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MEET THE STAFF All of our staff is dedicated to providing an unparalleled level of support and will help you navigate whatever barrier you are faced with. |
Executive and Marketing Team
Tifany Resser, Executive Director
tifany@compass4families.org
307-675-2263
Tifany joined Compass in 2014 and has spent more than a decade serving in almost every corner of the organization. She has worked as a visitation supervisor, parent educator, childcare lead, program manager, office administrator, and Director of Administration before stepping into the Executive Director role in 2023. That breadth of experience grounds her leadership in collaboration, a mission- first mindset, and a deep respect for the families Compass serves and the people doing the work alongside her.
A graduate of the University of Wyoming, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology summa cum laude, Tifany credits both her education and her lived experiences with shaping her perspective on family support. She grew up understanding that families often carry stories far more complex than what the world sees. That life isn’t always smooth, and it can unfold with its share of bumps, setbacks, and second chances. Those early experiences shaped her belief that everyone deserves connection, grace, and room to grow. These beliefs guide her leadership and the culture she works to foster at Compass.
Outside of her role, Tifany loves to write and enjoys contributing to The Sheridan Press, where she shares reflections on parenting, community, and the idea that perfection is overrated, that the messy, imperfect, everyday moments (the ones no one posts on Instagram) are often the ones that shape us most. Writing gives her another way to encourage connection and remind people that none of us have to navigate life alone.
Her proudest role, though, is being a mom. Together with her husband, raising their two boys is the greatest joy of her life. They continue to teach her patience, perspective, and that most big conversations happen in the car on the way to whatever game or meet is on the schedule that week, usually when she least expects it.
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Kavee Smith, Executive Assistant
kavee@compass4families.org
307-675-2269
Kavee Smith was born and raised in Wyoming and graduated from Sheridan College with an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Her love and passion for kids started at a very young age where she ended up working as a preschool teacher for 7 years. As her dream of changing the lives of children continued, Kavee began working at Compass Center for Families in June 2019 as a Visitation Specialist. She enjoys watching families grow and create long-lasting, healthy relationships and is ecstatic to work for an
organization that supports that same passion. In 2021, Kavee switched roles and helped with office duties and direct services for a while before becoming the Executive Assistant in 2023. Outside of work, Kavee cherishes making memories with her family and friends.
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Aundrea McKenzie, Marketing Coordinator
aundrea@compass4families.org
307-675-2265
Aundrea McKenzie began working at Compass within the Visitation Program in October of 2017, then started in Parent Enrichment in 2018, and in November of 2023, became the Marketing Coordinator. Aundrea grew up in Washington state, then moved to Wyoming in 2009. Before Compass, Aundrea worked at a preschool and always loved working with children of all ages. Aundrea has a background in psychology, with interest in child psychology. She feels strongly for helping families in need and is delighted to have found her place at Compass. In her free time, Aundrea likes to spend time with her family, and friends, or to curl up with a good book.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Shannon Sickler, CASA Program Manager
shannon@compass4families.org
307-425-1081
Shannon Sickler has been working for Compass Center for Families since June of 2013. Shannon began as a visitation supervisor and later moved into the role of Visitation Program Manager/Johnson County office manager. In 2016, Shannon became a certified mediation specialist through the Florida Family Association of Mediation Specialists. She helps never-married couples create a co-parenting custody plan for their children when the adult relationship ends. In 2020, Shannon was selected to serve on the Supervised Visitation Network (SVN) National Board of Directors informing supervised visitation programming and policy on the national level. Shannon is passionate about helping families succeed in their parenting/co-parenting journeys. In 2022, Shannon took on the role of CASA Program Manager in Sheridan County, and then later in Johnson County as well. She has three boys and two beautiful grandchildren. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her family camping, fishing or traveling.
Parent Enrichment Program
Kim Pope, Parent Enrichment Program Manager
kim@compass4families.org
307-425-1079
Kim Pope has been with Compass Center for Families since August of 2014. Kim graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2000 with a bachelors in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood. She worked for 16 years as a preschool teacher. Kim’s passion is working with families and supporting them with parenting. She enjoys building relationships with the families and creating an environment of support. When not at work, Kim enjoys spending time with her four adult children and grandchildren. They enjoy spending days outdoors.
