Tracey is CASA SHaW's Executive Director. She became involved with CASA as a volunteer in 1999 and fell in love with its child advocacy mission. Tracey is a graduate of the University of West Florida with a BA in Psychology (minors in Juvenile Justice and Forensics) and a MA in Counseling Psychology. She has previously worked with juvenile and adult offenders as well as child victims of abuse and neglect. She ensures that CASA SHaW's staff and advocates have the resources and tools they need to serve foster children in our community.

Marnie is CASA SHaW's Volunteer Trainer. She received her B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. During the first 5 years of her career Marnie worked in the title insurance industry, which left her feeling unfulfilled. After considering her options, she decided to pursue more meaningful work in the non-profit sector. She has since served in various roles: case manager at a Children’s Advocacy Center, program coordinator at Big Brothers Big Sisters, child and family wellness manager at Head Start and care manager supervisor at Tri County CMO. In all these capacities, Marnie saw first-hand the difference that one caring adult can make. To Marnie, CASA provides the perfect opportunity to continue helping children reach their full potential.

Jeff is CASA SHaW's Director of Community Outreach. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Penn State University and his Master’s degree in Electronic Media from Kutztown University. Jeff was the Director of Outreach for a Pennsylvania State Senator for over 13 years. Public service has been a staple within his career. He now serves Northampton County, Pennsylvania as a County Commissioner. After working in the private sector for three years in the business development realm, Jeff wanted to get back to serving individuals in our local community and started working at CASA SHaW in January 2018. He handles communications and outreach at CASA SHaW including social media sites, video content, podcast content, website content, press releases, and other electronic media. Jeff loves spending time with his wife, twin daughters, podcasting about Philly sports, videography, vlogging, and writing and recording music.

Ellen is CASA SHaW’s Director of Development. She comes to us from Bergen CASA and has been passionate about the CASA mission since 2017. Ellen has worked with at risk youth since the late 1980’s. She has worked with youth in every aspect of the system. From youth with charges against them, to youth involved with programs as a result of being abused and neglected as well as youth needing mental health services. This experience provides the foundation for her belief in the CASA advocacy mission and the impact it has to lift our children up. Ellen holds a BS from Salem State University, and enjoys cycling in her spare time.

Amanda is CASA SHaW’s Director of Diversity & Inclusion and continues to work on an array of initiatives that will benefit the children and families we serve here at CASA SHaW. She received her BA from Dartmouth College and MA from Columbia Univereity. Amanda is a mission-driven leader with 15+ years of experience transforming organizational culture. Her areas of expertise include community engagement, retention, training, program and project management, and public speaking. She is DEI certified as a Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies, CPACC (in progress), and LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone.

Jennifer is CASA SHaW’s Data Manager. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Fairfield University, and she also earned her MBA in finance from Fordham University. Jennifer believes that every child should have a chance at the best life possible, which is why she became a CASA volunteer advocate in December of 2011.

Lynn became a CASA volunteer in November 2006. After seven invaluable years as an advocate, Lynn joined the CASA staff in 2013 as a Case Supervisor in Somerset County. Prior to joining CASA, Lynn received her BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She worked for a china importer and a pottery manufacturer before joining Dow Jones & Co. and The Wall Street Journal. After a number of years, Lynn made a choice to be a full-time mother of two with all the rich and wonderful experiences that came with those years. There was always time for volunteer work, including being room mother more years than not, the Literacy Volunteers and the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library, but joining CASA truly has meant so much more than a hobby or a job - it’s been a chance to help kids have a safe, happy home.

Kim joined CASA SHaW in February 2018 and is a part-time Case Supervisor for Warren County. Kim received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from The College of William and Mary and J.D. from George Mason University. Thereafter, she practiced environmental and government contract law for 10 years with U.S. Department of Defense in Fort Belvoir, VA before moving to New Jersey. Since moving to New Jersey, Kim has volunteered as head coach with Hunterdon Lions Track Club and worked with non-profits including Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One and Jersey Cares. Kim wanted to work for CASA SHaW because she believed it would give her the opportunity to use her educational and employment background, as well as her love for kids in a positive way within her own community. Aside from her work at CASA SHaW, Kim loves to trail run, read and spend time with her three kids, husband, and two rescue dogs.

