Board of Trustees
Since 1966, Casey Family Programs has focused on supporting the vision of our founder, Jim Casey. We have built a diverse leadership team with deep experience in child protection, child and family well-being and a broad range of related fields to ensure we deliver on our mission to provide, improve ─ and ultimately prevent the need for ─ foster care.
Our Board of Trustees, led by Chair Walter Howard Smith, Jr., is responsible for ensuring that the varied assets of Casey Family Programs are effectively used in support of the organization’s objectives and purposes. The board works with the president and CEO to develop and review existing and proposed programs, as well as to promote strategic partnerships across the United States.
Board of Trustees
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Walter Howard Smith, Jr., Ph.D.
Chair, Board of Trustees
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Joan B. Poliak, MSW
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
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America Bracho, MPH, CDE
Secretary, Board of Trustees
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Sharon L. McDaniel, PhD, EdD, MPA
Treasurer, Board of Trustees
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Anna Blanding, MBA
Member, Board of Trustees
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Benjamin Danielson, MD
Member, Board of Trustees
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Lance G. Morgan
Member, Board of Trustees
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Doug Patejunas
Member, Board of Trustees
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Eric Pettigrew
Member, Board of Trustees
