Speaking Up For Children Who Have Experienced Abused & Neglect In LaSalle County, Ill

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LaSalle County CASA
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Our Team

Volunteer Advocates

LaSalle County CASA currently boasts 28 trained advocates, from all walks of life, who share a commitment to the  children who have experienced abuse and neglect of our community. We are a friendly, dedicated group of volunteers and would love to welcome you to our team!

Join us!

Board of Directors

 BRIAN DOSE (Ottawa) 

Board President 

LaSalle County Board, Elected Official 


KEVIN NELSON (Marseilles)

Board Vice President & Interim Executive Director

B&B SmartWorx, Comptroller


KAREN MILLER (Ottawa) 

Board Treasurer

LaSalle County Recorder


JENNIE ESPINOZA (Mendota)

Board Secretary

Therapist


ALEXIS FERRACUTI (Ottawa)

Attorney, Managing Partner Law Offices of Peter Ferracuti


MARTIN MILLER (Ottawa)

 Business Banking and Digital Solutions Manager 


ABBY SLUSARSKI (LaSalle)

Therapist, Life Balance Counseling & Wellness


BETH FINDLEY SMITH (Somonauk)

LaSalle County Board, Elected Official


STEPHANIE STACY (Ottawa)

Garden Gate - Owner

 Emeritus Board Members


MELISSA LORENZI BASIL (Ottawa)

Guidance Counselor OHS 


STEVE NAVARIO (Ottawa)

Retired Educator OHS


TJ TEMPLETON (Peru)

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Broker


Tami Thomas-Leonatti (Ottawa)

Quality Care Cleaning, T&L Janitorial & more

OUR STAFF

Alexandria Wamhoff Executive Director

Celeste Nielsen Advocacy Coordinator

Chris Engelman Marketing & Recruitment

PHOTO GALLERY: CASA IN THE COMMUNITY

February 2025 Volunteer Swearing-In

Dec 2024 Volunteer get-together

Board & Staff November 2024

Nov 2024 volunteer get-together group kick-off

Trinity Lutheran Church Ottawa October 20, 2024

Ottawa Smoketober Fest October 2024

June 2024 Streator Liberty Fest Volunteer Sign-up Booth

June 2024 IVAC Biz After Hours

June 2024 Staff & Board - City of Ottawa Volunteer Fair

June 2024 Ottawa Family Pride Festival Volunteer Booth

May 2024 Sheila Gunderson receives the  The President’s Volunteer Service Award 

March 2024 IVAC/OAC Combined Business After Hours Event

March 2024 IVAC/OAC Combined Business After Hours Event

Chili for Charity Hut - Chris Kringle Market 2023

Chili for Charity Hut - Chris Kringle Market 2023

Ottawa Festival of Lights Parade 2023

Oglesby Winter Parade 2023 with Barnhardt Crane

Marseilles Harvest Fest 2023

Streator YMCA Senior Expo 2023

Ottawa Scarecrow Festival 2023

Ottawa Scarecrow Festival 2023

Through the Lens of Giving: LaSalle County CASA in Pictures

May 2025 OSB employees donated $5 each week for three weeks in April

February 2025, Karsen McGill OSB Community Bank donation

Somonauk HS Students gift volunteers Dec 2024

ONYX (Ottawa Network of Young eXecutives) donation Dec 2024

Sept 18, 2024 Advocate Swearing-In Ceremony

Honoring Karen Willand-Barton for 9 years of service.  

June 2024 IVBT Charity Golf Event

June 2024 Serving free Sloppy Joe's to the community

May 15, 2024 Commissioning Ceremony with the Honorable Judge Cynthia Raccuglia

May 2024 Fun-raising at the Diss Vaccaro Golf Benefit 

Board Members Karen Barton & Brian Dose - Streator United Way Annual Dinner 2023

February 21 2024 - New Advocate Swearing-In Ceremony 

March 14 2024 - Streator 110th Meeting & Awards

  

LaSalle County CASA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We respect and value individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring fair and inclusive treatment for everyone.  We are dedicated to fostering an environment where all members, staff, and volunteers can thrive and be their authentic selves, free from discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, abilities, disabilities, or any other characteristic. 


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