WCLC Family

WCLC Staff

Sulaiman Raja, JD

Executive Director/Attorney

This year Sulaiman stepped into the role of executive director. He has a deep desire and drive to help those in need and strives to do so in his role as executive director and attorney at the Center. Sulaiman has advocated ardently in legal proceedings across the state for children's legal rights. Growing up in the foothills of the Big Horns in the quaint town of Buffalo, Sulaiman moved to Laramie to pursue his degree in the humanities, and graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2019.

Image of the Executive Director, Donna Sheen

Donna Sheen, JD, MPA, CWLS – Attorney/Consultant

Donna founded the Wyoming Children’s Law Center in 2009. She is a 2001 Graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law. She is a Child Welfare Law Specialist. Donna has been admitted to Federal and State court. She has been an advocate for children’s legal rights for many years. She is a parent of a child with special needs and also completed a graduate assistant-ship with W.I.N.D. (Wyoming Institute for Disabilities). Donna now dedicates her time to enjoying time with family, consulting with the Center, and discovering ways to expand her advocacy for the children vulnerable adults of Wyoming.

Mercedes Martinez

Administrative Assistant

Mercedes joined this summer and has been a valuable member of our team! Graduating from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership. She is a Laramie local and has dedicated herself to helping non-profits and to the Center's mission.

TBD

Staff Attorney

Wyoming Youth Justice Coalition (WYJC)

The Youth Justice Coalition is still open to hearing from parents, youths, and any who have stories and experience to share about their past, current, and expected interactions with the justice and educational systems in Wyoming.

Student Interns:

Summer-Fall 2026 - Nate Duda

Nate is finishing his final semester at University of Wyoming Criminal Justice program.

We are thrilled to have extremely talented University of Wyoming students join us for a semester. We love having students in our office to teach and provide an alternative way of learning. It shows them what they can really do with the interests that they are passionate about.