Meet Young Professional Council Member Dr. Danielle Smith

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: Dr. Danielle Smith

“I’m Danielle Smith and I recently graduated from the UNT-HSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. I joined the YPC because I’m passionate about helping kids that come from vulnerable places. I’m hoping to be a child & adolescent psychiatrist one day, as I just started my psychiatric residency, and being part of CASA has given me the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of children in our community that have been abused and neglected.”

Meet Young Professional Council Member David Moreno

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: David Moreno

David Moreno is currently a Relationship Manager/Trust Officer with First Financial Trust and Asset Management Co., N.A. He has lived in Fort Worth his entire life and is proud to call Tarrant County home. He graduated from Amon-Carter Riverside High School and the University of North Texas.

David says, “I first heard of CASA through volunteering and working with another non-profit and I was able to see the importance of the phenomenal work that they do for the children in our communities. I was moved by the stories and dedication of the volunteers and great people at CASA and felt strongly that when the opportunity presented itself I wanted to be a part of the great work they are doing in Tarrant County. I am excited to be of service and get to learn more about CASA, as well as meet the leadership, volunteers, other council members and all the dedicated people who work hard to make a difference in the children’s lives.” 

David has been married to his best friend Sabrina Moreno for five years and they have two children: four year old son Micah and two year old daughter Galileia. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys soccer, football, baseball and golf. He also enjoys serving at church, watching films and occasionally video games.   

Meet Young Professional Council Member Valyn Beasley

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: Valyn Beasley

Val Beasley, an Omaha Nebraska native relocated to Texas last year, with her husband, mother, 2 teen nephews and 3 year old son. She joined CASA YPC because of her interest and connection to the foster care community. Val's mother was a foster parent when she was a child and it has always been a passion of hers to help the youth feel a sense of belonging and connection. When she got older she became a foster parent herself, to be of service to those in need. Service has always been important to her and she believes having someone to turn to is crucial at a young age. Because of that, mentorship is one of the things she is most passionate about and there's no better way than to do that than be of service to others. Val is a retired Air Force Officer and currently works in Human Resources for Meow Wolf.  She is most looking forward to connecting with others and making  a difference in her new state and is ready to serve this community.

Meet Young Professional Council Member Colin Farrell

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: Colin Farrell

Meet Colin! He is the President of Morningside Texas Holdings

Why did you want to be involved with CASA and the Young Professional Council? I had volunteered with various organizations over the years but wasn't sure how much of a difference I was making. My dad had been involved with CASA and told me how it's an organization that makes a tangible impact, one you can see and feel and he was right. 

What are you most looking forward to this year?  Seeing new places.

Can also include one or two sentences about you i.e. spouse of x years with x kids, x dogs, enjoy running, must have coffee, etc. I grew up in Texas but spent roughly a decade in other places and moved to Fort Worth 4 years ago and I don't plan on leaving. I try to spend most of my free time watching live music or trying to get better at tennis.

Meet Young Professional Council Member Scott Edmonds

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: Scott Edmonds

Meet Scott! He is the President/Owner of Prescher Law Firm, PLLC

1. Why did you want to be involved with CASA and the YPC? I am involved on the legal side with CPS cases and have first-hand real world knowledge of how much good CASA does for children in foster care and how CASA does help change the lives of children and parents for the better.

2. What are you most looking forward to this year? Seeing CASA participation increase and helping the broader community have a better understanding of who CASA is and what CASA does for all of us.

3. Anything else we should know about you? I enjoy camping and hiking and have climbed some pretty big mountains like Half Dome at Yosemite and the Guadalupe Mountains in Texas.

Make getting involved in our organization part of your New Year’s resolution! Interested in serving on our Young Professional Council this year? Or want to learn more? Visit https://www.speakupforachild.org/ypc

Meet Young Professional Council Member Caroline Cheatwood

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: Caroline Cheatwood

Meet Caroline! She is a nurse, Chef, workout instructor and a member of our Young Professional Council.

1. Why did you want to be involved with CASA and the YPC? I was involved with CASA throughout college and knew that I wanted to volunteer my time after graduation. Working with CASA throughout the years has shown me what an impact it has on the community and I wanted to be a part of it for the children!

2. What are you most looking forward to this year? This is my second year on the YPC, so I am looking forward to experiencing all the different types of ways that CASA makes an impact on the community.

3. Anything else we should know about you? I am from Fort Worth and went to TCU! I also have two cats Teddy and Frank, who are both rescue maine-coons! In my free time, I enjoy going to restaurants around Fort Worth and some of my favorites are Atico, Ellerbe, and CoCo Shrimp!

Make getting involved in our organization part of your New Year’s resolution! Interested in serving on our Young Professional Council this year? Or want to learn more? Visit https://www.speakupforachild.org/ypc

Meet Young Professional Council Member Amber Watson

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: Amber Watson

“I work for the City of Azle as an Accounting Analyst. I was formally the Court Clerk and still hold my Level II Texas Court Clerk Certification.

CASA has always held a special place in my heart. I was in and out of the system as a child. My siblings who were placed in foster homes, all had CASAs that left an everlasting positive impression on their lives.

What I'm looking forward to most on this year's Young Professional Council is participating in all of CASA's impacting events that get others in our community engaged on making a difference for foster children.

I'm a mother of 4 amazing children ranging in age from 21 to 5 and have been with my wonderful husband for 12 years.”

Interested in serving on our Young Professional Council? Or want to learn more? Visit https://www.speakupforachild.org/ypc

Meet Young Professional Council Member Jordann Reis

📣 Young Professional Council Member Spotlight: Jordann Reis

Jordann Reis is a dedicated advocate for the well-being of children and served as a Dallas County CASA prior to joining the CASA Tarrant County Young Professionals Council.

As a graduate of Trinity University with a degree in communications, Jordann now serves within the insurance and risk industry. She finds joy in various activities that promote physical and mental well-being with her husband and family. They enjoy playing golf, practicing yoga, and staying active by running after their two children. 

Hailing from Texas, Jordann proudly embraces her Texan roots and the fervent belief in the Dallas Cowboys' perennial pursuit of the Super Bowl.