1. How long have you been a CASA volunteer?

I became a CASA in February 2020, 2 1/2 years ago, and had my first in-person court in October 2022.

2. What brought you to apply to become a CASA volunteer?

I was looking through volunteer opportunities in the HT at the end of 2019 and saw a mention of an upcoming breakfast with CASA.  I had been thinking of becoming a CASA but was a little bit intimidated by the prospect. I went to the breakfast and talked to some long time volunteers who convinced me that it would be a very worthwhile opportunity.  I went on the CASA website, read more about it and signed up to participate in the upcoming training.

3. Besides being a CASA volunteer, what do you like to do in your spare time?

On a day to day basis, I enjoy exercising, hiking, walking with friends, reading and spending time with my family.  I also enjoy traveling.

4. What do you love the most about being a CASA?

I enjoy my time with the children.  The children I have been involved with are young and I enjoy talking with them, playing games with them and seeing their imagination at play.

5. What’s a hidden talent or unusual fact that most people don’t know about you?

I enjoy my time with the children.  The children I have been involved with are young and I enjoy talking with them, playing games with them and seeing their imagination at play

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