About Casa

Our Mission: CASA Kendall County is a nonprofit membership organization, which advocates for the best interest of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. We train and support dedicated community volunteers who serve to protect a child’s right to a safe and permanent home. We are the child’s voice in court.

Our Vision: We believe that every child has the right to grow up in a safe, nurturing and permanent home, and deserves the support and involvement of their community to make this all possible.

We are pleased to share our organization’s 
annual report for 2023.

Meet Our Team:

Heidi Baird

Executive Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8660

Laurie Patsch

Program Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8661

Jennifer Valdovinos

Advocate Supervisor
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8661

Tamara Hamman

Advocate Supervisor
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8661



Board of Directors

Nicole Sartori

President
McAdams & Sartori, LLC, Yorkville

Colleen Long

Vice President
Partner, Brummel Realty

BT Norman

Treasurer
Broker Owner
The Mortgage Source

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Nicole Lindroth

Secretary
Account Executive
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Anthony Baker

Director
Superintendent, Plano CUSD #88

Melinda Lasky

Director
Director of Student Services Yorkville CUSD #115

Keith Mouis

Director
Mortgage Sales Manager Flagstar

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Carrie Niesman

Director
Vice President Regional Manager, Old Second National Bank

Kealan O'Neil

Director
Owner, O'Neil Property Group

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Phil Paulino

Director
Owner, Sewer Sharks

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Ashley Rhea Fichtel

Director
Broker, john greene Realtor

Mike Rennels

Director
Mayor, City of Plano

Stephanie Roskopf

Director
Yorkville Auto Body
CASA/GAL

Scott Gengler

Director
Kendall County Board
Edward Jones