{"id":59,"date":"2023-05-02T23:02:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T23:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casey-v2.test\/?post_type=leaders&#038;p=59"},"modified":"2025-12-16T20:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T20:30:15","slug":"william-c-bell-doctor-en-filosofia","status":"publish","type":"leaders","link":"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/william-c-bell-ph-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor William C. Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-section light fresh-text left-shift is-style-left-shift wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-bottom\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n \n   <h4>Career highlights<\/h4>\n  \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><p class=\"p1\">Dr. Bell has more than 40 years of experience in the human services field. Prior to becoming president and CEO of Casey Family Programs, he served as the foundation\u2019s executive vice president for Child and Family Services, providing strategic direction to nine field offices and leading a staff working directly with young people from the public child welfare system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Prior to joining Casey, he served as commissioner of the New York City Administration for Children\u2019s Services (ACS). There, he managed child welfare services \u2014 including child protection, foster care, child abuse prevention, day care and Head Start \u2014 with a staff of more than 7,000 and a budget of about $2.4 billion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">From 1996 to 2001, Dr. Bell was deputy commissioner of ACS\u2019s Division of Child Protection. From 1994 to 1996, he was deputy commissioner of field services and contract agency case management for the New York City Human Resources Administration. In the early 1990s, Dr. Bell was associate executive director for Miracle Makers, a private-sector, minority-owned, not-for-profit child and family services organization in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bell earned his Ph.D. in social welfare from the City University of New York Graduate Center, his Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College School of Social Work, and his bachelor\u2019s in biology and behavioral science degree from Delta State University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fifty-fifty backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block back-warm-ceramic margin-top margin-bottom padding-top padding-bottom wp-block-fifty-fifty\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n <div class=\"grid split-5050 media-left addon-button\">\n <div class=\"content pt-7 md:pt-0\">\n    <h2>A voice of hope<\/h2>\n   <div class=\"my-6 text-salt-box\"><p>Dr. Bell frequently shares his expertise and messages of hope in appearances before policymakers, child welfare leaders and others. Explore this collection for transcripts and videos of his speeches and public testimony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n   <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/resources\/dr-william-c-bell-speeches-and-testimony\/\" target=\"\">Speeches and Testimony<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"gap\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"media  \">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr Bell Senate Testimony\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_pjNA0YtK8E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-section light fresh-text left-shift is-style-left-shift wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top margin-bottom\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n \n   <h4>Public service, honors and professional affiliations<\/h4>\n  \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><p>Dr. Bell is Director Emeritus on the board of the Delta State University Foundation. He is a founding member of Cities United and serves on its advisory board. Cities United is a national network of mayors working to reduce violence-related deaths of African American males.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bell formerly served as chair of the board of trustees of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association and on the board of advisors of the National League of Cities\u2019 Race, Equity and Leadership initiative. \u00a0He also was a member of the American Bar Association\u2019s Commission on Youth at Risk, the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care, and the executive committee of the National Association of Public Child Welfare Administrators.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bell has served as a trustee for America\u2019s Promise Alliance, on the governance committee of the Executives\u2019 Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, and on the board of directors of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement; Philanthropy Northwest; United Way of King County; Grantmakers for Children, Youth &amp; Families; the National Council on Crime and Delinquency; the Council on Social Work Education; and the Marguerite Casey Foundation. He served as co-chair of the board of directors of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, and as chair of the board of directors of the Association of Black Foundation Executives.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children awarded Dr. Bell the Strength of Our Society Award in 2024, honoring his work to help reimagine and reshape the social welfare system toward child and family well-being, transform lives and increase the capacity of communities. That same year, he was also awarded the President\u2019s Distinguished Alumni Medal from the City University of New York Graduate Center for his leadership and accomplishments in social welfare policy and his embodiment of the school\u2019s values and mission. This honor recognized Dr. Bell\u2019s focus throughout his career on reducing the number of children in foster care in the United States and strengthening the capacity of parents and communities to care for their children.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Dr. Bell received the A.K. Guy Award from the YMCA of Greater Seattle for his outstanding volunteer services and dedication to social responsibility and equity and justice for all, and the Mayor James Charles Evers Award from the World Conference of Mayors and the Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, Dr. Bell was selected the Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Cener on Community Philanthropy. His essay, titled \u201cBuilding, Growing, Supporting and Sustaining Communities of Hope for All of America\u2019s Children,\u201d was published in the Center\u2019s compendium, \u201cEquity and Transformation: The Impact of Community Philanthropy in Creating Social Change\u201d (March 24, 2020).