CASA of San Mateo County
Sheila Golden is an experienced finance and operations professional with a strong background in non-profit management and program development. Currently serving as the Director of Finance and Operations at CASA of San Mateo County since January 2022, Sheila has previously held similar roles at the Organic Farming Research Foundation and the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. In various capacities, Sheila has successfully directed fundraising strategies, managed multiple programs benefitting small farmers, and overseen grant writing initiatives. Sheila's early career includes positions within educational institutions and state parks, contributing to urban agriculture and historical programming. Sheila holds a Master of Science in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies and Public Relations from West Virginia Wesleyan College.
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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.