MEET THE SCC TEAM

EVELYN DEMPSEY, Community Services Director

Evelyn came to the Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County to fulfill a needed role in its newly implemented community health worker program in January, 2022. In April, 2023, she was promoted to Community Services Director. She has an extensive background in serving the community as a uniformed police officer in Virginia before moving into a rewarding career in the human services field. Evelyn worked for various federal, state, and tribal agencies where she was committed to serving others from a person-centered approach. She earned a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from Liberty University. She is a mother to three amazing adult sons and a rambunctious 3-year old daughter.

APRIL STARK, Volunteer Program Lead

April is the Volunteer Program Lead. April has many fond memories with the Adult Resource Alliance from working in the Resource Center and when her mother, Jane Stark was the Meals on Wheels Coordinator. April graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services in 2004. She started her career working at the Human Resource Development Council. From there, April went to work for the Resource Center, and then began employment with the State of Montana Office of Public Assistance for the next 11 years. April is passionate about helping her community and assisting those in need. In April’s free time she enjoys being with her busy 8-year-old son and her 3 obnoxious dogs. If she could, she would have a farm full of animals.

VICKI GIOVETTI, Volunteer Coordinator

Vicki has been the Alliance Volunteer Coordinator since January 2016. She is a Montana native and finds her “Happy Place” when she is serving others. Vicki believes everyone has an important life story and loves to listen to people share their history. She cared for her aging parents for four years. During that time, she was able to write a biography for her mother and father. Vicki has had a career in banking and holds a Montana Real Estate Property Management License. She is also a Certified Massage Therapist. Vicki loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoys working, reading, the outdoors, and all water activities!

DR. KALYN BRIGGS, Ph.D., OTR/L

Dr. Briggs has been an occupational therapist for over 15 years, receiving her Master of Science degree from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND in 2002, and her PhD in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2012. Dr. Briggs’s practice area of experience is with the adult population, specifically adults with neurological conditions. Her research interests and experience include stroke, stroke rehabilitation, and more recently, addressing rural health care needs of adults with neurological conditions. Dr. Briggs has been an active volunteer with AOTA, NBCOT, MOTA and is a Board Member with Adult Resource Alliance. She is currently serving as the Capacity Coordinator for the Academic Education Special Interest Section of AOTA. She has a passion for teaching and learning in the field of occupational therapy, and is excited for the many opportunities that are available for growing occupational therapy in the state of Montana and the region.

KYLIE MCCLAIN, Community Health Worker

Kylie McClain is a Community Health Worker (CHW) for the Senior Circle of Care. Kylie graduated from Montana State University Billings with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and an Associate of Arts in Rehabilitation and Related Services. Her traits include being a problem-solver and an active helper. These traits directed her career path as she enjoys serving her community and is passionate about the client-centered approach. Kylie has been a participant in assisting people within the Billings community by identifying their needs. During her free time, Kylie adores family fun days, painting, reading, and walking her dog during the afternoon.

ERIN WUNKER, Service Coordinator

Erin, Service Coordinator for the Senior Circle of Care, graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and an enthusiasm for serving her community! As a student, Erin volunteered as an advocate for the Voice Center, a sexual violence support center; this fostered her passion for communitycentered work and for working with volunteers who also love serving the community. Erin loves doing an abundance of hobbies in her free time including knitting, sewing, rock climbing, skiing, baking, and reading. Erin’s dog, Nova, is the light of her life; Erin and Nova enjoy spending time together hiking, playing fetch, and being couch potatoes.