Empowering Voices for Our Children

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Our Passionate Staff

Meet the dedicated individuals committed to advocating for children in need.

Angela Crawford

Angela Crawford

Chief Executive Officer

Ali Wheeler

Ali Wheeler

Outreach and Training Manager

Tonya Dunlap

Tonya Dunlap

Program Director

Emily Castle

Emily Castle

Advocate Manager, 25th District

Cindy Avvenire

Cindy Avvenire

Advocate Manager

Heather Mattox

Heather Mattox

Advocate Manager, 25th District

Meghan Sevier

Meghan Sevier

Grants & Communications Manager

Alexis Driver

Alexis Driver

Outreach & Development Manager

Board of Directors

President

Andrew Squires

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Rockbridge County and the City of Lexington

Secretary

Cristina Lotts

Family Services Advocate at Shenandoah Valley Head Start & Early Head Start

Director

Akiel Baker

Harrisonburg City Public School Social Worker

Director

Michael Mendez

Insurance Broker at Marsh

Vice-President

Gretchen Armentrout

Director Of Advancement Gifts & Records at James Madison University

Treasurer

Joa Garcia

Owner at Prism Consulting

Director

Emani Morse

Communications Associate at Collaborative Communications Group

Director

Nathaniel Riddle

Executive Director at Valley Children’s Advocacy Center

Join Our Mission to Support Children

Your involvement can transform the life of a child in foster care. Join Blue Ridge CASA for Children and be the voice they need. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Act now and help us ensure every child has a brighter future.