About

Our Mission

CASA of Hinds County recruits and trains community volunteers to become court-appointed advocates for the best interests of abused or neglected children in the pursuit of safe and permanent homes.

Board of Directors

The CASA of Hinds County Board of Directors has come together in service of a shared vision to advocate for abused and neglected children in Hinds County.

Jamie Rasberry - Board Chair

Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Kelly Meeks - Board Vice-Chair

Safety Director, Lampton-Love, Inc

Rachael Chosnek - Board Treasurer

Managing Consultant and Financial Services, FORVIS

Caitlin Bradshaw

Community Development Officer, Keesler Federal Credit Union

Lauren Engle

Jerrica Griffin

Branch Manager II, Keesler Federal Credit Union

Betsy Hood

Beth Kitchings

VP - Member Involvement, Mississippi Economic Council

Abbie Koonce

Attorney at Law, Mississippi Division of Medicaid

Emma McNair Lyle

Attorney at Law, McNinch Law Firm, PLLC

Tonja Murphy

Midtown Partners, Youth Engagement Specialist

Mary Largent Purvis

Director of Legal Analysis and Communication, Mississippi College School of Law