Meet our Staff.
Bryan Cook
Executive Director
Bryan Cook came to WYCRP in July 2019 after being an adoption recruiter for the past 10 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice from the University of Wyoming in 1999. Bryan is very passionate about assisting children and families and has worked in Human Services for the past 20 years in various capacities. Bryan is a native of Cheyenne and enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Josie Brittain
Program Supervisor, Parents As Teachers
Josie Brittain manages Albany, Laramie and Sweetwater counties as the Program Supervisor for Parents as Teachers. She was born and raised in Wyoming, and has resided in Cheyenne for the past eight years. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wyoming in Family and Consumer Sciences, with a focus on Professional Child Development. Josie has a strong passion for the Parents as Teachers program and the empowerment it brings to the families we serve.
Cami Trekell
Parent Educator, Parents as Teachers
Cami Trekell is a Parent Educator, going on her third year, in the Sweetwater County area of Wyoming. She's earned a bachelors degree at the University of Wyoming for Elementary Education specializing in diversity and sign language.
Born and raised in Rock Springs, moved to Laramie to finish college then to Jackson to teach before ultimately moving back to Rock Springs to be close to family. Working as a title one paraprofessional, taught Kindergarten to then making an adventure to earn Early Childhood certificate to teach at a Preschool Center. Her hobbies are to spend quality family time, going outdoors in all seasons and exploring, traveling, and making memories that will last a lifetime!
Heather Adams
Parent Educator, Laramie County
I have a B.S. in Child Development from Florida State University, with post-graduate emphases in Infancy and Parenting. I enjoy and have experience working with diverse populations. I particularly enjoy helping parents recognize their strengths, helping them build on them, understanding their child's developmental changes, and how everything they do together has an impact on their relationship and their child's development.
Ruth Troyanek
Parent Educator, Parents as Teachers, Albany County
Ruth Troyanek has lived in Laramie, Wyoming since 2003 and started working as a Parent Educator in 2019. She learned she loved working with families with young children when she was working as a children’s librarian. She is passionate about connecting parents and children with the resources and books they need and want. Ruth enjoys exercising outdoors with her friends, family and golden retriever.
Jessie Brewster
Parent Educator, Parents As Teachers, Albany County
Jessie Brewster was raised in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley in Montana. As a stay at home Mom of 3 wonderful kids she attained an Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Communication Studies at University of Montana. Jessie started her career in 2017 as a Family Advocate at a Resource Center at the edge of the Blackfeet Reservation working with families and youth. Her career brought her and her family to Laramie Wyoming where she was able to become a Parent Educator for Albany County. Jessie has a passion for supporting parents, in their journeys in a holistic approach with understanding. She also enjoys an array of hobbies such as sewing, crochet, painting and hiking with her family.
Ellie Gardner
Parent Educator in Laramie County
Ellie was raised in Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Business Management degree. She was fortunate to have the opportunity to have a year long internship at Disney World. Ellie has worked in many different roles in Early Childhood for the last 10 years. Her passion is helping parents see their potential in building strong relationships and guiding their children. In her free time, she supports the community by serving on the board for Community Action of Laramie County, and spending time with her dogs.
Jennifer Carr
Parent Educator in Sweetwater County
Jennifer Carr is a Parent Educator for Sweetwater County. She has a BS in Secondary Education from Indiana University and a BA in Mass Communications from Auburn University. Jennifer has worked with children and families off and on for the past 20 years. She is passionate about supporting the entire family and matching them to resources they need, all while seeing the children learn and grow. Jennifer is originally from Indiana and transplanted to Wyoming 8 years ago. She enjoys spending time with her two kids, traveling, bowling, tending to her extensive collection of plants, and cooking for family and friends.
Amber Mignosa
Parent Educator, Parents as Teachers, Laramie County
Amber supports families in Laramie County, Wyoming, as a Parent Educator. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, with an emphasis on social services. Amber was fortunate to be a stay at home mom to her two wonderful children while traveling overseas. She has always enjoyed supporting and working with a diverse population. She takes great pleasure engaging with her community while learning cultural differences and empowering those around her. In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, camping, and volunteering.
Angy Fox
Office Manager
Angy Fox is an Iowa native who has 32 years of business experience. She enjoys crafting, reading, traveling and gardening in her spare time.She enjoys traveling to the Dominican Republic, Mexico and New Orleans. She is married and her two daughters are both in college. This is her first experience working with a nonprofit, and Angy is very passionate about her work.