Athens CASA Staff
Since our founding in 2000, Athens CASA/GAL Program has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.
Tara Huffman
Executive Director
Tara Huffman is the Executive Director of the Athens County CASA/GAL Program. She served as a Volunteer Coordinator with the Athens CASA Program for 9 years. She holds a degree in Child & Family Studies. She worked previously in child protective services. Tara provides support and training to CASA Volunteers. She also works as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions.
Jess Chadwell
Volunteer Coordinator
Jess Chadwell has served as a Volunteer Coordinator at Athens CASA since 2016. She provides support and supervision to CASA Volunteers and manages Athens CASA's internship program. She holds degrees in Social Work and Psychology.
Kalynn McCoy
Volunteer Coordinator
Kalynn McCoy has served with the Athens CASA program as a volunteer, intern & now is a Volunteer Coordinator with the program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Community and Public Health & is pursuing a master’s degree in Human Services. Prior to her employment with Athens CASA, Kalynn has worked at Athens County Children Services & Integrated Services.
Carson Lottridge
Intern
Carson will complete her Spring Semester Internship with the Athens CASA/GAL Program. She is a junior in the Child and Family Studies program at Ohio University. Carson is from Gahanna, Ohio.
Elle Hausfeld
Intern
Elle will complete her Spring Internship with the Athens CASA/GAL Program. She is studying Child and Family Studies, with a concentration in Pediatrics. Elle is also earning a Minor in Health Service Administration. She is a junior at Ohio University.
Holly Himes
Social Work Intern
Holly is a senior at Ohio University studying Social Work. She is serving with the Athens CASA Program during the Fall and Spring semesters. Holly is from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Friends of CASA Board
Carly Leatherwood
President
"CASA serves a critical need in our community. I volunteer to help ensure a bright future for our county's most vulnerable children."
Volunteers
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Bettie Bow
Alysia Brooks
Laura Busher
Scott Carson
Lisa Cohen
Julie Cohenour
Kate Colombo
Nancy Cooper
Kay-Anne Darlington
Virginia Ferrell
Cathey Glenn-Weinfurtner
Sarah Grace
David Hartman
Jessie Hartman
Tonia Hatten
Wendy Kaaz
Liz Kelley
Anne Kemmerle
Suzanne Knauerhase
Jim Korpi
Eileen Lynch
Erin Morgenstern
Kelly Morman
Deb Murray
Kara Osborne
Anna Shoup
Bobby Smathers
Sue Smith
Stacy Stalder
Adrienne Tevis
Mary Tigner-Rasanen
Ally Turner
Taylor Weigle
Traci Winchell
David Young
Lisa Roback
Jordan Pepper
Marin Rathell
Jillian Wolfe
Michael Argeroplos
Mary Mitchell