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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.

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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 while also remaining active as a partner with Ohio University's Child & Family Studies Program.

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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. Jess is also the liaison between the Athens CASA program and Ohio University. Jess runs and manages the internship program through Athens CASA. She holds degrees in Social Work and Psychology.

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Carly Ferguson

Volunteer Coordinator

Carly Ferguson is the newest member of the CASA team. She empowers and supervises CASA Volunteers as well as engages the community in recruitment efforts to bring more volunteers and support to the CASA/GAL program. Carly has obtained hands-on experience by previously working in child protective services. Carly holds a degree in Child and Family Studies.

Friends of Athens CASA Board

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Sarah Webb

Board President/Clinical Social Worker

"I think it is important to support children and families in our community, and that those of us who are able have a responsibility to do so. I am fortunate to be able to have the time to volunteer for the FOAC and am grateful for the opportunity."

Volunteers

Court Appointed Special Advocates

Rachelle Ashley

Scott Carson

Elizabeth Chamberlain

Julie Cohenour

Nancy Cooper

Virginia Ferrell

Ella Hutchinson

Wendy Kaaz

Liz Kelley

Anne Kemmerle

Suzanne Knauerhase

Madison Schroer

Ashlyn Sleesman

Jessica Souders

Natalie McPheron

Paul Mueller

Kelly Morman

Deb Murray

Aryn Onesko

Kara Osborne

Jordan Pepper

Stephanie Russell

Anna Shoup

Ally Turner

Traci Winchell

David Young

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