Entries by Amanda Desmarais

Charlene Baxter Receives 2026 Linda Egbert Outstanding Advocacy Award

Since 2014, Charlene has advocated for 15 children and youth and has served as a peer mentor for 15 cases involving 23 additional children. Her mentorship has been instrumental in helping new advocates gain confidence as they begin their CASA journey, and she has remained connected with many mentees long after their cases have closed. […]

CASA Welcomes 12 New Advocates

Please join all of us at CASA of New Hampshire in welcoming 12 new advocates who graduated in October. Congratulations to Betsy, Doug, Rob, Jennifer, Nancy, Cindy, Kylee, Frank, John, Kathleen, Alison and Itzick. CASA of NH offers a variety of different trainings, including virtual, in-person and hybrid options. Both the upcoming fall and early […]

Sally Harris’s Story of Genuine Care and Perseverence

If you were to meet Sally Harris for the first time, her warm smile and upbeat attitude would quickly reveal that she’s a people person. Sally cares about others, and she cares about her community. This is evident from the many volunteer roles she holds (president of her town Historical Society, easement monitor, member of […]

Cristina Bernich Calls Being a CASA Volunteer “Powerful and Meaningful”

For thirty years, Cristina Bernich has made it her mission to help children find their voice.  Her work in early intervention as a speech language pathologist and feeding and lactation consultant focuses on establishing the building blocks that will allow children to thrive. And for many years, before having their own children, Cristina and her […]

Christine Parent Joins CASA of NH Board of Directors

CASA of New Hampshire welcomes Christine Parent, MBA, PMP, to its board of directors. Christine is a healthcare commercialization and marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience leading strategic growth, stakeholder engagement, and mission-driven initiatives across complex health systems in the United States and Canada. Her career has focused on advancing solutions that […]

Margaret M.L. Byrnes Named Next President & CEO of CASA of New Hampshire

Today, the CASA of New Hampshire Board of Directors announced that Margaret M.L. Byrnes has been selected as the organization’s next President and CEO following a comprehensive statewide and national search. Byrnes will succeed Marcia “Marty” Sink, CASA of NH’s founder and longtime leader, who announced in late 2025 that she will retire after nearly four decades […]

CASA of NH Welcomes 13 New Advocates

CASA of New Hampshire is delighted to welcome 13 new advocates who graduated in May. Congratulations to Kayne, Anthony, Fred, Ashley, Abi, Geoff, Lisa, Nicola, Daniel, Dave, Keri, Jenn and Claudia. CASA of NH offers a variety of different trainings, including virtual, in-person and hybrid options. Summer and fall sessions include hybrid starting on July […]

CASA Cares Supports NH’s Children Experiencing Abuse and Neglect

CASA of New Hampshire held its annual fundraising gala CASA Cares on May 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester. Presented by Novocure, the event included a live auction and jewelry raffle courtesy of Day’s Jewelers. Funds raised will aid CASA of NH in its mission to recruit, train and support volunteers to provide […]

Advocate Supervisor – Manchester

Join CASA of NH, a dynamic, high-energy, mission-based organization that is oriented toward high impact quality advocacy. CASA of NH provides volunteer advocacy for children in New Hampshire who experienced abuse or neglect. You will be joining caring professionals led by a senior leadership team who values a supportive, diverse, talented, and friendly work environment, […]

CASA Kristy Jobin on Why She Volunteers

I’m a Bow resident, a wife, and a mom, and community is truly at the heart of everything I do. Professionally, I serve as the Director of Community Development for the Town of Amherst, where my work centers on planning, housing, and fostering strong, sustainable communities. Outside of my career, volunteering is a meaningful part […]