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 while also remaining active as a partner with Ohio University's Child & Family Studies Program.
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.
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
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
Paige Fox
Ella Hutchinson
Anne Kemmerle
Suzanne Knauerhase
Natalie McPheron
Paul Mueller
Kelly Morman
Deb Murray
Aryn Onesko
Kara Osborne
Jordan Pepper
Alivia Rohn
Stephanie Russell
Madison Schroer
Jenny Seymour
Anna Shoup
Ashlyn Sleesman
Jessica Souders
Tisha Springer
Avery Suhay
Traci Winchell
David Young
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