What first made you become interested in becoming involved with CASA of Denton County?
I began my service with CASA as a volunteer advocate. For years, I was involved in scouting. As my kids aged out of the programs, I wanted to continue to serve children. With my training as a lawyer, CASA was a program I had my eye on for a while because I believed it was a program where I could continue to help children while also participating in the legal process.
What are you most looking forward to this year?
I’m looking forward to developing new ways in which the board can grow in cohesiveness. I want us to be more than a group of individuals who come together once a month to “take care of business.”
Why do you think it’s important for our local community to support CASA?
CASA plays such a huge role in the lives of children who are going through a very difficult time in their young lives. The community benefits if we can make sure these kids are provided safe and loving homes where they can prosper and grow into productive adults in our community.
Could you share a short message of support for CASA volunteers:
Robert Louis Stevenson said, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” I want our volunteers to know that even though they may only be involved in a child’s life for a short term, they are planting seeds in that young life. If we can have a part in making sure that child is in a good place, that seed has a chance to grow into something strong.
Is there anything else you’d like to share as the CASA of Denton County Board President?
As a former advocate, I know how much time, effort and heart our advocates and staff give to this job. I, and the rest of the Board, want them to know they are valued and we will do our best to make sure they have the resources they need to be successful in their endeavors.
