, and human relationships. Sarah graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2020 with her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She then graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2021 with her Master’s degree in Social Work. She has served in the mental health field, provided postsecondary education assistance, served in youth development roles, and worked as an in-home senior care giver.
Tyler Pierce
VISTA Volunteer Coordinator
Trish Hussion
Volunteer Coordinator
Cece Wright
Financial Specialist
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
