The National CASA/GAL Association has announced the appointment of five new members to its board of trustees, marking a significant expansion of its governance structure. The organization, which advocates for children in the foster care system, welcomed the new trustees to strengthen its leadership and broaden its institutional expertise across multiple sectors.
Among the new appointees is Tawanna Brown, who assumes the role of inaugural Joseph R. Bankoff Young Adult Trustee, a newly created position designed to incorporate emerging perspectives within the organization's decision-making processes. The appointment reflects the association's commitment to developing leadership talent and ensuring generational continuity in its advocacy work.
The expanded board composition brings together professionals with diverse industry backgrounds, positioning the National CASA/GAL Association to enhance its strategic initiatives supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The organization represents a network of Court Appointed Special Advocates and Guardian ad Litem programs across the United States.