<\/p>\n<p>A native of Mississippi, Dr. Bell was recognized in 2017 by the Mississippi Senate, House of Representatives and governor with a Senate Concurrent Resolution for his life of service to the nation\u2019s children and families. In 2016, Dr. Bell received the Special Contribution to the Judiciary Award from the King County Washington Women Lawyers for his service to children and families, including those in the child welfare system, and for making our judicial system more accessible to all, regardless of economic status. In 2015, Dr. Bell received the Orgullo de la Comunidad (Pride of our Community) Award from the Coalition for Hispanic Family Services.<\/p>\n<p>The Association of Black Foundation Executives selected Dr. Bell as its 2014 James A. Joseph Lecturer for his visionary leadership and stewardship of progressive philanthropic ideals that advance the organization\u2019s mission. Dr. Bell was named the 2012 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by Delta State University and was inducted into its Alumni Hall of Fame and into Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society. The Robert F. Kennedy Children\u2019s Action Corps awarded Dr. Bell its 2012 Embracing the Legacy Award for his tireless work to prevent child abuse and neglect and build communities of hope for America\u2019s vulnerable children. He was honored in 2010 by New York City\u2019s CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for his contributions and lifelong commitment to improving the lives of children in foster care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Dr. Bell\u2019s many other awards and honors include the Vincent de Francis Award from the American Humane Association (2009), which recognized him for his vision and commitment to improving child welfare systems on a national level; the Lifetime of Service Award from City Year Seattle\/King County (2009); the 2007 International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award from the National Association of Social Workers Foundation, which recognized his contribution to advancing public awareness and recognizing the value of professional social work; the 2005 Valeria Bullard Black Administrator of the Year Award from the Black Administrators in Child Welfare; and the 2004 Betsey R. Rosenbaum Award for Excellence in Public Child Welfare Administration from the National Association for Public Child Welfare Administrators. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hunter College Alumni Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"leader-slider backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block wp-block-leader-slider\">\n\n <div class=\"btn-container container mx-auto px-5 text-right pt-9 print:hidden\">\n <div class=\"grid grid-flow-col pb-6\">\n <h3 class=\"text-left\">Executive Team<\/h3>\n <div>\n <button class=\"btn prev-btn icon-Arrows-Normal-Left off\" aria-label=\"previous\"><\/button>\n <button class=\"btn next-btn icon-Arrows-Normal-Right on\" aria-label=\"next\"><\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n <ol data-offset=\"0\">\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/william-c-bell-ph-d\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"1224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/William-Bell_2011-e1695401979921.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr. William C. Bell.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/William-Bell_2011-e1695401979921.jpg 1002w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/William-Bell_2011-e1695401979921-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/William-Bell_2011-e1695401979921-838x1024.jpg 838w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/William-Bell_2011-e1695401979921-768x938.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"William Bell; CEO and President of The Casey Family Programs.\n\n\n\u00a9Rich Frishman\nALL RIGHTS RESERVED\nThis image is not to be published, printed, electronically disseminated or digitally archived without expressed written permission of the photographer.\n\ncontact info:\nRich Frishman\nPO Box 1213; Langley WA 98260  USA\n360-221-1984 (studio phone)\nrich@frishphoto.com (e-mail)\nhttp:\/\/www.richfrishman.com\nhttp:\/\/www.frishphoto.com\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">William C. Bell, Ph.D.<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">President and Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/joseph-boateng-cfa-cpa-pfs\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/joseph-boateng.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Joseph Boateng.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/joseph-boateng.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/joseph-boateng-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Joseph Boateng.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Joseph Boateng, CFA, CPA\/PFS<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Chief Investment Officer<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/zeinab-chahine-ph-d\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zeinab-chahine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr. Zeinab Chahine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zeinab-chahine.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zeinab-chahine-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Dr. Zeinab Chahine.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Zeinab Chahine, Ph.D.<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Executive Vice President of Child and Family Services<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/scott-mccaulou\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scott-mccaulou.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Scott McCaulou.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scott-mccaulou.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scott-mccaulou-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Scott McCaulou.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Scott McCaulou, CPA<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Technology Services<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/roxanna-nowparast\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/roxanna-nowparast.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Roxanna Nowparast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/roxanna-nowparast.