CASA
of the Pikes Peak Region Staff Members
Photography generously donated by Heather Sams Fine Portraits
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
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Trudy Strewler Hodges - Executive Director
(719) 447-9898 x1004
Responsible for planning and administration of the agency in accordance
with CASA's stated goals. Operates under general direction of CASA's Board
of
Directors. |
OPERATIONS:
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Roslyn (Roz) Beall - Operations Manager
(719) 447-9898 x1003
Responsible for human resources and benefits administration, oversees all network administration and facility management and provides support in the financial management of the agency. Provides support for the Board of Directors. |
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Lena Ruiz - Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
(719) 447-9898 x1000
Provides administrative support to the office and is the public's first point of contact for the office. Provides administrative support to the ED including all schedules. |
VOLUNTEER SERVICES:
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RoseMary Jaramillo - Volunteer Services Manager
(719) 447-9898 x1008
Provides technical and programmatic support to the CASA program by recruiting,
screening, training, and coordinating placement of volunteers. |
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Angela Rose - Volunteer Recruitment & Training Coordinator
(719) 447-9898 x1015
Coordinates speakers bureau and volunteer recruitment activities. Facilitates volunteer training and swearing-in of volunteers. Evaluates training through participant and facilitator feedback and observation. Creates annual continuing education training (in-services) for volunteers. |
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Kelly Peterschmidt - Volunteer Coordinator
(719) 447-9898 x1033
Provides support for all aspects of volunteer coordination to include recruitment, training, meetings, interviewing, and support for the Volunteer Services Manager.
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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:
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Jill Wright - Resource Development Director
(719) 447-9898 x1002
Responsible for the managing activities related to analysis, planning, execution, control and evaluation of fund raising and selected public relations programs. Works with and through the Board of Directors for all resource development programs including public relations activities designed to enhance and support the overall mission of CASA. |
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Jill Cheetham-Mitchell - Resource Development Officer
(719) 447-9898 x1016
Responsible for the managing of operations related to annual core funding, such as grants, special events, direct mail, online giving,
and donor acquisition, retention, and recognition activities. |
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Karri Baker - Resource Development Coordinator
(719) 447-9898 x1006
Oversees maintenance of fund development database and fundraising events.
Researches and writes grant requests, and provides administrative support
for the Resource Development Director. |
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Debra Cline - Resource Development Admin. Coordinator
(719) 447-9898 x1009
Develops and implements grant reporting system and produces grant reports.
Maintains fund development database and provides administrative support
for the Resource Development Director. |
PROGRAMS:
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Mittie Pedraza - Director of Programs
(719) 447-9898 x1001
Responsible for program personnel and management and any other programs
or projects assigned by the Executive Director. Monitors program
goals and objectives, funding requirements, data collection and training.
Compiles status reports and contracts, evaluates and provides
program outcomes and is a community liaison relating to programs. |
Dependency & Neglect Program
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Gina James - Dependency & Neglect Program Manager
(719) 447-9898 x1012
Oversight and coordination of staff and volunteer management of Dependency & Neglect
cases. Responsible for the planning direction and supervision of CASA's
core Dependency & Neglect programs and projects. Monitors program goals, objectives
and funding requirements. |
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Jon Whiteman - Dependency & Neglect Lead Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1030
Oversight of four D&N case supervisors in regards to planning, direction & supervision of cases. Provides professional staff support to volunteers on cases involving substance abuse, addressing the child's best interests, specifically regarding advocacy and permanency planning |
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Evelyn Callihan - Dependency & Neglect Program Assistant
(719) 447-9898 x1014
Provides administrative support for the Dependency & Neglect Program. |
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Terry
Dickman
Teller County Dependency & Neglect Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1007
Provides professional staff support to volunteers, addressing the child's best interests, specifically regarding advocacy and permanency planning within Teller County. |
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Lois Gracz - Dependency & Neglect Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1024
Provides professional staff support to volunteers, addressing the child's
best interests, specifically regarding advocacy and permanency planning. |
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Karen Hall - Dependency & Neglect Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1031
Provides professional staff support to volunteers, addressing the child's
best interests, specifically regarding advocacy and permanency planning. |

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Dolores Martinez - Dependency & Neglect Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1027
Provides professional staff support to volunteers, addressing the child's
best interests, specifically regarding advocacy and permanency planning.
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Shana MacDonald - Dependency & Neglect Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1018
Provides professional staff support to volunteers, addressing the child's
best interests, specifically regarding advocacy and permanency planning. |

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Liane Shupp- Dependency & Neglect Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1010
Provides professional staff support to volunteers, addressing the child's
best interests, specifically regarding advocacy and permanency planning. |

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Jill McCormick - Coordinator, Lifelong Links
(719) 447-9898 x1032
Leads a team of volunteers who work to locate a parent, relative or other adult who is able to provide permanency for a child in foster care. (A program also known as Diligent Search). |
Domestic Relations Program
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Sunni Ball
Domestic Relations Manager
(719) 447-9898 x1019
Oversees, coordinates and manages the Domestic Relations program to include
advocacy, and Children & Families in Transition seminars. |
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Mary Houchin - Domestic Relations Case Supervisor
(719) 447-9898 x1025
Provides professional staff support to volunteers, addressing the child's
best interests, specifically regarding domestic relations cases. |
Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time (SEPT) Program
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Clinton Cooper
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program Manager
(719) 447-9898 x1028
Responsible for the management, oversight and coordination of the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time Program to include program operations, staff functions and volunteer facilitator functions. |
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Tiffany Clark
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program
Volunteer Liaison
(719) 447-9898 x1020
Provides support for all aspects of SEPT volunteer coordination to include recruitment, training, meetings, interviewing, file maintenance and updates. Responsible for scheduling of SEPT volunteers to work on-site. |
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Jennifer McKee
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program
Client Coordinator
(719) 447-9898 x1023
Responsible for maintaining the smooth daily operations of the SEPT program through the utilization of, and interaction with volunteers, clients, and staff. Coordinates, trains, supervises and supports SEPT program volunteers. |
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Marah Armijo
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program
Client Coordinator
(719) 447-9898 x1017
Responsible for maintaining the smooth daily operations of the SEPT program through the utilization of, and interaction with volunteers, clients, and staff. Coordinates, trains, supervises and supports SEPT program volunteers. |
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Barbara Bowen
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program
Office Coordinator
(719) 447-9898 x1013
Provides administrative support for the SEPT Program and oversees the tracking and collection of SEPT fees. |
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Laura Speer
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program
Site Coordinator
Maintains weekend operations of the SEPT visitation program through the utilization of, and interaction with volunteers, clients, and staff. Coordinates, trains, and supervises and supports SEPT volunteers. |
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Jeri Robb
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program
Site Coordinator
Maintains weekend operations of the SEPT visitation program through the utilization of, and interaction with volunteers, clients, and staff. Coordinates, trains, and supervises and supports SEPT volunteers. |
COMMUNICATIONS:
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Tracy Sellars
Public Relations and Communications Manager
(719) 447-9898 x1005
Implements public relations, marketing and communications strategies to increase capacity
of organization through public awareness. |
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Current Job Openings:
No staff openings at this time.
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CASA is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, genetic information, veteran or marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This equal opportunity policy extends to all aspects of employment such as, but not limited to, hiring practices, advertising, training, transfers, demotions, promotions, pay, and discharge or layoffs. Any situation suggesting a possible violation of this policy should be reported promptly to the Executive Director.
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