Michelle Jones - Executive Director

Michelle has just transitioned in to the Executive Director position here at CASA. Michelle has been with CASA for 8 years, and formerly held the position as Volunteer Supervisor at the Jasper office.  Michelle is working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Michelle is married, has one daughter, and two grandchildren whom she adores. Michelle loves to travel in her free time, read, and go camping with her family. Michelle has a heart for children, and continues as a strong advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system.

Kayla Bishop - Program Director

A graduate of Newton High School, Kayla has always called East Texas home. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and joined CASA in 2013 as a volunteer supervisor.  Kayla loves to see children find healing and hope in permanency, and she takes pride in training volunteers to be fierce advocates for children.  A member of Community Church in Orange, Kayla enjoys softball, reading, cooking, and baking.

Tassie Ferrill - CASA Coordinator

Tessie Ferrill grew up in Buna, Texas and currently holds a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Religion and Biblical Counseling Certification. She has worked and volunteered in Preschool and Children's Ministry, Vacation Bible School Ministry, Youth Director, 4-H, Little League, Mission Ministry, and as a Girl Scout Leader. She has always had a heart for families and dreamed of having her own. she has two grown children and a wonderful husband, whom she calls her rock. She loves what she does and gets the opportunity on a daily basis to be the voice for a child. Being part of this organization is truly a blessing! 

Nikki Vicknair - CASA Coordinator

Nik Vicknair is a graduate of Bridge City High School and Lamar State College. She is the proud Mother of two daughters and three granddaughters. Nik is passionate about fighting for our children, who have been abused and neglected. She has worked with "at-risk" youth for more than 20 years and believes in community involvement. Nik was an active Volunteer Advocate with our program prior to being hired and knew this is where she belonged 

Mariah Rutherford - CASA Coordinator

Mariah grew up in Port Neches and graduated from Port Neches – Groves High School in 2010. She attended Lamar University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, and she is currently working on a Master’s in Child and Adolescent Development. Working with children has always been her dream and advocating for them and finding them a safe loving environment is what brings her joy. She is a proud mom of three dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig, and she also enjoys baking, yoga, and the beach.

Leisha Cassidy - Office Administrator

Leisha is new to the CASA family. Leisha is married, she has one daughter and one son, and a granddaughter, who is the light of her world. Leisha formerly worked as a secretary in the Radiology department at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Leisha loves children, and is excited to be working at CASA.