Vigilant Voices™

We all want, and deserve, to be seen and heard. When we can't speak up for ourselves, we need an advocate to stand up for us. Join us today, as we discuss the three main types of advocacy and how you can take the first step to become an advocate for the children in your life.  A special shoutout to our friends at Voices for Virginia's Children who advocate for policies that improve the lives of Virginia's children.   ***** In our work as Court Appointed Special Advocates, we’ve learned that it’s important to KNOW about the challenges facing children and families to ensure NO child faces abuse, neglect, or trauma. Follow Henrico CASA's mission, work, and impact at www.HenricoCASA.org and on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. ***** Meet the hosts of Vigilant Voices™: Jeannine Panzera, Executive Director, has been advocating for children with Henrico CASA for more than 10 years. Jeannine graduated with her Juris Doctorate from University of Richmond School of Law, after graduating from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Jeannine is often asked to present at conferences and conduct training on the needs of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and best practices in volunteer management. She is also an active member of the Virginia CASA State Leadership Team. Kristin Blalock, Community Engagement Coordinator, joined CASA in 2021. She has a master’s degree in Business Administration from Xavier University. Kristin left a career in HR consulting to venture into small business ownership, then transitioned her project management and communications skills to the non-profit world. Her outreach and engagement work, including social media management, have received recognition at a local and national level. She is dedicated to supporting children from hard places in both her professional life and personal life.

Welcome to our first episode of Henrico CASA's new podcast, Vigilant Voices™! At CASA, we've learned that it is important to KNOW about the challenges facing children and families to ensure NO child faces continued abuse, neglect, or trauma. Join us as we explore how YOU can make a difference.  Learn more about the challenges facing families in our community, as well as the impact we can have when we speak up for vulnerable children. https://henricocasa.org/2022-impact/ ***** Follow Henrico CASA's mission, work, and impact at www.HenricoCASA.org and on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. ***** Meet the hosts of Vigilant Voices™: Jeannine Panzera, Executive Director, has been advocating for children with Henrico CASA for more than 10 years. Jeannine graduated with her Juris Doctorate from University of Richmond School of Law, after graduating from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Jeannine is often asked to present at conferences and conduct trainings on the needs of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and best practices in volunteer management. She is also an active member of the Virginia CASA State Leadership Team. Kristin Blalock, Community Engagement Coordinator, joined CASA in 2021. She has a master’s degree in Business Administration from Xavier University. Kristin left a career in HR consulting to venture into small business ownership, then transitioned her project management and communications skills to the non-profit world. Her outreach and engagement work, including social media management, have received recognition at a local and national level. She is dedicated to supporting children from hard places in both her professional life and personal life.

Welcome to Vigilant Voices, Henrico CASA's new podcast, hosted by Jeannine Panzera and Kristin Blalock. Henrico CASA, aka Court Appointed Special Advocates, supports children and families involved in the court and child welfare systems. In our work at CASA, we’re learned that it’s important to KNOW about the challenges facing children and families to ensure NO child faces abuse, neglect, or trauma. And that’s what this podcast is all about. Look for episodes to drop the first and third Tuesday of the month, starting in March 2023. In the meantime, learn more about Henrico CASA's mission, work, and impact at www.HenricoCASA.org and follow Henrico CASA on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.  *** Meet the hosts of Vigilant Voices: Jeannine Panzera, Executive Director, has been advocating for children with Henrico CASA for more than 10 years. Jeannine graduated with her Juris Doctorate from University of Richmond School of Law, after graduating from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Jeannine is often asked to present at conferences and conduct trainings on the needs of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and best practices in volunteer management. She is also an active member of the Virginia CASA State Leadership Team. Kristin Blalock, Community Engagement Coordinator, joined CASA in 2021. She has a master’s degree in Business Administration from Xavier University. Kristin left a career in HR consulting to venture into small business ownership, then transitioned her project management and communications skills to the non-profit world. Her outreach and engagement work, including social media management, have received recognition at a local and national level. She is dedicated to supporting children from hard places in both her professional life and personal life.