Central Wyoming College Announces New Leadership at Lander & Alpine Science Institute

Lander, Wyo. — Central Wyoming College (CWC) is proud to announce Kathryn Primrose, as the new Outreach Director for the Lander campus and Alpine Science Institute (ASI). Primrose officially began in her new role in September.

Primrose has been a valued member of the CWC community for more than 14 years. She first joined the college in 2011 as the BOCHES Administrative Assistant and transitioned into the Education Coordinator role for CWC Lander in 2013. Her long-standing commitment to student success and community partnerships has positioned her as a strong and visionary leader for the future of CWC’s outreach efforts.

“I am so excited and grateful to be able to continue to serve our students and the Lander community in this new role,” Primrose said. “CWC and this community have shaped so much of my life, and I look forward to deepening those connections.”

Primrose holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology and an MBA, both from the University of Wyoming. Originally from Big Horn, WY, she has called Lander home since 2006 and “can’t imagine living anywhere else.” Her husband, Paul, teaches English at Lander Valley High School, and together they are raising their 12-year-old twin boys, Max and Sullivan. Outside of work, Primrose can often be found mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, gardening, knitting, or reading.

CWC is also pleased to introduce Adam Klaffky as the new Education Coordinator for CWC Lander/ASI. Klaffky began his role on December 1.

Originally from Kensington, Maryland, Klaffky has lived in Lander since 2022. Prior to joining Central Wyoming College, he spent 13 years as an instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), specializing in backpacking, sea kayaking, and backcountry skiing. He holds a BA in Philosophy with a minor in Business from the University of South Carolina.

Klaffky’s deep love for the outdoors—especially backpacking in the Wind River Range—aligns strongly with the mission and culture of the Alpine Science Institute.  “We are incredibly fortunate to have Adam join our team,” Primrose said.  “His background at NOLS, guiding and mentoring students, in addition to his passion for outdoor education and experiential learning will be a huge asset to our students, as well as our academic and community programs.”  When not working, he enjoys fly fishing, listening to vinyl records, and crafting artisan cocktails. He and his wife, Amy, who also works for NOLS, live in Lander with their 75-pound Catahoula Leopard Dog, Vedder.

“I’m very excited to become a part of the CWC community,” Klaffky said. “I’ve heard wonderful things about the people who work here and how student-oriented the college is.”