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.
Friends of Athens CASA Board
Carly Leatherwood
Board President/Ohio University's Chief of Staff to the 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
Alysia Brooks
Scott Carson
Julie Cohenour
Kate Colombo
Nancy Cooper
Kay-Anne Darlington
Virginia Ferrell
Cathey Glenn-Weinfurtner
Sarah Grace
Jessie Hartman
Wendy Kaaz
Liz Kelley
Anne Kemmerle
Suzanne Knauerhase
Jim Korpi
Kelly Morman
Deb Murray
Kara Osborne
Anna Shoup
Ally Turner
Taylor Weigle
Traci Winchell
David Young
Lisa Roback
Jordan Pepper
Michael Argeroplos
Mary Mitchell
Elizabeth Chamberlain
Holly Himes