Yolo CASA

Sarah Plaugher

Inspired by her own calling to adopt a child someday, Sarah Plaugher heard about Yolo County CASA through a friend who suggested she try becoming a CASA volunteer to get more familiar with the dependency system. A few years later, Sarah was reminded about Yolo County CASA by her cousin who had heard about it in a college class.

Daisy Ruiz

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Daisy Ruiz is currently a student at UC Davis studying sociology and psychology with a minor in Chicano studies. She hopes to one day become a social worker. She discovered Yolo County CASA at a career fair at UC Davis, and decided that becoming a CASA volunteer would be a great way both to give back and get a preview of what it might be like to be a social worker.

Cecelia Thornton

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Cecelia Thornton is a therapist in Sacramento who believes that everyone has a unique gift to share with others. She participates in CASA trainings by helping prospective CASA volunteers understand the effects of addiction on family members. She came upon this expertise after over a decade of specialized experience.

Michelle Hahn

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Michelle Hahn spent 14 years as a high-tech engineering and management professional before following her calling to become a family law attorney. For many reasons, Yolo County CASA is close to Michelle Hahn’s heart. She is no stranger to child protective services cases and custody disputes.

Kim Eichorn

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Kim Eichorn is born and raised in Davis and has been a local realtor for over two decades. “I love the Davis community and have had the privilege of getting to know many of its members through my profession, volunteer, and philanthropic work.”

Michelle Millet

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Michelle Millet is no stranger to volunteering. She has chaired the Natural Resources Commission for the City of Davis, and has been on the Board of Davis Parent Nursery School, Bike Davis, and Explorit Science Center. She became aware of Yolo County CASA online. “The Hearts of Yolo stories kept coming up on my Facebook newsfeed and I really thought I could make a difference for a child who needed it. It really spoke to me.”