About CASA

Our Mission 

CASA Kendall County 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.

Our Values

Our paramount value is integrity. Morality, ethics and law each help guide the many decisions made each day. Respect and passion connect stakeholders to the mission. Everything we do is driven by service for the children.

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

Meet Our Team:

Heidi Baird Executive Director

Heidi Baird

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

Shazette De Leon

Executive Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8661

Allison Riordan Advocate Supervisor

Allison Riordan

Training Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8660

Tamara Hamman

Advocate Supervisor
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8660

Audrey Heyob

Advocate Supervisor
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8660

Angela Walker

Advocate Supervisor
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 553-8660



Board of Directors

Signe Hamman

President
Fox Ridge Stone


BT Norman

Treasurer
Broker Owner
The Mortgage Source

Anthony Baker

Director
Superintendent, Plano CUSD #88

Melinda Lasky

Director
Director of Student Services Yorkville CUSD #115

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Stephanie Roskopf

Director
Yorkville Auto Body
CASA/GAL

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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

Scott Gengler

Director
Kendall County Board
Edward Jones

Jeff Burgner

Director
Inspector General
Kendall County