Board & Staff : Who We Are : CASA SHaW

Executive Staff

Tracey Heisler

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.
(908) 689-5515
tracey@casashaw.org
Karen Cassano

Karen is CASA SHaW’s Volunteer Trainer and has an extensive history within the nonprofit realm in our community. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Services. For over 20 years, she worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hunterdon Somerset & Warren Counties. Karen was a Case Manager and Executive Director at this youth mentoring program. In her capacity at CASA SHaW, Karen facilitates approximately 30 volunteer Information Sessions per year, and is responsible for volunteer screenings, which include interviews and background checks. Further, she plans and facilitates three volunteer Training Sessions per year, the Supplemental Training for new volunteers as well as the swearing-in ceremonies after each training session.
(908) 689-5515
karen@casashaw.org
Ellen Davis

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.
(908) 689-5515
ellen@casashaw.org
Jeff Warren

Jeff is CASA SHaW's Director of Community Outreach. From a young age, Jeff was always drawn to serving the public and greater good within our communities. 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. He also served as an elected member of Easton City Council for 6 and a half years, and an elected member of the Hanover Township Board of Supervisors in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. 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 at CASA SHaW including social media sites, video 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.
(908) 689-5515
jeff@casashaw.org
Jennifer Marrazo

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.
(908) 689-5515
jennifer.ma@casashaw.org

County Case Supervisors

Lynn Kinkel

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.
(908) 689-5515
lynn@casashaw.org
Kim Haris

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.
(908) 689-5515
kim@casashaw.org
Cynthia Jagnandan

Cynthia joined CASA SHaW as a volunteer in 2019 and is a part-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.
(908) 689-5515
cynthia.j@casashaw.org
Marnie Carrick

Marnie 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.
(908) 689-5515