Interns & Staff

Staff Bio:
Scott and his family have a long history with CASA. Scott served on the CASA of Orange County Board of Directors for six years, the last two as Chairman. Scott’s wife, Maura, was an Advocate in Orange County and two of his children started a club in their high school to raise money in support of CASA. Scott and Maura recently moved to Missoula after falling in love with the community during their visits to their son, who is attending the University of Montana.

Scott has over 35 years of professional experience providing public and private companies with accounting, auditing, financial reporting and business advisory services. He spent the last 20 years in executive management positions with professional services organizations. Scott recently retired from Hein & Associates LLP where he served as the Office Managing Partner of the Irvine Office and as a member of the firm's Executive Committee and then from NextLevel where he served as the Managing Partner of the Seattle Office.

Why did you decide to join CASA?
"I believe that we have an obligation to provide every child with a safe and healthy environment and the opportunity to grow and thrive. CASA helps make that happen for those children most at risk."

Office: (406) 542-1208 ext. 100
Fax: (406) 542-1211
Email: [email protected]

Staff Bio:
Margaret grew up in Cascade, where the plains meet the mountains in Central Montana along the Missouri River. She first traveled to Humboldt State University in Northern California on a high jump and triple jump scholarship but later transferred home to finish a Marketing and Management degree at the University of Montana. Margaret became an AmeriCorps Senior Leader for the Montana Campus Compact, focusing on post secondary education for first-generation college students in Montana. Later, she began her work for the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center focusing on programs for the youth of Missoula as well as the senior population. These two roles greatly impacted the trajectory of her career and further ignited her passion for the Missoula community. Margaret enjoys rafting, fly fishing, running, gardening, cooking and spending as much time as possible outside with her two dogs, Caddis and Keta, and her husband Jake.

Why did you decide to join CASA?:
"I greatly admire the work that CASA provides for our community, and the positive impacts that it makes for so many children. I am constantly inspired and thoroughly enjoy working with volunteers and discovering their unique qualities, along with their selflessness and dedication to the mission of their choice. Volunteers make the world go round, and I’m so happy to be there to offer support!"

Office: (406) 542-1208 ext 101
Fax: (406) 542-1211
Email: [email protected]

Staff Bio:
Ike was born and raised in Missoula. He graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman with a degree in Elementary Education in 2014. He has worked as an Educator in formal and informal Elementary, Middle, High School, and adult education classrooms and programs across Montana, Wyoming, Southern California, and also in Thailand. He enjoys fly fishing, running, gardening, traveling, and trying new things. When not in the CASA of Missoula office, you may see him walking with his dog Vinnie in the North Hills of Missoula or running around town with members of the Hellgate High School Cross Country team, of which he is an alumni and assistant coach.

Why did you decide to join CASA?:
"Having worked in the field for a variety of non-profit organizations, I was drawn to the Education Manager position at CASA of Missoula for the opportunity to continue to work as an educator helping train and maintain our network of volunteers and also to learn more about the administrative side of non-profit work. Almost everyone I’ve mentioned my new professional opportunity to has known someone who is or has been a CASA volunteer. I’m excited to learn more about how CASA is making a positive difference for youth and their families in our community and to be a part of that process."

Office: (406) 542-1208 ext. 102
Fax: (406) 542-1211
Email: [email protected]

Staff Bio:
Lindsay grew up in Somers, New York, and went to Siena College just outside of Albany, New York, where she majored in Political Science. After graduating in 2020, she spent a year with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, where she served as a JV/AmeriCorps member with Missoula Interfaith Collaborative here in Montana. There, Lindsay served primarily as an Employment Specialist with MIC's division Missoula Works— where she assisted folks from marginalized backgrounds to reenter the workforce— while also working with different aspects of MIC's Housing Advocate Network. During her JV/AmeriCorps year, she fell in love with Montana and is thrilled to be back in Missoula working with CASA. Lindsay's simple pleasures are caramel iced coffee, an abundance of sunshine, and befriending every cat and dog that crosses her path.

