Deatrice “Dee” Haney was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She participates in various civic and community affiliations such as teaching women motivational classes, mentoring young adult women and young girls. A true advocate for social change, she became a sworn CASA volunteer in 2007 for the infamous and most profound Clayton County CASA group. She enjoys advocating for children as well as encouraging and motivating volunteers for Clayton County CASA. She is currently the Advisory Board Chair and is enjoying it immensely in part due to “the tremendous support and diverse professional backgrounds that compromise such a wonderful group”. Dee graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelors of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Criminal Justice. She graduated from Walden University with a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Public Policy. She enjoys spending time with her family and most in part her nephews.

Mario was born in Guatemala, Central America, and came to the United States in 1972. In 1974 he joined the United States Army and retired in 1995 after 21 years of military service. While in active duty, he participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in support of the United States Army Forces Central Command, and the Multi-National Coalition. In November 2004, Mario completed his training with the Clayton County CASA program and has worked tirelessly as a volunteer in various capacities for the organization since then.  A year later in November 2005, Mario was recognized for his consistent hard work by being selected as a Friends of Clayton County CASA Advisory Board member. He has been married to his beautiful wife Blanca Estela since January 1978 and has four daughters: Diana, Johanna, Veronica, and Carmen, and two grandsons: nine year old Alexander and five year old Christian.

Sabrina Crawford is married to Tim Crawford and has 4 children – Mandy age 20, Meagan age 19, Jennifer age 18, and Clay age 13. Employed in the automotive industry for more than 19 years, in 2003 she and her husband became Co-Owners of Heritage Cadillac Saab in Morrow, Georgia. Sabrina shares, “My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family.  I love watching my son play baseball!” Aside from her volunteer work and leadership capacity with Clayton County CASA, Sabrina is a Rotarian in the Clayton County Rotary Club and a major supporter of the Keith Brookings Foundation of Atlanta, Georgia.

Chris Leopold received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After obtaining his degree, he went on to pursue a juris doctorate from Southern Law School. Now a resident of Clayton County, Chris has become a well-respected attorney practicing in the areas of personal injury and criminal law in Jonesboro. “I am one who believes that it is important that we invest in our children’s future by helping cultivate an environment for success”. In addition to his role as a CASA Board Member, Chris volunteers to coach for the Riverdale High School Mock Trial team and is an active member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta, the Georgia State Bar Association, the Clayton County Bar Association, and the Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys.

Debbie was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been employed with the Clayton County Court System for 12 plus years. Debbie and her husband have two daughters, Patricia and Carlie, and three grandchildren that keep them young and quite busy. She welcomed the opportunity CASA presented in 2005 to be a volunteer with the ABCs and is so thankful to be able to spend time with children in foster and relative care. Debbie now sits as the active Chair of the Ambassadors Behind CASA, and works tirelessly to plan and execute events for the children.  The ABCs are a small but growing group, and Debbie is sure that with the help of so many others, it will get better each and every year.

Stan Owen joined the Advisory Board in January, 2011 after being a CASA staff member for four years. Stan has been a pastor and is currently a Chaplain with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office. Stan is married to Vickie Kendall Owen and they have three children and four grandchildren. Stan is a graduate of Southeastern University and is a certified Police Chaplain. “The work that CASA does, through the many volunteers that have stepped up to be the difference for children who have been abused, is one of the most important programs in Clayton County”, says Stan.

Wendy is the proud mother of two, Marcus, 24, and Kimberly, 20. She has always enjoyed volunteering in her children’s schools. She is currently working on her Bachelors in Psychology and Human Services at Clayton State University. She is also an active volunteer with Clayton County CASA. “I truly believe in helping and supporting our youth, they are the future.”