CASA of San Mateo County
Monroe Labouisse has extensive experience in advocacy and leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Advocate and Peer Supervisor at CASA of San Mateo County since November 2018, Monroe provides support and mentoring to foster children and teens in the justice system. Additionally, Monroe has been a mentor at Peninsula Bridge since September 2018, assisting low-income students in their educational journeys. Monroe was the Chair of the County of San Mateo Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission in 2022 and 2023, and served as a commissioner from 2019 to 2021. Prior experience includes advisory and senior consulting roles at Turo and Roadie, and executive positions at Poynt, Stripe, Airbnb, eBay, and PayPal. Monroe holds an AB in Government from Harvard University, earned between 1987 and 1991.
CASA of San Mateo County
Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA of San Mateo County empowers YOU to make a difference in the life of a child who has been abused or neglected. What We do: CASA of San Mateo County recruits, trains, and supports adult volunteers as a powerful voice for the best interest of abused and neglected children who have come under the court’s protection because their parents can’t or won’t take care of them. What CASA Volunteers do: They listen first. Then they act. Volunteers devote 2-4 hours a week getting to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them. They provide consistent, caring support and make sure the child doesn't get lost in the system. For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives. For many volunteers, CASA is a life-changing experience that makes a difference in our community. With just a few hours a week, you can make a lifetime of impact for a child in foster care. Sign up for an orientation by emailing natalie@casaofsanmateo.org or visit our website for more information. How can you help? Donate - Volunteer - Get Involved.