Meet the Team
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Sara Burlingame
Executive Director
Sara (she/her) leads the organization’s advocacy efforts, working to connect local and national partners in expanding LGBTQ advocacy. Sara is a former Wyoming state legislator, representing House District 44 in South Cheyenne. Sara’s background in faith organizing with the Human Rights Campaign has led to life changing partnerships with faith communities. Outside of her work, Sara is a voracious reader as well as a dedicated parent, poet, partner and sometimes artisan bread baker.
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Ammon Medina
Deputy Director
Ammon Medina (he/they) has 10+ years of nonprofit experience. He has an MFA in creative writing and is a current MBA candidate at the University of Wyoming. While they are currently on the executive team, they've worked in communications, development, programs, lobbying, organizing, and consulting. Ammon brings thoughtful guidance to project and change management. He centers authenticity, compassion, and curiosity in his work. In the off hours, Ammon loves making hand-rolled pasta, writing, and playing around on the guitar.
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Sarah Hays
Healthcare Outreach Coordinator
Sarah (she/her) lives in her hometown, Laramie, with her wife and a menagerie of animals. Sarah has spent the last several years working as a park ranger and as a researcher in the fields of ecology and zoology. Recently, Sarah decided to shift her passion of volunteering with the LGBTQ community to the forefront, and is thrilled to get a chance to work with the amazing team at Wyoming Equality. She is most excited about being able to make a meaningful change in people’s lives, and can’t wait to make connections across the state. In her free time, Sarah loves to brew beer, hike, rock climb, run, do archery, create art, foster dogs, and above all, spend time with her amazing wife!
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Santi Murillo
Communications Coordinator
Santi (she/her) is a Wyoming native and lives in Cheyenne with her life partner and three dogs, Luna, Louie and Toto. She attended the University of Wyoming, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. During her time at UW, she became the first transgender athlete at the university, following her passion for cheerleading during her four years of school. She is passionate about advocating for transgender youth and her dream job has always been to dedicate her time working for a non-profit specializing in LGBTQ+ advocacy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her family.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair: Susan Scarlata (she/her) Jackson, WY
Vice Chair: Chad Banks (he/him) Rock Springs, WY
Secretary: Melanie Vigil (she/her) Laramie, WY
Treasurer: Yancy Bonner (she/her) Cody, WY
At-large: Roy Brown (he/him) Wind River Reservation, WY
At-large: Liz Hardwick (she/they) Lander, WY
At-large: Jonathan Green (he/him) Casper, WY