Ryan Charest, Parent Educator
ryan@compass4families.org
Ryan moved to Sheridan in 2013 and has served as a pastor at Real Life Church. During his time here in Sheridan he has had a growing desire to serve families in our community through practical ways which lead to him joining Compass in February of 2022. Ryan’s degree in Youth Ministry and being certified as Life Coach fits perfectly into his role here at Compass that helps people identify and accomplish goals in their lives. Ryan thoroughly enjoys getting to know people and loves building relationships with them through hearing their story. Ryan and his wife have 3 kids which are all involved with track and field. As a family, they enjoy playing board games, fishing, church camp and giving each other a hard time. You can often find Ryan enjoying an episode of the “Big Bang Theory” or watching an Oakland A’s baseball game.
Polly Saywell, Parent Educator
polly@compass4families.org
Polly’s journey with Compass started in 2007 when she became a visitation supervisor. This role allowed her to be a full time parent to her infant daughter while using the skills she had gained in her previous experience as a speech/language pathologist. The following three years saw her in other parts of the Compass offices as she first became a CASA volunteer, the CASA volunteer coordinator and then joined the board of Directors. In 2010 Polly left Compass to start a full time job as a Family Service Coordinator at the Child Development Center. Polly has recently returned to the Compass family as a Parent Educator. She is delighted to put her knowledge of child development and parent/child interaction to use with Compass families. Polly has lived in Sheridan, WY for nearly 20 years but retains a strong English accent as she spends so much time listening to English radio!
Family Visitation and Safe Exchange Program
LouAnn Larsen, Program Manager
visitation.sc@compass4families.org
307-675-2270
LouAnn Larsen has worked for Compass Center for Families since October of 2017. LouAnn brings 20+ years of office management experience. LouAnn is certified in Supervised Program Management by the Supervised Visitation Network and has extensive training in Trauma,Child Abuse, Attachment, Motivational Interviewing, ACES, Mental Health First Aid, De-escalation, QPR/Suicide Prevention, Human Trafficking, Foster Care, Juvenile Courts, Family Abductions, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Sexual Assualt, Domestic Violence, CPR and First Aid. LouAnn is passionate about helping families who are dealing with and trying to survive through some of the hardest and darkest times in their lives, being separated from their children. LouAnn understands the importance of family relationships and works diligently to help families preserve and nurture those relationships. LouAnn is an abstract artist and avid reader. When she’s not painting or reading, she often spends weekends with her family at various sports tournaments and games.
Whitney Davies, Visitation Specialist and Parent Educator
whitney@compass4families.org
Whitney has partnered with Compass for a few years but has just joined the team as a Visitation Specialist and Parent Educator. Whitney has an amazing husband, three beautiful daughters, two crazy dogs, and two rabbits. Her heart is for strengthening families and helping them succeed. Whitney and her husband are Pastors and love their little community of Buffalo. Whitney and her husband try to give back in any way that they can. Whitney is originally from Pennsylvania, but her and her husband moved to Wyoming 11 years ago. Whitney considers herself a Wyoming Girl at heart!
Megan Sharp, Visitation Specialist and Parent Educator
megan@compass4families.org
Megan joined Compass Center for Families as a Visitation Specialist. She has worked as a customer service representative for 30 years and wanted to try something new and challenging. Working in this position helped her discover a passion for assisting and supporting people, regardless of their background. Megan worked as a grade school substitute teacher for many years and enjoyed making learning fun and finding new ways to help children learn. Megan’s compassion for family has brought her a bonus family which she has supported and guided as her own. She has 3 adult daughters, 1 bonus daughter, 1 grandson, and 2 bonus grandkids. They enjoy holidays, birthdays, and well just getting together. Megan spends her spare time gardening, decorating, listening to music, and spending time with her family. Working at Compass has brought her opportunities to share her experience and hope with others. She believes that life can be tough at times, but there is always hope.
