About WYAA
Our Work
The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance (WYAA) was created June 12, 2007 to support and promote quality, education-based out of school time (OST) programs that positively impact Wyoming’s youth and families. WYAA is a linchpin, connecting afterschool providers to the necessary resources, technical assistance and training opportunities.
WYAA is part of the 50 State Afterschool Network funded through the C.S. Mott Foundation.
High-Quality Afterschool/Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs support successful outcomes for youth by providing:
- Physical and psychological safety and security
- Structure that is developmentally appropriate, with clear expectations for behavior
- Opportunities to make decisions, participate in rule-making and take on leadership roles
- Emotional and moral support
- Opportunities to learn how to form close, durable human relationships
A sense of belonging and value - Opportunities to build and master skills
- Strong links between families, schools and broader community resources
MISSION:
Staff
Michelle Sullivan
Director
michelle@wycf.org
o: 307-335-9922
c: 307-752-1637
Emily Vercoe
Program Associate
emilyv@wycf.org
o: 307-721-8300
Kate Foster
Program Associate
katefoster@wycf.org
o: 307-335-9922
Our Partners
WYAA’s partners help create a sustainable structure of statewide school-community partnerships. Our partners assist in securing the resources needed to sustain new and existing afterschool programs and ensure high-quality afterschool programs.
- C. S. Mott Foundation
- John P. Ellbogen Foundation
- Sargent Foundation
- Wyoming Department of Education
- 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs Across the State
- Office of the Governor
- Afterschool Alliance
- National AfterSchool Association
Expert Advisory board
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Chair
2007 – Present
Laramie County School District #1
White Riley Peterson Fellow
KAREN BIERHAUS
Secretary
2012 – Present
WDE – 21st CCLC Coordinator
STEVE HAMAKER
2010 – Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wyoming
JENNIFER BECKSTEAD
2023 – Present
Natrona County Library
JOEY BURKE
2023 – Present
Boys & Girls Club of Douglas
What Better time than now?
Join us and make a difference in your community today.
Mission: We bridge the gap between Wyoming’s out-of-school programs and the communities they uplift, fueling them with resources, support and opportunities that inspire lifelong learning, growth and connection.
Family of Funds