Cynthia joined CASA SHaW as a volunteer in 2019 and is a full-time Case Supervisor for Warren County. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and subsequently worked as a legal assistant for litigation and environmental law practices in California and New Jersey. While raising her two sons, Cynthia spent eight years as a substitute teacher (and loved it!). She also volunteered as a PTA board member and school newspaper advisor. Becoming a CASA advocate has been Cynthia’s most rewarding volunteer responsibility, and she is thrilled to continue her work on behalf of children on the staff of CASA SHaW.

Before coming to CASA, Wendy gained valuable experience as a 9-1-1 dispatcher for a period of 5 years. This led her to become an Investigator with New Jersey Courts, where she worked diligently. Later, she transitioned into a role where she could support and assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Additionally, she holds the position of President in our local schools PTO, allowing her to contribute to the betterment of our community. During her leisure time, she loves creating unique and exciting ice cream concoctions with her loving husband and their four children. Moreover, she finds great joy in giving back to the community through donations and volunteering.

Kathy Tober is a retired corporate leader who spent 24 years in pharma. Before retiring in 2015, Kathy was the Global Head, Contracts and Outsourcing at Roche / Genentech leading a team of over 75 professionals across North America, Europe and Asia in the outsourcing of $2B of clinical trial related services. Post retirement and since 2019, Kathy is the Director of St. John's Nursery School in Bernardsville. Kathy attended Dickinson College where she received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology and then attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and received a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Pharmaceutical Studies. After retiring, Kathy started to devote more of her time to volunteer opportunities. She became the Co-President of the Bedwell Elementary School HSA, a Vestry Member of St. John on the Mountain Episcopal Church and a member of the Somerset Hills School District Board of Education where she served on the BOE for 7 years. Currently, she serves as an Outreach Committee member at St. John on the Mountain through which the partnership efforts to support CASA SHaW were initiated in 2016 with the donation of 1st Night Bags, and as a Board of Trustees member for the Somerset Hills Education Foundation.

Armeen is a visual design professional with extensive experience in working for top private schools across the US, as well as corporate brand management. Raised in a family devoted to social causes, her past volunteer experience includes an animal shelter and an autism awareness organization. She hopes to bring her passion to serve “the voiceless” to her role on the CASA SHaW Board of Trustees.n goes here

Shavi Gupta is the Global Vice President of Finance and Operations at AI Netomi, which is a transformative technology company helping companies build brand-love through its Artificial Intelligence based product in the customer support industry. She graduated with her MBA from Rutgers University.

John Boyle, a resident of Bedminster and Lavallette, NJ is the founder and President of Boyle Real Estate Group, LLC a Union County based Commercial Real Estate Investment, Management and Development Company. Blessed with three children all now young adults John IV, Kelly and Kaitlyn, he has long been a grateful and faithful supporter, advisor, advocate and Board Member for numerous children’s causes throughout New Jersey, nationally and internationally. Quite simply it is his belief that “Children are not all dealt the same hand in life at birth, I believe it is a gift to be able and our responsibility that when afforded an opportunity to better the hand of a child dealt a weaker one that we do so”. He has been recognized throughout our New Jersey community and received numerous awards from some very wonderful organizations and groups all of which he is very grateful for.

Sue graduated from Kean College with a degree in English and a minor in Education. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have two sons and seven grandchildren. An executive recruiter placing senior level executives primarily in the healthcare industry, Sue is also actively involved in the sport of purebred dogs as a long time breeder of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, a Delegate to the American Kennel Club and dog show judge. She has been a Literacy Volunteer; a youth group leader, a volunteer in a remedial reading program for the children of migrant workers, and a champion of the PeeWee and Junior Showmanship classes to introduce youngsters to the world of dog shows. Sue shares the goals of CASA SHaW and the staunch belief that every child needs and deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Malcolm Kaye is a partner at a small zoning consulting firm in New York City where he advises developers, institutions, and architects on land use regulations. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University and a Master in Architecture from Harvard University. In addition to having two adult children, he and his husband - a former CASA volunteer - are foster parents in Warren County.

