Lisa Melvin
I would describe myself as someone who has a business mind and a nonprofit heart. My core values are integrity, courage, and service to others. I began with CASA in 2016 as a volunteer advocating for children who had experienced abuse and neglect.
Attributes: My leadership strengths are collection, connection, and ideation.
Personal Quote: “The leader for today and the future will be focused on how to be – how to develop quality, character, mindset, values, principles, and courage.” – Francis Hesselbein
Arlene Grover
I joined CASA in 2007 and have a background in education, child development and nonprofits, my focus has always been on children and families. My love of teaching is a perfect fit when it comes to training new CASAs.
Attributes: Devoted, organized, and insightful
Personal Quote: “To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?” – Katherine Graham
Heather Baker
As the daughter of Sue Baker, the founder of Chelan-Douglas CASA, I have been involved with the program since I was a teenager. In 2010 I joined the CASA team full-time after completing two years with Intermountain AmeriCorps.
Attributes: Creative, friendly, compassionate, good listener, and patient.
Personal Quote: “Think BIG! You are capable of more than you know.”