Raegan Allred, Visitation Specialist, Parent Educator, and CASA Volunteer
raegan@compass4families.org
Lindsey Martinez, Visitation Specialist
lindsey@compass4families.org
Lindsey was born and raised in Cody Wyoming and has lived in Sheridan for over 10 years. Lindsey graduated Summa Cum Laude from Chadron State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Lindsey has used her education as a special education paraprofessional for school district #2. Lindsey is excited to be part of a team committed to aiding families in a time of need. Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband Marty, and their three dogs Hank, Finn, and Pherb, tending their chickens, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She also loves hanging out with her mom, having fun with the grandkids, and playing pinochle.
Harlie Young, Visitation Specialist
harlie@compass4families.org
Randi Owen, Visitation Specialist
randi@compass4families.org
Parent Liaison Program
Kim Pope, Johnson County Parent Liaison
kpope@jcsd1.us
307-620-5877
Kim Pope has been with Compass Center for Families since August of 2014. Kim graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2000 with a bachelors in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood. She worked for 16 years as a preschool teacher. Kim’s passion is working with families and supporting them with parenting. She enjoys building relationships with the families and creating an environment of support. When not at work, Kim enjoys spending time with her four adult children and eight grandchildren. They enjoy spending days outdoors.
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Kelly Rickett, Parent Liaison for Highland Park Elementary School
kelly.rickett@scsd2.com
307-752-1021
Kelly Rickett has been the parent liaison at Highland Park Elementary School since 2015 and has called Sheridan home for many years. With a Bachelor’s degree from UW in Family consumer Science and Early Childhood Education and a minor in Psychology, Kelly is dedicated to supporting families in Sheridan. When Kelly isn't working, you can find her spending time with her husband Jeff and their two children, enjoying her family cabin, reading, working out at the Y, spending time with friends or rooting for the Wyoming Cowboys at games.
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Amber Gable, Parent Liaison for Meadowlark, Sagebrush, and Story Elementary Schools
amber.gable@scsd2.com
307-763-8798
Amber Gable is the parent liaison for Sagebrush and Meadowlark Elementary schools. Amber graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2006 with a degree in Social Work. Before starting at Compass as a Parent Liaison in 2018, she worked for both the state of Wyoming and Sheridan Memorial Hospital in social work roles. Both provided great experience in supporting families and resource connection. When Amber is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, traveling, hiking, climbing, watching movies, and eating sweets! She also loves to garden and relax in her yard when time allows.
Amy Kirkman, Parent Liaison for Sheridan Junior High School
amy.kirkman@scsd2.com
307-461-1546
Graduated from UW with a degree in Psychology in 2003, and a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education in 2008. Since that time, she has worked in non profit settings in Casper, Wyoming, which focused on prevention, families and youth mental health. She has lived in the Sheridan area since 2019, and has experience working with veterans, substance abuse, PTSD and women’s mental health. In her free time, she spends time with her husband and adult children, her pets and enjoying the Big Horn mountains.
Jennifer Jaeger, Parent Liaison for Woodland Park Elementary School
jennifer.jaeger@scsd2.com
307-423-8304
Jennifer has a great appreciation for working with the public and helping families where she can. She is very excited for the opportunity to work with the Woodland Park Elementary staff and families. Jennifer graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelors in Business Administration. She has lived in Sheridan since 2016, and during that time she has raised a family and run a small bakery business from her home. Since 2023, she has been a coach for the youth girls lacrosse team with the Sheridan Mavericks. In her free time, she finds great joy spending time camping with her family.
Cheyanne West, Parent Liaison for Coffeen Elementary School
cheyanne.west@scsd2.com
307-429-9615
Cheyanne West is the parent liaison for Coffeen Elementary School. She grew up in Dayton WY, lived in Mexico City for a year and half, and then graduated college in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology. Later, Cheyanne returned to school to complete her Master's Degree in Social Work from Hawaii Pacific University in 2021. Her Social Work adventures have led her to work with students of all ages with various backgrounds. Cheyanne recently worked at the VA where she had the opportunity to meet with Veterans and help address needs where possible. Cheyanne enjoys spending time with and traveling with her husband and two kids. She also enjoys spending time with her dog and being outside!