Kelly Robbins and David Fyler

Program Director and Therapist

Kelly Robbins and David Fyler co-founded the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center (WKCAC) in 2004. They are both Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists. Kelly is the Program Director and prior Executive Director for 18 years.

Kelly’s 20 years of experience with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation including seven years as a Special Agent in western Kansas and David’s mental health background is what prompted them to create an organization that would bring help and healing to hurting children and families.

Kelly is also the Executive Director for ChildFirst, a forensic interviewing protocol that enhances the education of front-line child abuse professionals. Kelly and David have been ChildFirst faculty members since its founding in 2005.

Layla Mumgaard

Executive Director

Layla Mumgaard is a Therapist and the Executive Director at WKCAC. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Layla is originally from Garden City but lived in Omaha, Nebraska for 5 years prior to moving back in 2015. She and her husband have three boys who keep them on their toes every minute of the day. Layla enjoys working at the WKCAC because of the impact we have on the children and their families. These kids save the lives of other kids by sharing their stories.

Tirra Carter

Office Assistant

Tirra Carter is the office assistant at the Scott City WKCAC office.
Originally from Leoti, she has lived in Scott City for 15 years with her
husband, their two daughters, three cats, and dog. Her family means
everything to her. They love all things K-State, and they can often be
found at home football games, men’s and women’s basketball games,
and volleyball matches whenever they can make it. Tirra enjoys
making memories with her husband and daughters and feels blessed
to be a part of the WKCAC family.

Jordan Jones

Child & Family Advocate - Forensic Interviewer

Jordan is a Child and Family Advocate and Forensic Interviewer originally from Dallas, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of North Texas. Her educational background and experience working with children, families, and law enforcement have strengthened her understanding of trauma, child development, and the criminal justice system. Jordan is passionate about supporting children and families while creating a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels heard, believed, and protected. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Mini, trying new DIY projects, and working out.

Mini

Emotional Support Nap Specialist

Mini is Jordan’s sweet Yorkie sidekick who loves treats, doing the zoomies and being close to her people. Small but full of personality, she’s always ready to brighten the day and keep everyone smiling.

Laurelle Augustine

Child & Family Advocate - Forensic Interviewer

Laurelle is a Child and Family Advocate and a Forensic Interviewer. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with her Master of Professional Studies in Criminal Justice. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, reading, and tending to her animals: Matcha - Pacman Frog, Ash - Ball Python, Pickle - Cat, Clover - Dog, and a few too many fish tanks. The kids are the reason she shows up each day.

Dionicio (Don) Rivera

Development Director

A Garden City native, Don has always been involved in the community in one way or another, advocating for children and adults long before he even knew what advocacy was called. In 2020, he officially transitioned from hospitality into advocacy, spending several years working with teenagers and adults at an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. Today, Don helps lead community relations and build support for children across the 35 counties served by the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, helping ensure free and accessible services remain available throughout Western Kansas. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his four kids and his dog, Draco.

Raquel Perez

South Program Coordinator, Child & Family Advocate - Forensic Interviewer

Raquel Perez serves as the Program Coordinator for the Garden City office of the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center (WKCAC). In her role, she coordinates services for children and families while working closely with multidisciplinary partners to ensure children who have experienced abuse receive compassionate, trauma-informed care. As a Child and Family Advocate and trained Forensic Interviewer, Raquel is dedicated to creating a safe environment where children feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey. A lifelong Garden City resident, She is passionate about building strong community partnerships, supporting child abuse prevention efforts, and connecting families with the resources they need to heal and thrive. Outside of work, Raquel enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and being actively involved in her community.

Hannah Zachary

Mental Health Therapist

Hannah Zachary is a Therapist out of the Hays office. She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Hannah is originally from Deerfield, Kansas and is passionate about working with children and families in underserved rural areas. Her favorite part of being a therapist is helping kids to feel empowered and to know that they matter. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her family, reading, scrolling Pinterest, growing succulents, and playing with her dog, Lady.

Zeus

Director of Operations GC Office

Zeus is an Aussie-doodle who is always ready to greet kids and families at the door. He is located in the Garden City CAC but also loves to jump on the Mobile CAC and help even more kids on the road!! However, be warned he loves snacks as much as he loves kids, so keep those snacks close and come in and meet our amazing CAC dog, Zeus!

