Rachel Swanson
Rachel is a part time Community Prevention Specialist for Public Health in Carbon County, where she has been actively involved in prevention work for the past three years. Efforts focus on reducing underage drinking, alcohol abuse, drug use, vaping and tobacco use, and suicide across Carbon County through community education, youth empowerment, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
Certified as a local trainer in both Sources of Strength and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Rachel works closely with schools, families, local organizations and businesses to build strong relationships, protective factors, and promote mental wellness among youth and throughout the community.
This work is deeply personal for Rachel, who has lost family members, friends, and community members to suicide. That loss fuels her determined passion for creating a healthier, more connected community – one where hope, help, strength, resilience, and prevention are at the forefront.
With a compassionate approach and a commitment to long-term change, Rachel continues to be a key advocate for youth and community wellness throughout Carbon County.
Rachel and her husband relocated to Wyoming from Southern Colorado 11 years ago with three of their children when her husband Trent was hired on with Union Pacific Railroad in Rawlins. They found their forever home in Encampment where their two youngest boys attend Encampment K-12 school and Rachel is the local preschool teacher. Their oldest daughter lives in Laramie with her husband and daughter while their other daughter lives in Pueblo and attends college there.
Tracy Young
Tracy has dedicated the past 22 years to community prevention work in Wyoming, demonstrating a deep and unwavering commitment to the well-being of her peers and communities. The majority of her impactful career has been spent in Laramie, where she also served for several years with the Wyoming Association of Chiefs and Sheriffs of Police. Currently, Tracy serves Carbon County as a local Community Prevention Specialist. Her dedication extends beyond county lines, as she also serves as a Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator and Trainer for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
Tracy and her husband established their roots in Laramie in 2001 with their son, Alex. In 2013, during the heart of her career focused on substance abuse and suicide prevention, Tracy and her husband faced the unimaginable loss of their only child, Alex, to suicide. This profound personal experience has undoubtedly deepened Tracy’s resolve and understanding in her ongoing work within the prevention field.
