Ocmulgee CASA, Inc. serves the dependent children of the eight-county Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. CASA volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, reviewing documents, interviewing everyone involved, including the child. They make reports to the court, recommending what they believe is best for the child, providing the judge with information that will help him in making an informed decision. CASAs can change an abused child's life.
ABOUT US
Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Executive Director
Elaine Odom
Named Executive Director of Ocmulgee CASA in 2022, Elaine has worked for the organization since 2002. She covers Baldwin, Green, and Morgan counties and was also previously a CASA volunteer. Before working with CASA, she attended Western Carolina University and had an entrepreneur embroidery business. She and her husband have two children and three grandchildren.
Volunteer Supervisor
Suzanne Mathis
Suzanne Mathis is the Volunteer Supervisor who covers Jasper, Jones and Putnam counties. She was previously a CASA volunteer and has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Auburn University. Suzanne and her husband live in Milledgeville and have four children and five grandchildren.
Volunteer Supervisor
Rachel Odom
Rachel is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where she received a degree in Early Childhood Education. She spent the first 10 years of her career working as an elementary teacher. Rachel later transitioned to higher education where she worked for Georgia Military College and Belmont University. She was sworn in as a CASA volunteer in 2016 and over the years has seen the significant impact a CASA can make in a child’s life.