KJ Torgerson has been hired as the CEO of the 1st Judicial District CASA Program, Inc, commonly referred to as North Idaho CASA.

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program strives to ensure that every child in Idaho's First Judicial District lives in a safe, healthy and nurturing family environment. CASA advocates represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in our community that are removed from their home as a result of abuse or neglect. Appointed by a judge, a CASA advocate investigates reports and speaks on behalf of a child in court.

Torgerson has been a CASA volunteer advocate for 6 years. "I am so honored to continue to be part of the CASA team and look forward to increasing awareness about the hundreds of children CASA serves each year."

Torgerson is a Stanford University graduate and holds a Master's of Science degree. She comes with 16 years of business management experience, the majority of which has been in leadership roles for nonprofit organizations. She specializes in operations, strategic planning, program development and fundraising.

"CASA is about a special group of children who have been abused and neglected at the hands of those that are their 'adults.'" It takes a special person to do the work involved to be the voice for these children explained Lora Whalen, a member of the CASA board of directors.

"KJ's professionalism, energy and experience," said CASA board member Luke Malek, "will serve to guide our staff and volunteers in advocating for our community's most vulnerable members: The abused and neglected children."

For more information please contact KJ Torgerson, 1st Judicial District CASA Program CEO, at (208) 667-9165 or visit northidahocasa.com.