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Brenda Serrato

Medical Advocate

Brenda is a medical child and family advocate located in Garden City. She is passionate about families and loves working with children. Her priority is to make sure the children are safe. She has been married for 21 years, she has four wonderful children, six wonderful grandchildren, and one husky. She loves spending time with her family and traveling. She got her CNA and worked as a Home Health Aid for two years. After that, she decided she wanted to open her own in-home daycare and worked that for 5 years until her older sister ended up with an illness. After her passing, she went to work for St Francis as a family support worker in reintegration for 2 years and moved to the adoption department for about 4 months. She decided she needed something where she could do more for children and families.

Marshmello

Superintendent of Snacks

Marshmello is a bichon poodle who is ready to greet kids and families with the sweetest smile! Besides hanging out with kids Marshmello loves to run around and around with his best pal Zeus in Garden City!

Haley Rutherford

North Program Coordinator & Child/Family Advocate

Haley is a Child and Family Advocate and Program Coordinator out of the Hays office. Haley graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2017 with her Bachelors of Social Work. She is passionate about helping kids and their families heal from abuse by providing support and resources during their most difficult time. Haley enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter in her free time. When she’s not chasingdaughter around, you can find her enjoying a binge worthy tv series!

Tracy Kinderknecht

Child and Family Advocate

Hi, My name is Tracy Kinderknecht, I am a child/family advocate with the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center. I was hired on in January of 2016, and have loved my job ever since! I have been given an opportunity to work with an amazing team here with WKCAC and I have met more awesome kiddos than I ever thought I could. Along with these kids I get to meet and visit/play with, I enjoy spending time with our adult children, and our grandchildren. My husband and I are blessed with a wonderful big family! I also enjoy reading/listening to audio books, quilting, painting and spending time with our dog, Yogi.

“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

– A.A. Milne/Christopher Robin

Victoria Brady

Child and Family Advocate - Forensic Interviewer

Victoria is a Forensic Interviewer based out of our Hays office but travels wherever a family and kiddo needs services. She is also a Family and Child Advocate, so when she is not doing interviews, she is working with families and kiddos as an advocate. In her spare time, she helps with entering information into our database and keeping up with our grants!

Lisa Reed

Lead Clinical Therapist

My name is Lisa Reed, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for the WKCAC. I graduated from the University of Phoenix with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. I have worked in various professional roles in child welfare, and I am grateful to continue working with children and families providing therapeutic services across western Kansas. I am passionate about helping children and families gain peace, understanding, and healing after experiencing difficult or traumatic situations in life. My hope is that every individual may heal from their past and be able to experience a brighter future where they are living life to the fullest. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog Poppy, traveling, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends.

Haydee Rodriguez

Child and Family Advocate

Haydee is an integral part of our Liberal team, she is a Family and Child Advocate out of our Liberal CAC. She is always on the go and ready to help families and kiddos when needed!

Evie is a Child and Family Advocate and Forensic interviewer out of the Hays Office. She is passionate about supporting kids and their families in a trauma informed manner, and creating a safe space for them to let their voices be heard. She graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work in May of 2026 from Fort Hays State University. In her free time, Evie loves to read, take walks, and spend time with her friends and family.

Evie Deaton

Child and Family Advocate -Forensic Interviewer

Courtney King

Mental Health Advocate / Child and Family Advocate

Courtney is the Mental Health Advocate and Child and Family Advocate based out of the Scott Office. She is originally from Georgia who has been working in the advocacy field since 2023, and with children since 2024. She is passionate and loves working with children and their families to help them through their tougher times. In her spare time she currently explores Kansas and enjoys crocheting/knitting, puzzles and baking/cooking.

Lauren Petz

Mental Health Therapist

Lauren Petz is currently serving as a Mental Health Therapist Intern at WKCAC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science from Kansas State University. Following her undergraduate studies, Lauren gained valuable experience as a Child Protection Specialist with the Kansas Department of Children and Families. She is presently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University, with an expected graduation date of December 2025. Lauren is committed to making a meaningful and enduring impact on children’s lives. Her goal is to support families in healing from trauma and fostering personal growth, ensuring that their experiences do not define their futures. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her two dogs, Lola and Kimber.

