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Carrie Corrigan-Maki
I have lived in Casper for most of my life with the exception of a couple years in Bozeman, MT for school, but mostly for fun. I attended Montana State University for a brief time and moved back to Casper to attend Casper College. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from University of Wyoming. I have recently been accepted into graduate school through the University of Wyoming and will begin working on my Masters of Counseling Education this fall. I currently work at Casper College and have been a member of CYPN for a year and currently sit on the board. I enjoy all the wonderful things CYPN has to offer our community and its members. I have met some really wonderful people through this organization and I look forward to continued service with our club.
Leah Reeb
I currently serve as the President of CYPN. I was born and raised in Casper and still enjoy calling it my home. I received two Associates degrees at Casper College in Social Science and Criminal Justice, and a Bachelors Degree in Political and Social Science with a minor in History from the University of Wyoming (UW). I graduated in May 2008 from UW with my Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA). I spent almost two years interning in the City Manager’s office prior to becoming the Metropolitan Planning Organization Planner for the City of Casper.
In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors taking part in such activities as mountain biking, hiking, floating the ‘vast’ river or boating at the lake… and of course hanging out with my great friends, family, and my chocolate labs. I enjoy traveling all over and hope to make it to Greece within the next two years!
CYPN has been a great addition to my life professionally and personally. I have made great connections and have developed great relationships with other young professionals whom I can call best friends.
Brett Governanti
Brett has been living in Wyoming for three year and feels very much at home here in Casper. He currently serves as the CYPN Vice President and is employed as GIS Technician for the City of Casper. He basically work with digital map layers. Brett went to college at Miami University of Oxford, Ohio. He received a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology focusing on cultural anthropology and later a Master’s Degree of Environmental Science focusing on environmental management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In January 2008, Brett was chosen to be the treasurer of the Downtown Casper Community Farmers Market. He and the committee are currently working to bring a Wyoming-supplied, high-energy market to Casper's downtown area. Please check the Downtown Casper Community Farmers Market website for more information and for the market dates for summer 2008!
Richard Hawley
Richard is the Project/Grants Coordinator for U.S. Senator Mike Enzi. His main responsibilities are to help communities, business and individuals find funds or a program that will help the group succeed in their goals. A father of one and a foster parent of many, Richard started his political career in 1999 in Senator Enzi’s press office. He has also held positions as a Staff Assistant, Correspondence Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator and Correspondence Manager for Senator Enzi. Prior to adopting his son, Richard spent four years as a scholarship coordinator with a budget of $2.5 million annually; and a manger in several industries including food service, call centers and retail stores. Today Richard offers a wide range of coaching and education programs and services – from individual coaching and training, to seminars and keynote speeches. He is also a small business owner. He and his wife Elizabeth own and operate a 40 child preschool in Casper. Richard Hawley, Project/Grants Coordinator: richard_hawley@enzi.senate.gov
Danielle Armstrong
I was born and raised in the great City of Casper. I graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a minor in Criminal Justice. During school, I was an intern at Wyoming Medical Center in the Human Resources Department. After graduation, I worked in Risk Management and Human Resources for the City of Casper for 3 years. I am proud to say in late 2007, I returned to Wyoming Medical Center as a Human Resources Representative. I am in the process of a Master’s Degree in Leadership and will graduate in May 2009.
I take pleasure in spending time at the lake, water skiing, camping, mountain biking, working out, watching hockey, playing softball, and most of all, being with my black lab named Diesel. My family and friends have been great supporters in my life and keep me motivated to conquer more challenges.
I currently hold a board member position for CYPN, and am proud to say I am affiliated with this talented group of exceptional professional’s. I am very passionate about my career and CYPN has helped me with networking and expanding as a professional.
Chelse DePaolo
Chelse is a Casper native and currently works as the GEAR-UP Site Coordinator for Casper College. She is passionate about her work and believes strongly in helping the youth which her program serves. She also enjoys being involved with the campus and serves on multiple boards and committees.
Chelse is a Missouri Valley College graduate where she attended for four years on a volleyball scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and is currently working to earn a Masters degree in Organizational Management through Chadron State College.
She loves the Casper community and takes pride in being a founder of CYPN. Serving as the current club president has been one of her most rewarding experiences and she is looking forward to another year with the board as the past president. You can find Chelse camping, fishing, floating the river or enjoying the lake during summer months with family and friends. Fall and winter bring her back indoors to coaching AAU volleyball and the community service projects which her club takes part in.
Sarah Wilson
Sarah currently works as the Site Specialist for the GEAR-UP program at Casper College. She is originally from Chadron, Nebraska and briefly attended college in Kansas City Missouri before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Chadron State College. After completing her degree she headed for “Big Sky Country” to attended Montana State University. While there, she earned a Master of Education Degree in Adult and Higher Education, Student Affairs concentration.
When she is not working or going to school she enjoys dancing, traveling, completing outdoor adventures, spending time with my beloved family and friends as well as pursuing my goal of becoming “the coolest aunt ever.”
As a founding member of CYPN she is proud to be associated with such a wonderful group of people; who work together to make a difference in the community.
Sarah Rice
I was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. After high school, I went on to explore new places and found myself in Portland Oregon for 5 years. I enjoyed my time in the Pacific Northwest and to this day I still love the rain; but the love for my family and my passion for the Rocky Mountain region drew me back home.
I currently work at the Wyo Central Federal Credit Union as the Senior Collector. I also attend Casper College in my seemingly never-ending drive to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree. I recently got married to my wonderful husband in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. I love the outdoors: camping, fishing, hiking, and hanging out at the lake to catch a good tan. I love photography and hope that I might learn to squeeze in more time to take free lance shots.
I currently hold the Activity Chair Director position on the CYPN board. I am involved in helping find new ideas for Club events as well as planning and hosting those events. In our first year of being an organized club, we were able to assist numerous organizations in town and I can’t wait to continue our community involvement! Being an active member of CYPN has expanded my love for our community while increasing my quality of life within Casper. Our community is very closely knit and I love to network and meet new people. CYPN has both helped me in my professional career and enhanced my passion for getting to know the Casper Natives.
Michelle Alexander
I currently serve as the Treasurer for CYPN. I was born and raised in Casper. I lived in Wisconsin for 2 years and made my way back to Casper after my daughter was born. I now have 2 beautiful children.
I work with my dad at the Jim Waldron Agency Farmers Insurance as a licensed producer. I have been licensed for 3 ½ years and am currently working on my Financial Services license. In 2001 I graduated from The Academy of Hair Design in Casper as a licensed cosmetologist. I occasionally work at Unique Reflections.
In my spare time I love to be with my family, kids and my friends. I like to hang out at lake, ride motorcycles, workout and I love to be outside.
In the year that we have been a club I have met some wonderful people and made some great new friends whom I consider my best friends! I have grown tremendously professionally and personally. We have been involved in some wonderful community events that have given us the chance to meet some wonderful people in our community. Knowing that we have made and will continue to make a difference in not only our community but nationally and internationally is absolutely amazing!! I started our involvement with the Natrona County Homeless Students Facilitator and the Wyoming Cavalry in raising funds and awareness for the homeless children in our community. My hopes are to have an annual Cavalry game to benefit the homeless kids in our community.
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