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Emerging Leaders

In 2020, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) developed a new Emerging Leaders Advisory Council comprised of young adult adoptees who are passionate about supporting C.A.S.E.’s mission of improving the lives of children who have been adopted or are in foster care and their families through counseling, lifelong education, and a growing national network of trained professionals.

These new emerging leaders will collaborate with C.A.S.E.’s Board of Directors and staff members to enhance the organization’s presence in the local and national community. They will provide advice and recommendations to the Board and management team and will participate in initiatives around fundraising, volunteering, events and webinars.


Meet the Emerging Leaders

Read the bios of the founding members: Betty, Elizabeth, Rachel and Michaela.

  • Betty Rivers Emerging Leader photo
    Betty Rivers
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  • Elizabeth Barnes Emerging Leader
    Elizabeth Barnes
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  • Rachel Shifaraw Emerging Leader
    Rachel Shifaraw
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  • Michaela Battle Emerging Leader
    Michaela Battle
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Charter

Read the Charter for the Emerging Leaders Advisory Council to learn more about their mission and scope. Click on the document to enlarge.

Emerging Leaders Charter Screenshot

Debbie Riley Headshot 2020

“The Emerging Leaders Advisory Council offers passionate young adult adoptees an opportunity to learn, advise, and grow with C.A.S.E.”

— Debbie Riley, C.A.S.E. CEO

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