Staff

Amy was born and raised in Young Harris, GA, and graduated high school from Towns County. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Social Work at the University of Georgia and has had a passion since then to work with children and families.

Amy began her career with the Georgia Lottery funded Pre-K program, where she worked as a Family Services Representative in Towns County, then became a Center Coordinator, serving Franklin County. Amy went on to work as a Social Services Coordinator at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, NC. In 1999, Amy was named as the Executive Director of Towns County Family Connection and celebrated 25 years in that role.  During that time, Amy was responsible for bringing in over $1,750,000 in funding through grants, donations, and fundraisers to the North Georgia area.

Amy has received several recognitions and awards throughout her career and in 2006-2007 was named Towns County’s Citizen of the Year.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys walks and runs, shopping, and spending time with her family.

Debbie joined CASA in 2015 as a Volunteer Coordinator and helps to keep the CASA office running!

Debbie holds an M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Georgia and a B.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia.

She has always had a heart for helping others and enjoys anything crafty! She lives in Dahlonega with her husband, two kids and her dog.

Fran Parks, Community Engagement Coordinator has a heart for children and loves all things organization. One of her main goals is to encourage our community and individuals to rally around CASA, and bring awareness to what it truly means to be a Special Advocate. Prior to CASA, she served as an Administrative Assistant of Music, Youth and Publications at Concord Baptist Church for 15 years. During her time there she developed an extensive knowledge of Fundraising, Event Management, Community Outreach, and Social/Print marketing. 

Fran and her husband live in Cornelia, Ga along with their two pups. They are empty nesters who love traveling to visit their two girls and their husbands, camping, and boating.

Katie is excited to be joining the Enotah CASA team as White County Advocate Supervisor and realizes the blessings of serving children and volunteers in such a wonderful community! Katie was born and raised in Lumpkin County, where she continues to reside with her two wonderful children. Having served as a CASA Advocate since January 2020, Katie has advocated for many cases in both Lumpkin and White County. Prior to employment with CASA, Katie worked as a Senior Relationship Banker. Katie has an educational background in early childhood education, which has provided her the essential knowledge of child development and the importance of educational advocacy. 

Katie enjoys being active in her community and serves on the Citizens Service and Advisory Board for Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. Katie enjoys attending her children’s sports events, spending time with family, anything crafty and shopping for new home décor.

A former Marine, Brett continues his service to his community as a CASA Supervisor. Brett has been married 20 years with two wonderful children. He enjoys spending time with his family doing all things outdoors.

Brittney Cochran is an Advocate Trainer and Supervisor at Enotah CASA, dedicated to empowering volunteers in their mission to support and advocate for children in the foster care system. With a background in corporate HR spanning eight years, Brittney brings a wealth of experience in leadership, training, and mentorship to her role in child advocacy.

Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, she is committed to ensuring that every child has a voice in the court system and a brighter future ahead. Outside of work, Brittney enjoys spending quality time with her husband and kids and loves going on cruises to explore new destinations.