Meet The Team
President
Rebekah Sweet came on to the group originally as the Graphic Designer. After some resignations from the board, Sweet and another saw the need for Hope Always, WY to continue to grow and help the community. She was voted in as President in 2022.
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Sweet is a graduate of Laramie County Community College with an Associate in Multimedia. She graduated with high honors and is a member of PTK. She is currently studying music at LCCC.
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She has written and published two books, "A Heart's Inscriptions," and "An Author's Plots." She owns her own business, RMS Productions, LLC, is a music teacher, has designed several websites, and has started several pages and groups on social media for clients and personal.
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Sweet designed the logo for Hope Always, WY and other companies.
Vice President
Dr. Kyle Cardel was chosen by Sweet to be her VP. He is an original member of the group and is the wheel to how Hope Always, WY was started.
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Cardel, also saw the need and importance of Hope Always, WY in the community and in helping suicide survivors or families of the victims.
Cardel is a suicide survivor himself.
Secretary
Marilyn Lund heard about the first Hope Always, WY seminar from Volunteers of America about Suicide Awareness with Dr. Sleeth..."I lost a friend to suicide and know many people who struggle with the thoughts. I wanted to help."
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She joined after the conference (and was voted as Secretary) to make sure that Hope Always continues.
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"Suicide is the #1 killer in Wyoming... not something we should be proud of. Hope Always WY is a Christian based organization and I know without Him in my life... it would have turned out differently."
Lund has an Associates Degree in Journalism. And is also working on getting a Ministry license.
On the side she enjoys reading, cooking and walking. Rescues dogs and spends extra time working with the Elderly. She also loves photography.
Currently, she is working as an Activity Assistant Director in a nursing home.
Treasurer
Samuel Sweet came on as the new Treasurer after the first stepped down. Originally he wanted and still wants to help in technology that Hope Always, WY plans in making videos, trailers, etc. for the future.
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Sweet has a degree in Computer Information Systems and is a great asset to the group in technology needs and trouble they may run into.
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He also saw the need for why Hope Always, WY is important to the community and how it is important for Christians (especially) to know how to help others in this area of need.
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Sweet loves the outdoors. He loves hunting, fishing, hiking, etc. He is also excellent at LEGO building. He loves to rebuild computers.
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Other Committee Members
Ruby Johnson
Karla Dieters
Former Board Members
Patricia Francis
Ron Kramer
Dr. Dick Berry
Bob Wilson
Bryan Kozak
Rick Morse
Dan Meyer
Joann Hunter
Marty Larsen