CHEYENNE, WYOMING, Thursday, January 21, 2021— The American Red Cross of Wyoming, is proud to announce the appointment of Janet Lewis as the Executive Director of the Wyoming Chapter. Janet will help provide service delivery across the state of Wyoming to 21 counties, ensuring the Red Cross mission is carried out in its communities.

“I am excited to be part of an organization that does so much for Wyoming communities,” Lewis said. “I look forward to working with the staff and incredible volunteers, providing leadership and helping raise the needed financial resources as the Red Cross continues to provide vital services to the people of Western New York.” 

A graduate of Northwestern University, Janet previously served as the Executive Director of the Wyoming Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association since the chapter was established in 2014. 

As Executive Director of the Wyoming Chapter, Janet will oversee Red Cross services across the state of Wyoming. Those services include providing direct assistance to families following fires and other disasters; helping make households safer through the installation of free smoke alarms as part of the Home Fire campaign; teaching people life-saving health and safety skills such as CPR and First Aid; connecting military families via emergency communication services and more.