Staff
With a full-time staff of 12 individuals, CASDA advocates have a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to draw upon. The following is a list of our full-time staff members and their individual areas of expertise.
Kelly Burger – Executive Director
If the job has existed at CASDA, then Kelly has done it. She has been here for over 20 years. In addition to overseeing general operations, Kelly represents CASDA in many community groups.
Erik Leif – Assistant Director
Erika is Kelly’s right hand woman and coordinates grant writing and fundraising at the agency. She is also responsible for program supervision.
Leanne Grbavcich – Sexual Assault Program Coordinator
Leanne is our resident expert on sexual assault. She works with victims in one-on-one appointments and by co-facilitating our educational/support group.
Debbie Jonasen – Domestic Abuse Program Coordinator
An experienced advocate working mainly with domestic abuse victims, Debbie provides support, advocacy, and referral information assisting clients as they work towards greater self- sufficiency.
Dana Doyle – Shelter Program Director
Dana helps shelter clients meet their immediate needs, both physical and emotional. She also assists them with planning for future safety while supervising shelter staff and day-to-day shelter operations.
Jackie Ledin – Shelter Case Manager
Jackie provides comprehensive case management services as well as assistance in short and long-term goal planning for shelter clients.
Kym Young – Shelter House Manager
The House Manager is responsible for providing support services to women and children residing in shelter and via the 24-hour helpline in addition to providing facility maintenance.
Laura Gapske – Legal Advocate
Laura supports victims as they navigate the court system and provides answers to questions from clients and staff on legal matters. She is also our resident expert on restraining orders.
Erica Ellenwood – Attorney
In addition to providing legal advice, Erica offers representation for clients in all family law matters such as divorce, custody/placement issues, and retraining orders.
Alexa Connolly – Children’s Program Coordinator
Working with children of all ages, Alexa provides supportive services to child victims and witnesses of abuse. Alexa can provide safety planning assistance as well as help with healthy communication skills, setting boundaries and improving self-esteem.
Walter Raschick – Volunteer Coordinator
While Walter does work with clients, his main focus is on coordinating the efforts of our volunteers in the Volunteer Program and overseeing CASDA’s Public Education and Internship Programs.
Kim Marble-Follis – Bayfield County Outreach Coordinator
As the sole CASDA staff member in our Washburn office, Kim provides support to rural survivors of domestic violence and further extends our reach as a community resource.
