ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #5 Shelby Harding Shelby Harding has been with CASA for five years and has been one of the most consistent and dedicated volunteers that we have had the pleasure of working with. Shelby accepted a…
NEW ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #4 Lyle & Lauren Lohner The fourth nominee for New Advocate of the Year goes to Lyle and Lauren Lohner, a husband-and-wife advocate team who have been married for ten years, love to travel…
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #4 Karl mahaffey Karl is a dynamic advocate. Since his start with CASA in September of 2021, he has been assigned to 2 cases. After his first one closed, it was his plan to take…
NEW ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #3 brigett allen Our third nominee for New Advocate of the Year is Brigett Allen. Brigett is, without a doubt, a fierce advocate for the children in her cases. She is assigned to two…
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #3 Dave hopper Dave became a CASA in September of 2021 and has really blown us away with his advocacy skills. Although he is quiet and mild-mannered, that does not take away from his ability…
NEW ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #2 shelley thompson The second nominee for New Advocate of the Year is Shelley Thompson. Shelley is a retired educator, grandmother, and avid golfer. She recently wrapped up her first case, which she finished…
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #2 donna desforges The second nominee for Advocate of the Year is Donna Desforges. An advocate for two years, Donna is generous, caring, and kindhearted. She always makes a special connection with the families in…
NEW ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #1 Josette Trantham The first nominee for New Advocate of the Year is Josette Trantham. Josette (known as JoJo by her grandchildren) is a full-time special education teacher whose skills and experience, along with…
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #1 Becky JODZIO Becky began her journey as a CASA advocate in September of 2021. Eager to start, she attended our Amplifying Advocacy Conference that same month, even before accepting a case. She accepted a…