Our 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.
Our Work
The Wyoming Afterschool Network was founded on June 12, 2007 to support and promote quality, education-based out of school time (OST) programs that positively impact Wyoming’s youth and families.
After eighteen years of advancing opportunities for youth across the state, the organization steped into a bold new era with a name that matches its evolving mission. Known as the Wyoming Enrichment Network (WYEN) since May 7, 2025, the organization is reaffirming its commitment to connecting communities, educators, and organizations to the resources that help all Wyoming youth thrive beyond the bell.
We are proud to be a Wyoming Community Foundation Priority Fund and to be part of the 50 State Afterschool Network funded through the C.S. Mott Foundation.
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
WYEN’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.
- 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs Across the State
- Afterschool Alliance
- C. S. Mott Foundation
- National AfterSchool Association
- Office of the Governor
- Sargent Foundation
- Wyoming Community Foundation
- Wyoming Department of Education
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