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/roxanna-nowparast-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Roxanna Nowparast.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Roxanna Nowparast<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Chief Program Counsel and Executive Vice President of Legal Services<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/davis-sanders\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Sanders_square.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr. David Sanders.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Sanders_square.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Sanders_square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Sanders_square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Sanders_square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Sanders_square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Dr. David Sanders.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">David Sanders, Ph.D.<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Executive Vice President of Systems Improvement<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/melissa-shields\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2120\" height=\"2119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Melissa Shields.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square.jpg 2120w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Melissa-Shields-square-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Melissa Shields.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Melissa Shields<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Executive Vice President of Communications, Human Resources and Organizational Development<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"leader-slider backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block wp-block-leader-slider\">\n\n <div class=\"btn-container container mx-auto px-5 text-right pt-9 print:hidden\">\n <div class=\"grid grid-flow-col pb-6\">\n <h3 class=\"text-left\">Board of Trustees<\/h3>\n <div>\n <button class=\"btn prev-btn icon-Arrows-Normal-Left off\" aria-label=\"previous\"><\/button>\n <button class=\"btn next-btn icon-Arrows-Normal-Right on\" aria-label=\"next\"><\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n <ol data-offset=\"0\">\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/walter-howard-smith-jr-ph-d\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/walter-howard-smith.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr. Walter Smith, Jr.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/walter-howard-smith.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/walter-howard-smith-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Dr. Walter Smith, Jr.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Walter Howard Smith, Jr., Ph.D.<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Chair, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/joan-b-poliak-msw\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/joan-b-poliak.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Joan Poliak.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/joan-b-poliak.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/joan-b-poliak-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Joan Poliak.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Joan B. Poliak, MSW<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Vice Chair, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/america-bracho-mph-cde\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/america-bracho.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of America Bracho, MPH, CDE.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/america-bracho.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/america-bracho-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of America Bracho, MPH, CDE.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">America Bracho, MPH, CDE<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Secretary, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/sharon-l-mcdaniel-phd-edd-mpa\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SMcDaniel-headshot-square.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SMcDaniel-headshot-square.jpg 486w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SMcDaniel-headshot-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SMcDaniel-headshot-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SMcDaniel-headshot-square-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"SMcDaniel headshot-square\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Sharon L. McDaniel, PhD, EdD, MPA<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Treasurer, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/anna-blanding\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AnnaBlanding-appoved-01-square.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AnnaBlanding-appoved-01-square.jpg 717w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AnnaBlanding-appoved-01-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AnnaBlanding-appoved-01-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AnnaBlanding-appoved-01-square-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"AnnaBlanding-appoved-01-square\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Anna Blanding, MBA<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Member, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/benjamin-danielson\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dr._Benjamin_Danielson_1x1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr. Ben Danielson.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dr._Benjamin_Danielson_1x1.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dr._Benjamin_Danielson_1x1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dr._Benjamin_Danielson_1x1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Dr. Ben Danielson.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Benjamin Danielson, MD<\/h5>\n <p class=\"bodySmall text-salt-box\">Member, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/leaders\/lance-g-morgan\/\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lance-g-morgan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Lance Morgan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lance-g-morgan.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lance-g-morgan-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-copyright=\"\" data-headline=\"Portrait of Lance Morgan.\" data-description=\"\" \/>\n <h5 class=\"text-well-read pt-3 -mb-[6px]\">Lance G. 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