NORMAN, OK - Sherri Wing Marsico of Norman, Oklahoma, has been appointed incoming executive director for South Central CASA of Oklahoma, a court advocacy organization for children and families that are in crisis.
Wing Marsico will guide daily operational and longterm strategic efforts for the non-profit social services organization covering Cleveland, Garvin and McClain counties. In 2021, South Central CASA served 237 children with the help of 103 volunteers or “advocates” in active cases.
“I look forward to helping South Central CASA achieve their mission to speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children and to help them find safe, permanent and nurturing homes,” said Wing Marsico. “I truly believe when you have an opportunity to help better the life of a child in need, you not only change their life, but that of the community as a whole.”
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained community volunteers who are appointed by a judge to speak up on behalf of abused and neglected children in court. South Central CASA has existed since 1984, when it began operating as Cleveland County CASA.
Wing Marsico was appointed to the new position by CASA’s Board of Directors. She comes to CASA with nine years of experience in managing nonprofit organizations. She previously served as vice president of membership for the Norman Chamber of Commerce. She is also past chairman of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) and past president/CEO of the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce. She holds a certificate in nonprofit management from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organizational Management. She is a graduate of East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma.
South Central CASA is headquartered at 2241 W. Lindsey St., Suite 500, Norman. More information is available at (405) 360-5295 or at www.SouthCentralCASA.org.
