
Jeannine Panzera, Executive Director
Jeannine oversees the provision of court representation for children who have experienced neglect, abuse, and other trauma.

Shannon Mitchell, Chair, Board of Directors
Shannon facilitates the Board of Directors’ management of Henrico CASA’s governance, finances, and fund development.
HENRICO CASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CHAIR
Shannon Mitchell
(Virginia Commonwealth University)
VICE CHAIR
Dianne Jewell
(Sheltering Arms)
TREASURER
Melvin E. Tull, III, Esq.
(Tull Law, PLC)
DIRECTORS
T. Michael Briggs
(Community Volunteer)
Rutherfoord Ferguson
(Davenport & Co., LLC)
Bryan Jenkins
(Run Signup, Inc.)
Lewis Jones
(Run Signup, Inc.)
Leslie Newton
(Evergreen Enterprises Inc.)
Za-Rhia Sears
(CJS Strategy Consulting)
Julie Seyfarth, Esq.
(Chesterfield County)
Bryan Wilson
Jason Van Beusecum
(RCM&D)
ADVISORS
Betsy Beach
(Community Volunteer)
Chris Durand
(DPR Construction)
Anne Preston Farmer
(Community Volunteer)
Manu Gupta
(Virginia Commonwealth University)
Bryan Jenkins
(Run Signup, Inc.)
Paul Ronson
(Immediate Past Chair)
Paul Shively
(Atlantic Group Benefits, LLC)
HONORARY/LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS
Kevin Bruny
(Chesterfield County Director and Chief Learning Officer)
Jon Ganues
(Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) )
Pat Hackler
(Educator / Trainer)
Strong leadership and financial management make our impact possible. We steward the resources entrusted to our organization carefully so that we can continue our legacy of serving 100% of the children referred for advocacy services.
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