President-Elect
Kaily Koch
As a recent graduate from the Respiratory Therapy Program at Casper College, I bring a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and innovation. In my current role as an RRT at Ivinson Memorial Hospital, I’ve found a passion in improving processes and patient care! When I’m not working I love to spend time with friends, travel, and be outdoors! I am also continuing my education at the University of Wyoming pursuing a bachelors in Healthcare Administration! I recently served as the President of The Student Association of Respiratory care. With this role, I was dedicated to leading and supporting my fellow RT students. I also served on the board as a Student representative for the last two years! As President Elect of the WYSRC, I aim to drive progress, foster collaboration, expand my knowledge, and support our respiratory care community with a forward-thinking approach.
Treasurer
Arie Michelena
Hello, my name is Arie Michelena, and I currently work as a registered respiratory therapist in Laramie. I have lived in Wyoming my whole life and enjoy spending time outdoors or reading a good book. In the fall, I will start my bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration. Growing up, I held leadership positions through FFA, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and the Student Association for Respiratory Care.
Director-at-Large or Delegate
Lori Arnold
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience across various healthcare settings including trauma centers, NICU, PICU, long-term care, rehabilitation, critical access, durable medical equipment and diagnostics. Proudly leading the new Respiratory Therapy Program at Laramie County Community College, focusing on quality education and community service. Passionate about advancing respiratory care and community health. Committed to improving healthcare access and standards. Served in various leadership roles for WySRC and the Big Sky AMES (American Medical Equipment and Supplies) board of directors.
Director-at-Large
Jessica Cline
I have been a respiratory therapist since 2017, serving in pulmonary rehabilitation and bedside care - working through the waves of COVID-19 in the ICU setting. For the past year, I have enjoyed a change to education at Casper College as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor and found a passion in the advancement and future of respiratory therapy. I have served on the board for the past 2 years as director at large, and I have helped in the conferences with building schedules and arranging vendors, assisted in editing and updating both the Bylaws and the Handbook for the board, and done multiple various other tasks to help the society move forward and progress. I am hopeful to continue my work as director at large and continue the betterment of the society.
Director-at-Large
Jennifer Hall
Jenni Gabrielson is very excited to be nominated for the WSRC board. She has been an RRT since 2017. She graduated from the Casper College program and has worked in many aspects of respiratory therapy from pulmonary rehab, home care, and critical care. She works at Banner Wyoming Medical Center and Casper College as an adjunct in the respiratory therapy program. She is excited to represent Wyoming overall on the national scene and to help promote respiratory therapy as a career.
Director-at-Large
Scott Reistad
Currently I'm a Clinical Sales Manager for Philips Healthcare. I've been in hospital leadership positions for 32 years in North Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado. I was selected as the "Manager of the Year" by the AARC in 2009 and was bestowed the honor of being a Fellow of the AARC in 2010. I coordinate both the AARC's Leadership Book Club and Leadership "Thought of the Week." I am an advocate of leadership development within the AARC and am a regular speaker at both the Summer Forum and the International Congress.
