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

My name is Tirra (think of a tear falling from your eye) Carter. I am the office assistant at the Scott City WKCAC office. I am originally from Leoti, but have lived here in Scott City with my husband, 2 daughters, 3 cats and 2 dogs for 14 years. My family is my everything. We love everything K-State and you will catch us at as many home football games, men's and women's basketball games, and volleyball matches that we can make! I love making memories with my husband and daughters! Blessed to be working here and looking forward to helping out everyone!

Jordan Jones

Child & Family Advocate - Forensic Interviewer

Jordan is a Child and Family Advocate and Forensic Interviewer originally from Dallas, Texas. She is passionate about supporting children and families and creating a safe, comforting space where every child feels heard, believed, and protected. In her spare time, she enjoys playing outside with her dog Mini, trying new DIY trends, and practicing yoga.

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

Program Coordinator Garden City Office

Raquel is a Family/Child Advocate and Forensic Interviewer. She is in our Garden City Center. Raquel was born and raised in Garden City. She is currently studying to get her degree in social work. She enjoys working with children and families in the community. Her husband and two kids keep her very busy; she enjoys being out in the community with her family and friends. She is dedicated to helping children and families start their healing process of trauma.

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!

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 Zues in Garden City!

Haley Rutherford

Hays 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 and Case Coordinator

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

Mental Health Therapist

My name is Lisa Reed, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the WKCAC. I am a native Nebraskan, wife to my amazing husband, and mother to my beautiful daughter. 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 with victims of child abuse and neglect over the past 6 years in various roles and I am grateful to continue working with the amazing children and families that are involved with the WKCAC. I am passionate about helping children and families gain peace, understanding, and healing aft 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, traveling to new places, spending time outdoors with family, and playing my favorite video games.

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. Evie will graduate with a Bachelors of Social Work in May of 2025 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 Child 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 Intern Therapist

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.

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 am the Forensic Nurse Examiner for the WKCAC. I have lived in Garden City most of my life. I graduated from Washburn University in 2008 with my BSN and have been an RN for 13 years. I received my Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) through the University of Kansas School of Nursing in May of 2022. I have been involved with the WKCAC as a volunteer in the past but joining the team officially is an honor. I have the most incredible son, Oliver, and two very sweet pups, Charlie and Marshmello. My hobbies include traveling, spending time with Oliver and fur babies, reading, interior decorating, and spending time with my nephews. I hope to contribute to the mission of the WKCAC by providing safe, empathetic, and compassionate care to every child and family that come through our door.