friends of
CASA
“Friends of CASA (FOCASA) was founded by Junior League in 1995. It began as a small group of dedicated women who planned and executed fundraising events to support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) — a local nonprofit providing a powerful voice and meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
As CASA has grown, so has FOCASA. Today, FOCASA members produce the annual Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon, a fashion show event held at a stunning five-star resort. This event raises over $600,000 annually and has been the second-largest luncheon fundraiser in Orange County since 2019.
To learn more about Friends of CASA, please contact our FOCASA Membership Team using the LEARN MORE button below.
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Board of Directors
Inga Sanders-Marcereau
PRESIDENT
Nicole Inal Hutchinson
VICE PRESIDENT
Zelma Banuelos
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR (CURRENT MEMBERS)
Christina Markl
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
(NEW MEMBERS)
Giselle Deese
SECRETARY
Jennifer Gonzales Oxen
MAJOR EVENTS DIRECTOR
Liz deSousa
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Joanna Smith
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (EMAIL & INTERNAL COMM.)
Alex Miller
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (SOCIAL MEDIA)
Holly Joseph
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR
Lourdes deQuillien
RETAIL SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR
Jennifer Hanlon
MEMBER AT LARGE
Trisha Yount
MEMBER AT LARGE
Heather Gil-Lastrina
MEMBER AT LARGE
Dana Strader
PAST PRESIDENT / PARLIAMENTARIAN
Board Advisory Council
Cathie Cardelucci
Janet Colclaser
Kimberly DeLamar Matties
Jaynine Warner
CHAIR
Annette Hellmich
Lori Jackson
Patty Juarez
Sandi Kirby
Debbie Masek
Colleen Masterson
Members
Michelle Adam
Darlene Alexander
Melanie Andrade
Victoria Auer
Zelma Banuelos
Madison Beckley
Priscilla Bermingham
Katrina Bess
Nadia Bess
Cathie Cardelucci
Evan Clark
Carrie Click
Janet Colclaser
Jennifer Cops
Giselle Deese
Kimberly DeLamar Matties
Nariman Fraitekh
Rae Harker
Isabelle Hedoux
Stef Hermanns
Aidan Hoffman
Julie Horning
Stella Lim
Mary Ann Magee
Gina Maier Vincent
Becky Mandich
Britta Marques
Colleen Masterson
Natalie Midlock
Samantha Montague
Marjie Zethraus Mros
Katie Nahigian Seiff
Shabnam Penry
Lindsey Poker
Errin Reeder Goldstein
Kelsey Ruegger
Inga Sanders-Marcereau
Brittany Schultz
Joanna Smith
Lorissa Smith
Traci Wade
Janine Wald
Michelle Zuzek
Policies
“Learn about the Friends of CASA policies.”
Be a Friend
“Apply to be a part of Friends of CASA.”