Kristin Payne is an experienced professional with a strong background in program evaluation, organizational leadership, and community engagement. Currently serving as the Data Quality & Outcomes Manager at CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, & Tillamook Counties since February 2023, Kristin developed an evaluation framework and implemented tools for board and partner development, focusing on volunteer engagement and program evaluation. Previously, as Program Impact Director at In4All, Kristin led strategic planning initiatives and fostered organizational growth through key partnerships. Additional experience includes roles as Program Coordinator, community and parent volunteer at Beaverton School District, leadership positions in local parenting organizations, and academic support roles at Wright State University. Kristin holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Wright State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University.
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CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, & Tillamook Counties
When a child who has been abused or neglected is going through the trauma of the foster care system, a Court Appointed Special Advocate is tirelessly working to guide them through safely, quickly, and effectively. A CASA advocate is the tireless and passionate protector of a child who has been abused or neglected and is going through the trauma of the foster care system. They are granted tremendous authority by the court, and are able to do what it takes to see that a child is prioritized, their best interests and critical needs are addressed, and that the presiding judge is able to understand the true facts of a child’s condition in an over-burdened child welfare system. CASAs are in a unique position to work in the system without being of the system. Throughout the process, CASAs have permission to visit the children regularly, talk to a child’s parents, teachers, caseworkers, doctors and therapists in order to hear all perspectives and give an unbiased portrayal of the case to the judge. At CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, Columbia & Tillamook Counties we recruit, train, and support these CASA volunteers.