Taylee Tabor

Child and Family Advocate

My name is Taylee Tabor and I am a Child and Family Advocate. I am currently working toward my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Fort Hays State University. I am driven by a deep commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families. I’ve learned the importance of resilience, and I carry the mindset of "don't let the hard days win" into everything I do. I find my greatest joy in going on walks and spending quality time with my daughter.

Jumailiana (Jumai) Iwan

Mental Health Therapist Intern

Jumai (pronounced JOO-MY) is pursuing her Master's in Social Work at Fort Hays State University. Jumai moved from Indonesia to Garden City in 2020. She and her husband have 2 active children. Having witnessed society's underbelly from an early age, Jumai has always had a heart & passion for helping society's most vulnerable. Before joining WKCAC, Jumai was an intern at DCF. In her free time, Jumai enjoys teasing her brain with crossword puzzles and trying new foods from around the world. The spicier, the better. But what she really enjoys is telling jokes. Seriously. She's a comedian.

Sarah Mehlhaff

Mental Health Therapist Intern

My name is Sarah Mehlhaff and I am a mental health therapy intern. I am from Great Bend, Kansas. I graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in Social Work. I am currently in my Master’s program at Fort Hays State University for Social Work. I plan on graduating in May 2026 and using my degree to pursue therapy. I enjoy spending my time with my three cats, Pig, Squirt, and Kite.

LIz Cox

Case Coordinator

I was born and raised in Eastern Colorado, graduating High School from Eads, CO in 2001. I received a degree in Medical Assisting from Northwest Tech College (Fort Hays Tech Northwest) in Goodland, KS 2004 and my Associates in General Studies in 2009 from Morgan Community College, Ft. Morgan, CO. I have been married for 16 years raising 4 wonderful kids, 2 attend Scott City Community High School. We moved to KS, October of 2020 where I was the Store Manager for Big R of Scott City until Nov 2022. Then I switched career paths working for Scott City Eye Center until April of 2026 and found an opportunity with the WKCAC in May of 2026. During the week I enjoy helping my co-workers, and on the weekends I enjoy my family, cooking, and working my Mary Kay business.

Poppy

Comfort Specialist

Poppy is a standard size Bernedoodle and is still just a baby learning how to be a therapy dog here at WKCAC. She can be a little shy with adults but she absolutely loves hanging out with all the kids! Poppy is a busy girl and spends time at the Hays CAC, Colby CAC, and on the mobile unit a few times a week. She loves to shake your hand for a treat and run up and down the halls chasing her ball. Poppy is a playful pup, loves naps, and most of all belly rubs!

Meet our Nurse!

Dr. Viry Riddle

Forensic Nurse, DNP, APRN,FNP-BC,CPN

My name is Viry Riddle, and I have proudly served as the Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) for the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center since May 2021. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from

Washburn University in 2008 and later completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Kansas in 2022. I am a Certified Pediatric Nurse and a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. Over the course of my career, I have completed more than 400 forensic examinations, testified in several court proceedings and trials, and over 500 hours of continuing education focused on providing the highest quality care to children and

families.

While the credentials and experience are important, the heart of my work has always been simple: helping children feel safe, heard, and cared for during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

I believe trauma-informed care is not just a professional responsibility, but a human one. Outside of work, my greatest joy is my family. I married my husband in October 2025, and he truly is my

best friend. Together, we share life with our amazing 14-year-old son, whose curiosity, quick wit, and kind heart inspire me every day. I can’t forget about our three spoiled pups: Charlie, Blue, and

Marshmello. Marshmello, our registered therapy dog, works alongside us on the Mobile SANE Unit to comfort children and families during exams. His official duties include emotional support, snack

supervision, and reminding everyone that sometimes healing starts with a wagging tail.

When I’m not working, you can usually find me running, traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends, or chasing after at least one dog who has stolen something they shouldn’t have. One of my

proudest personal accomplishments was completing my first marathon in October 2025. It challenged me physically, mentally, and emotionally in ways I never expected, but it also reminded me that

perseverance and purpose can carry you farther than you think.

My personal mission is to ensure every child has access to evidence-based, trauma-informed, compassionate healthcare – because every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and believed.