Background & Education: Tim was in the investment business for more than 20 years. Tim graduated with a B.A. from University of Rhode Island, where he received the Presidents Award for Academic Excellence. Tim also studied Behavior Finance in the Executive Program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Clubs, committees, or social groups: Healing Opportunities CFO, Harvard Club of Southern California, Self-Realization Fellowship, CFA Institute

A few words that best describe Tim: Friendly, kind and present

Hobbies & Interests: Reading, hiking, running and spending weekends with his two boys Mason and Reese.

Why CASA is important to Tim: "To do what I can to serve the most vulnerable in the community."

Background & Education: Crystal obtained her BA in criminal justice and an AA in liberal studies. She has almost twenty years of professional experience working with children and youth. Her previous work experience includes Teen Court Program Manager, Adolescent Residential Counselor, and Preschool Instructor.

Clubs, committees, or social groups:  Crystal is a Lompoc Valley Leadership graduate, Class of 2015. She is a proud ambassador for the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club and a member of the Santa Maria Women's Network. 

A few words that best describe Crystal: Enthusiastic, loyal and observant

Hobbies & Interests: Crystal enjoys planning parties, volunteering, and movie nights at home with her family.

Why CASA is important to Crystal: "CASA is the only advocacy program that gives a voice to children in foster care. It’s my love of children and a strong interest in the legal system that makes CASA a perfect fit for me. Being a mother myself, I want to make sure every child experiences the same unconditional love, safety and forever home that I provide to my own children."  

Background & Education: Chantel is a Santa Barbara local whose first love was social justice work. Volunteering and training extensively with Anti-Defamation League and Just Communities, Chantel was committed to combating bullying and prejudice on her high school campus and in the community. Chantel was fortunate to be the first one in her family to attend college, obtaining a BA from Smith College with a double major in Religion and Jewish Studies. After graduating, she began her career in Jewish Communal Service work as the Volunteer Coordinator and Events Specialist at Jewish Family Service and also worked for various nonprofits throughout Santa Barbara.

Clubs, Committees, or Social Groups:  Chantel is highly involved with the Israel Committee of Santa Barbara, sitting on their planning committee and working as their Event Coordinator for the Annual Teach-In on Israel. She also volunteers with local Jewish organizations, such as the Avi Schaefer Fund.

A few words that best describe Chantel: Energetic, Passionate, Affable, Loyal, and Jovial

Hobbies & Interests: Chantel loves to create art, mostly using watercolor and inks. She also enjoys dancing, watching movies, traveling, meeting new people, and spending time with her puppy, Big Sur.

Why CASA is important to Chantel: “CASA is important to me because I know firsthand how terrifying, traumatic, and turbulent it can be for children who are in abusive environments.”  

Background & Education: Britannia is currently going to Arizona State University online and earning her degree in Family and Human Development. She originally grew up in Washington and has recently come to Santa Barbara County. She spent time working with a family member assisting with a supervised visitation program.

Hobbies & Interests: Britannia enjoys night and star photography, playing the flute, and going camping and road trips!

Background & Education: Originally from Michigan, Brittany moved to California at the age of six and grew up on Vandenberg AFB where her father was stationed in the military. Brittany currently attends Allan Hancock College and plans to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology online through Brandman University. This past year Brittany had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to kindergarten students in China.

Clubs, committees, or social groups: Brittany is currently an advocate for sexual assault survivors at the North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center.

A few words that best describe Brittany: Kind and caring

Hobbies & Interests: Traveling, reading, hiking, going on adventures, and spending time with family.

Why CASA is important to Brittany: "Every child deserves to have their voice heard and CASA gives them that power." 

Background & Education: Tristin graduated from Westmont College with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Before coming to CASA she worked at Noah's Anchorage, a local residential youth crisis shelter for over three years. Tristin has worked with children in some capacity since age 15.

Clubs, committees, or social groups: Tristin is a 2014 graduate of Leadership Santa Barbara County and 2016 Emerging Leaders Program in Santa Barbara, CA. 

A few words that best describes Tristin: Kind, compassionate, tender-hearted, driven, hardworking, dedicated, loyal

Hobbies & Interests: Tristin is a huge sports fans, with loyalties to The Los Angeles Kings hockey teams (Stanley Cup champs 2012 and 2014!) and The Kansas City Chiefs. Tristin loves to read books, spend time in the outdoors, watch movies, and rock out to some country music.

Why CASA is important Tristin: "To have a CASA means to have that extra watchful eye, to have someone who will stick with that child. What is so great and unique to CASA is that our volunteers are actually officers of the Court, which means that they get to write reports directly to the Judge and be a voice for that child in Court. To see the difference an advocate can make in the life of one child makes my job worth it."