William C. Bell became president and chief executive officer of Casey Family Programs in January 2006. He chairs the Executive Team, and is ultimately responsible for the vision, mission, strategies and objectives of the foundation. Prior to leading the foundation, he served as executive vice president for child and family services. Prior to joining Casey Family Programs, he was commissioner of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services. He has more than 30 years of experience in the human services field.

David Berns
Executive Vice President of Child and Family Services
David Berns joined Casey Family Programs in July 2006. He provides strategic direction to the foundation’s nine field offices in Arizona, California, Idaho, Texas and Washington, and its Indian Child Welfare office in Colorado. Prior to joining Casey Family Programs, he was director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Joseph Boateng joined Casey Family Programs in January 2007. He provides counsel to the Board of Trustees as it carries out its responsibility for the investment of foundation assets. Before joining Casey Family Programs, he was a member of the Johnson & Johnson Investment Committee, responsible for managing over $17 billion in employee benefit assets worldwide.

Dave Danielson joined Casey Family Programs in July 2001. He oversees financial planning, analysis and operations, as well as technology, facilities, communications and research services. Prior to joining Casey Family Programs, he was an independent consultant to clients that included Fortune 500 and technology companies. He has held senior positions in the banking industry and with Price Waterhouse, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Alexandra McKay joined Casey Family Programs in June 2003. She provides legal guidance to the foundation and oversight in legal compliance. Prior to joining Casey Family Programs, she was an attorney for the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. She has a law degree from Stanford University and a postgraduate law degree (LL.M.) from the University of Washington.

Laura Sagen joined Casey Family Programs in 1994 and became an executive vice president in November 2009. She oversees employee relations, compensation, benefits, retention, recruitment, training and development, as well as leadership development, performance management and organizational development. Prior to joining the Executive Team, she was the foundation’s senior director of human resources for eight years.

Dr. David Sanders joined Casey Family Programs in July 2006. He oversees the foundation’s work with child welfare systems to improve practice, with an emphasis on safely reducing the number of children in foster care. Prior to joining Casey Family Programs, he directed all operations for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.