Kelly
Stockman Reid, Executive Director
kreid@wacasa.org
Kelly is a passionate advocate for children in Washington. Joining
Washington State CASA in October 2005, Kelly directs program
operations, represents Washington
CASA in the community, and ensures effective stewardship of resources. Kelly
brings extensive experience developing programs and policies to improve the
well-being of children and families, through her work with Puget Sound Educational
Service District – Head Start, Washington Council for Prevention of Child
Abuse & Neglect, Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, and University
of Washington Human Services Policy Center. Early in her career, Kelly held
positions involving legal research and investigations. She serves as a member
of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Alliance, and is past chair
of the Public Policy Council. Kelly holds a Master of Public Administration
degree and BA degree in Society in Justice from the University of Washington.
Pat Helgren, Training Manager
phelgren@wacasa.org
Pat is responsible for developing and providing training for CASA programs
and CASA programs staff in volunteer training techniques and best practices.
Pat will also be working with programs interested in seeking compliance with
NCASAA standards. In addition, Pat works with agencies in the child welfare
and dependency area representing and advocating for Washington State CASA and
those issues impacting CASA volunteers and clients they serve. Pat is a licensed
mental health counselor and a children’s mental health specialist. With
over seventeen years of experience working with children and families in non-profit
mental health agencies, she has trained and supervised many volunteers who
provide a variety of services to children and families. Pat earned her Masters
of Education at the University of Washington and is also a Washington certified
teacher.
Lara
Rogers, Public Relations Manager
lrogers@wacasa.org
Lara is responsible for the development of promotional and recruitment materials
and works with the media to promote CASA statewide. She coordinates the Legislative
Partners program, working with volunteers to ensure that abused and neglected
children have a voice in the State Legislature. Lara also works to support
WaCASA in fundraising efforts. She graduated from the University of Washington
with a BA in English and has completed additional courses in technical writing,
editing and desktop publishing. She is a trained King County CASA Volunteer
(currently without an active case).
Pradeep
Naga, Finance & Administration Manager
pnaga@ wacasa.org
Pradeep is responsible for the financial reporting and accounting for the organization,
as well as any operational needs. He also participates in fund development,
responding to volunteer inquiries and general program support. With a BA in
Economics from the University of Michigan, Pradeep also brings a strong IT
background and technical skills to WaCASA.
Ryan
Murrey, Manager, Program Analysis
rmurrey@wacasa.org
Ryan is responsible for researching and developing guidelines for data collection,
surveys and reports for measuring the impact of funding for increasing the
number of children with CASAs and the effectiveness of this representation
. He also provides technical assistance for users of the NCASAA COMET database
program and manages the Washington State CASA website. With a BA in Geology
from The College of Wooster, Ryan was previously a network administrator with
the Guernsey County (OH) Department of Human Services.
Sylvia
Wood, Event Manager
swood@wacasa.org
As Event Coordinator, Sylvia is responsible for
implementation of events and activities related to the annual conference,
travel arrangements, and for planning and assisting local CASA
programs in organizing fundraising events. She serves on the Resource
Development Committee of the Board of Washington State CASA to
help develop and promote activities. Sylvia also handles inquiries
from potential volunteers. She comes to Washington State CASA with
a varied background, including an education in science from Glendale
CC and experience in event planning as a former restaurant owner.
Who
Does What at Washington State CASA
Accounting
-- Pradeep
Board of Directors Liaison --Kelly
Blue Ribbon Campaign -- Lara
Conference -- Sylvia
Development -- Kelly
Digest – weekly program email -- Lara
Education advocacy -- Pat
Events/fundraising events -- Sylvia
Media-- Lara
Potential volunteer inquiries -- Pradeep
Legislative Partners -- Lara
Legislative agenda -- Kelly/Lara
National CASA standards & assessment -- Pat
New Program Development -- Pat
Program Service Award -- Pradeep
Program management training -- Pat
Regional meetings -- Pat
Recruitment & resource materials -- Pat/Lara
Data Collection & statistical Information -- Ryan
Training development -- Pat
Washington’s Voice Newsletter -- Lara
Website -- Ryan
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