Pathfinders
Casey O'Brien is an experienced professional with a diverse background in development, communications, editing, and customer service. Currently serving as Development & Communications Coordinator at Pathfinders since June 2019, Casey also fulfills the role of Editor In Chief at Junk Drawer Magazine, overseeing contributions and editing for the art and literary publication. Previous positions include Cheese Monger at goat.sheep.cow, where Casey educated customers on gourmet products, and multiple tutoring roles with Reading Partners and Boys and Girls Clubs of America, focusing on literacy development for young students. Casey's early career featured roles such as Americorps Program Specialist at Pathfinders and Administrative Assistant at the Woman's Club of Wisconsin, where organizational and communication skills were essential. Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in English - Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Pathfinders
For more than 50 years, Pathfinders has brought safety, hope and healing to youth facing homelessness, sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking, crisis and other trauma through innovative and transformational services. Our mission is “empowering youth – changing lives.” Our vision is to provide a more meaningful voice for youth in crisis and ensure that all youth are safe, healthy, independent, successful and valued.