The Faces of CASA: Welcome, New Board Members!

CASA of Kent County has welcomed some new faces to the board of directors, and we’d like to introduce them!

Angie Mason-Maranda

Counseling Center of West Michigan

Assistant Clinical Director/Outpatient Therapist

Since earning dual master’s degrees in social work and public administration with a focus on nonprofit management and leadership in 2014, Angie has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health settings, including inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient therapy. Currently, she serves as assistant clinical director of a private practice. Angie’s approach centers on providing clients of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations with a safe, nonjudgmental space to build strengths, explore growth, and develop resilience for future challenges. Witnessing the struggles of children facing complex family issues has been a core part of her experience.

After becoming a CASA volunteer in 2010, Angie was inspired by CASA’s impact in Kent County and across Michigan, which ultimately guided her career toward fostering resilience in individuals and families. Having completed a summer internship with the previous Executive Director of CASA of Kent County, she is passionate about CASA’s mission and values her role on the board alongside other dedicated community leaders.

Outside of work, Angie enjoys time outdoors with her husband, daughter, and family, especially hiking the scenic trails of Sleeping Bear Dunes in Northern Michigan.

Christina Burr

YPTC

Client Manager

Christina L. Burr, MBA, MAEd, CPA, is a seasoned financial executive dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations through financial growth and strategic planning. As a client manager at Your Part-Time Controller, Christina oversees accounting operations for over 30 nonprofits on an outsourced basis. Previously, she served as chief financial officer at North Community Counseling Centers, managing a $9 million -plus budget and leading financial initiatives.  Her background also includes roles as chief audit executive and corporate controller, highlighting her expertise in board communications, risk management, and grant compliance.

Christina holds a master’s in education from The University of Akron, an MBA in Healthcare Management from Walsh University, and a bachelor’s in accounting from The University of Akron. She has also worked as a visiting lecturer at the University of Akron teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in financial accounting and risk management.

This story is featured in the Winter 2024 edition of CASA Connect, CASA of Kent County’s quarterly newsletter. Click here to view a pdf version of this newsletter.