July Staff Recognition

Monthly Highlights of our CASA Community

Every month we recognize a few of our staff members for different achievments and milestones they've reached. This month we highlighted four individuals and invite you to read below to get to know them.

Samantha Barton

PMC / Crossover Supervisor

How long have you been with CASA?

I've been with CASA 3 years.

Fun Fact:

I have a 6 year old chi-terrier mix: Winnie.

Sam has put in a lot of extra work throughout the month of June for special programs and events. She organized and coordinated the Ignite MindShift workshop for some of our teens, and provided a lot of support for Brodie’s Closet at the end of June.

Jennifer Crippen

Advocate Supervisor

How long have you been with CASA?

I've been with CASA 3 years.

Fun Fact:

I am a huge Pitbull fan, have seen him in concert 3 times!!!!!

Jennifer has done an amazing job with her work for the Gallery of Hope. She has also been an excellent mentor/trainer to new staff.

Laci Flores

Advocate Supervisor

How long have you been with CASA?

I've been with CASA since February.

Fun Fact:

I am a HUGE Cher fan!

Laci had a particular case where a child needed a bed. She was able to locate a bed to be donated for the child and worked with the Advocate to figure out the logistics of getting the bed to the family.

Michelle Miller

Recruitment & Training Assistant

How long have you been with CASA?

I've been with CASA since April.

Fun Fact:

I really enjoy party planning and decorating!

Michelle has spent a lot of time working on out of state background checks. It normally takes up to 6 weeks to get results, but Michelle worked especially hard to research and communicate with one particular state and was able to obtain results within 2 days! Michelle is also very helpful by nature and always treats new volunteers with patience and kindness.