Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Cindy
Watch the video to hear Cindy share her journey with CASA! Cindy Cormany has served with Northeastern Indiana CASA for seven years. Cindy was inspired by one of her students to take on this important role…to make the world a better place for children!
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Diane
Watch the video to hear Diane share her journey with CASA! Diane Peachey has been a CASA volunteer in for over TEN YEARS! In this video, Diane talks about how she got started as a CASA and about how her role has impacted her life.
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave
Watch the video to hear Dave share his journey with CASA! Dave Sanders has been a CASA volunteer in Noble County since January of 2019. In this video, he talks about his most meaningful memory as a CASA and how his role has impacted not only the lives of the children he’s served but also his own.
New Volunteer: Candice Holbrook
Candice Holbrook, a resident of Noble County, was recently sworn in by Noble Superior Court Judge Steve Hagen as a new CASA volunteer.
New Volunteer: Jana Fuller
Jana Fuller was recently sworn in as a new CASA volunteer by Senior Judge Dave Laur in Steuben County Circuit Court.
New Volunteer: Gary Stout
Gary Stout, a resident of Lagrange County, was recently sworn in as volunteer advocate by Lagrange Circuit Court Judge William Walz.
New Volunteer: Kristen Lamm
DeKalb Circuit Court Judge Kurt Grimm recently swore in Kristen Lamm as a new CASA volunteer.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jackie Boyle
Jackie became a CASA volunteer in 2015 following her retirement. Jackie has overseen 18 CHINS cases, 1 guardianship case, and has advocated for a total of 42 children. After she retired from teaching, she moved back to Indiana and was ready to do some volunteer work. She felt that being a CASA was a perfect fit, and here she is seven years later.
Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Leite
Mary Leite became a CASA volunteer in 2017 and serves Steuben County. She has overseen 8 CHINS cases, 2 divorce cases, and advocated for a total of 17 children. Mary chose CASA as a way to give back to her community. Before staying home to homeschool her children, being a special education teacher, and Special Olympics coach, she felt this was a good way to use her experience to advocate for children once again.
Volunteer Spotlight: Sabrina Fritz
Sabrina became a CASA volunteer in 2017 following her retirement. Since then, Sabrina has overseen 8 CHINS cases and advocated for a total of 15 children. Sabrina has taken cases in Steuben, Noble, Whitley, and DeKalb counties. Before her time as a CASA volunteer, she spent over 35 years working in elementary education, first a paraprofessional, then a teacher, and finally an administrator.
Elizabeth Gilbert: Everyday Hero
Liz has been a CASA volunteer for almost 20 years serving Steuben County! She has advocated for over 50 children! She and her husband were foster parents for 30 years, then segued into being CASA volunteers.
Brayton Pickard: Everyday Hero
Brayton has been a CASA volunteer since 2017. Since then, he has overseen 2 CHINS cases, 1 informal adjustment (IA), and advocated for a total of 6 children. He originally heard about CASA when he was in grad school for social work. Since then, it was something that always stuck in his mind as something that he hoped to do.
Susan Polly: Everyday Hero
Susan became a CASA volunteer in 2020 after retiring from teaching social studies to middle school students. Since joining the CASA team, Susan has overseen 3 CHINS cases, 1 divorce case, and has advocated for a total of 11 kiddos.
Diane Peachey: Everyday Hero
Diane has been a CASA volunteer for seven years. She has worked with thirteen children during that time. Last summer, a brother and sister case Diane was appointed to for five years and a single child case she served, since he left the hospital as a newborn, for the three years, were all adopted into great families. Their adoptions were an experience Diane was so thankful to share with the families.
Stan & Anne Ferguson: Everyday Heroes
Stan and Anne are a duo in Steuben County. They have been CASA volunteers for the past 10 years. During these past 10 years, they have covered eight CHINS cases and advocated for a total of 14 children. They became involved in the CASA program when they retired and wanted to do something together, to help others, especially children.
Cheryl Weaver: Everyday hero
Cheryl has been a CASA volunteer in Steuben County since August of 2007. She has overseen 37 CHINS cases, 28 divorce/custody cases; overall Cheryl has advocated for more than 100 kiddos. Over 100 kiddos were provided a voice because of Cheryl.
Dave Sanders: Everyday hero
Dave Sanders has been a CASA volunteer in Noble County since January of 2019. He has overseen two CHINS cases and advocated for a total of five children. Dave grew up on a farm in Butler with his 8 brothers and sisters. Growing up, Dave liked to work on farm equipment and cars. Repairing cars is how he made his way through college to become a mechanical engineer. Dave is now on his 47th car and is partial to Mustangs.
Brenda Campos: Everyday hero
Brenda Campos has been a CASA volunteer in LaGrange County since October of 2017. She has overseen seven CHINS cases and advocated for a total of 14 children. Brenda stated she loves being a CASA volunteer. In addition to her volunteer role, she is also a substitute teacher for Lakeland School Corporation.
Holly Andreas: Everyday hero
Holly has been a CASA volunteer in Whitley County since July of 2019. She has overseen three CHINS cases and advocated for a total of four children. Holly is a manager at a local medical device company, she is a mother of four, and in her free time she loves spending time with her husband and children.
Laura Smart: Everyday hero
Laura has been a CASA volunteer in DeKalb County since April of 2018. She has overseen 11 CHINCS cases and advocated for a total of 14 kiddos. Laura has two children and two grandchildren, ages 5 and 8.