Why did you decide to join CASA?:
"I had heard so many wonderful things about the important work that CASA of Missoula does in our community before joining this organization. Connecting dedicated volunteers with children in need can make an incredible difference in those kids' lives, and I'm so excited to be a part of that process!"

Office: (406) 542-1208 ext. 103
Fax: (406) 542-1211
Email: [email protected]

Staff Bio:
Manon has extensive experience working in conflict resolution for the Canadian Government and has obtained a bachelor degree in Industrial Relations. She is a proud native of Quebec, where she spent her life until moving to Montana with her husband in 2012. It was at that time that she first volunteered with CASA. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, reading, camping and spending time with her husband, Rob, and their two sons, Gabe & Mathis.

Why did you decide to join CASA?
"As an involved resident of Missoula, and a mother, I can’t think of a better way to invest in my community then to ensure our most vulnerable youth have a better future. I’m inspired by the dedication our volunteers have for the CASA mission, and I’m honored to be here to support them!"

Office: (406) 542-1208 ext. 104
Fax: (406) 542-1211
Email: [email protected]

Maura is a native New Englander who began her career in New York writing investor relations materials and press releases for large corporate clients. As she moved into consumer public relations and major events planning at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center, among other large venues, her career shifted to script writing for film and video production after working with CoverGirl Cosmetics and Levi Strauss on corporate and promotional film projects. She left public relations and worked her way up the production ladder to become a production manager on grant-funded PBS series and documentary films. Maura and her husband, Scott, moved to Southern California and raised their three children. That’s where she began her involvement with CASA over 20 years ago. She’s been an Advocate, a supporter, and an employee over the years. In addition, she has served on educational foundation and youth advocacy boards.

Maura and Scott fell in love with Missoula when their son attended the University of Montana. They realized after one particularly beautiful visit that they didn’t want to leave, so they packed up and moved to Missoula. Both Maura and Scott have always felt that the best way to become part of a community is to give back and serve where it helps most. That led them to CASA of Missoula. Maura has continued her involvement in both grant writing and reviewing applications over the years, so she is happy to take on grant writing, reporting, and management for CASA of Missoula, an organization whose mission she still believes in so strongly.

Email: [email protected]

Staff Bio:
Sophia grew up in northwest Montana. She first got into nonprofit work over a decade ago as a volunteer—she loved the nature of the work so much she decided to make it her life's mission to build stronger communities by serving them. She started her career working in recreation and outdoor education, then transitioned to nonprofit management. Her experience is in development, focused on marketing, fundraising, and event planning. Sophia has worked as a contractor for various nonprofits in Montana, Oregon, and Idaho. She is most excited about this opportunity with CASA as it will allow her to gain experience in outreach, retention, and work closely with both the programming and development teams:

“I’m excited to connect with our community and grow CASA's reach. I was drawn to CASA because I believe that every child deserves to feel heard, supported, and valued. The work this organization does to advocate for at-risk youth is truly life-changing, and I am honored to be part of it.”

When Sophia is not out in the community wrangling new recruits, you can find her frolicking in the mountains, curled up with a good book, enjoying a cup of tea, or spending time with her family and friends.

Office: (406) 542-1208
Fax: (406) 542-1211
Email: [email protected]

Molia grew up in Alberton, Montana and is attending the University of Montana where she is majoring in Communicative Science and Disorders to fulfill her dream of becoming a speech language pathologist. She has worked in numerous childcare settings and in a speech therapy clinic for preschoolers. Molia began working for CASA in the summer of 2024 as a Volunteer Retention and Program Intern and fell in love with the work of CASA to make a difference in children's lives. When Molia is not attending school or serving the community, you can find her on the volleyball or tennis court, spending time with friends or family, or rewatching her favorite movies and TV shows.

Why did you decide to join CASA?
"As a future speech language pathologist, my role will be to help children communicate better to express their wants and needs, which is exactly the role of CASA, to advocate needs for abused or neglected children and give them a voice. I am excited to provide our youth a better future and honored to be a part of CASA of Missoula."

Office: (406) 542-1208
Fax: (406) 542-1211
Email: [email protected]