Special Olympics Wyoming has a very dynamic staff team to provide the resources and support to our stakeholders for their work. We look forward to hearing from you; please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, suggestions, and celebrations!
Jen Haines
CEO/President
The CEO manages the overall administration and management of the organization, including program services, development, and administration. Hire, lead, and coach a strong management team. Focus on planning and execution, fund development, and relationships with the community. The President & CEO advises the board on policy matters, will ensure plans and policies established by the board are followed and will communicate to the board all significant progress, opportunities, and critical events.
Laura Kelly
Vice President of Programs
This position supervises the Director of Program Services and Director of Unified Champion Schools, and reports to the CEO. Supervision of the Director of Program Services involves work collaboratively to provide support and direction to all Area and Local Programs in Wyoming. Provides leadership to areas of competition, training, athlete recruitment, family services, volunteers, fundraising, and Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs). Supervision of the Director of Unified Champion Schools involves oversight and support of Unified Champion Schools, Unified Sports®, and Young Athletes activities.
Madi Miller
Vice President of Development
This position supervises the Director of Law Enforcement Torch Run and Marketing and Communications Coordinator, and reports to the CEO. The VP of Development executes a revenue plan, provides leadership, direction, and management of continual key fundraising efforts to support the agency’s mission. This position identifies and cultivates new and existing partnerships that increase revenue, including sponsorships, grants, and other funding.
Joe Moran
Director of Program Services
Responsibilities Include: Works closely with volunteers, athletes, coaches, and community partners and acts as a liaison between local programs and the state office. Provides support and direction to area directors and local programs and their activities.
Cathy Bisiar
Director of Law Enforcement Torch Run
Responsibilities Include: Organization, delivery, and support to the Law Enforcement Torch Run in Wyoming including the coordination of Jackalope Jumps.
Director of Unified Champion Schools: Position Open - Please email ceo@specialolympicswy.org to apply
Director of Unified Champion Schools
Responsible for all functions of Unified Champion Schools (UCS). UCS program contact for Special Olympics Wyoming, providing UCS programming and services, information, equipment, and other resources to schools all across the state.
Christine Rodriguez
Office Administrator
Responsibilities Include: Bookkeeping, Area Accounting, Database management, and inventory.
Molly Blomstrom
Office Assistant
Responsibilities Include: Thank you’s, Inventory, Receptionist, filing, data entry, and general office support.
Katy Brittain
Area 1 Director
Responsibilities Include: Providing support to local programs. Provide oversight to Area level competition. Assist in athlete training; program growth, and fundraising activities.
Area 2 Director
Responsibilities Include: Providing support to local programs. Provide oversight to Area level competition. Assist in athlete training; program growth, and fundraising activities in Southwestern Wyoming.
Marsha Dial
Area 3 Director
Responsibilities Include: Providing support to local programs. Provide oversight to Area level competition. Assist in athlete training; program growth, and fundraising activities in Southeastern Wyoming.
Carrie Pilcher
Area 4 Director
Responsibilities Include: Providing support to local programs. Provide oversight to Area level competition. Assist in athlete training; program growth, and fundraising activities in Northeastern Wyoming.
Cathy Nyrkkanen Rosser
Area 5 Director
Responsibilities Include: Providing support to local programs. Provide oversight to Area level competition. Assist in athlete training; program growth, and fundraising activities in East Central Wyoming.