Lauren Gmitter is a Licensed Social Worker and resides in Warren County. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fields of violence prevention and victim advocacy. This passion has led her to collaborating and developing a best practice for court ordered individuals. She is committed to providing a safe space to heal from the impacts of all trauma. Her professional path has placed her in a position at Psychealth Associates in Mercer County as a psychotherapist. She works with adolescents through adults. As a member of the board for both NJATSA and CASA SHaW, Lauren consistently is on the cutting edge of new resources, research and trainings. Most recently she has been trained certified in the Duluth Model, Social Emotional Learning and A Call To Men, Raising Boys into Men.

Stella is a Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Strategist at PNC Private Bank. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in computer science and with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in business management from Seton Hall University. Recognized leader in mentoring and as a community ambassador of PNC. Stella remains dedicated to community service and is recent past Treasurer and Executive Board Trustee of Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation (12+ years). Strategic Advisor to leadership team of JFed for the creation of Women’s Philanthropy division and active contributor (15+ years). She has also been affiliated with NJSCPA – Bankers Subcommittee vice-chair and active member for 10 years. She has also been a dedicated Girl Scout Leader for 13 years. Stella resides in Warren with her husband and has 3 children.

Rana graduated from Rutgers University and subsequently from St. Thomas University's School of Law. She has been barred in New Jersey since 2014. She has worked for Geico as a personal injury/general liability defense house counsel. She then moved to AIG doing the same kind of work, including worker’s compensation defense. She is currently employed with Chubb as a Claims Director. She is a proud aunty to 7 beautiful nieces and nephews and also volunteers at a local farm in Hopewell, Marchese Farm, performing tasks such as weeding, transplanting, and harvesting.

Pamela Drager, MSW, LSW is the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania. She is also a Hotline Relief Counselor for the Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley. She earned a Master's in Social Work from Rutgers University focusing on Clinical Social Work and Violence Against Women and Children. She also has a post-graduate certificate in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University. She has been in the field of interpersonal violence for over ten years, focusing on education and prevention. She is proud to be a part of CASA SHaW and being a voice for children.

Kathy Finnegan graduated from Saint Peter’s College with a degree in biology and chemistry. She attended Rutgers University to study microbiology. She worked for several pharmaceutical companies before becoming a stay at home mother to four children. One of her children is an advocate herself. During that time she served on the township school board for nine years and also the PTA board. Kathy attended Moravian College (now University) to complete requirements for certification to teach biology and chemistry and taught at Delaware Valley High School for ten years. Kathy has been an advocate for seventeen years and a Traveling tutor. Kathy has became a Board Member in 2022.

Rupal Patel is a pharmaceutical industry professional in Regulatory Strategy. She has 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with nearly 15 years of Regulatory Affairs experience. She is Director of Regulatory Affairs in her current role at ADC Therapeutics where she works on oncology therapies. Previously, Rupal worked at ContraVir Pharmaceuticals, Chugai Pharmaceuticals and Ikaria in Regulatory Affairs. She has successfully submitted a BLA, multiple initial INDs and NDA submissions successfully and continues to with the FDA’s multiple Divisions. She is a graduate of Somerset Leadership class of 2019 from Somerset county. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Rutgers University and her MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has a Regulatory Affairs Dual Certificate in Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals. Rupal enjoys visiting many parks of Somerset county with her family and her dog. She is looking forward to serving CASASaHW board and committee.

Daria is a recently retired public school administrator. She spent her career working in Hunterdon County first as a School Business Administrator and then as Superintendent of Schools. Daria received her undergraduate degree from Kean University double majoring in Economics and Management Science/Finance and her graduate degree from Rider University majoring in Educational Administration. Daria was a longtime member of the local PTA, NJ Association of School Business Officials, NJ Association of School Administrators, Hunterdon/Warren Association of School Business Officials, and Hunterdon County Association of School Administrators. Daria moved to Hunterdon County in 1989. She is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have two adult children and four grandchildren (2 sets of twins) whom they adore. In her free time, Daria enjoys baking decorative cookies, travel, and time at the Jersey Shore.

Michelle Kirmser recently retired from practicing law after more than thirty years working as Assistant Counsel and In-House Counsel for two different New Jersey based financial institutions and in private practice. She earned a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, in Economics from The George Washington University and her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from Temple Law School. Michelle became a CASA SHaW volunteer advocate in 2021 and continues in this role which she finds both personally rewarding and crucial to making a foster child’s life better. She and her husband reside in Somerset County and have two adult children and two Miniature Schnauzers.