CASA of Kosciusko County Names Brooke Hamstra Executive Director

CASA of Kosciusko County has named Brooke Hamstra their new Executive Director. Hamstra brings extensive experience in executive leadership, operations, strategic planning, financial oversight, team development, and community engagement to the organization.

In her new role, Hamstra will lead CASA’s staff and work closely with its Board of Directors, volunteers, donors, and community partners to strengthen advocacy for children in the Kosciusko County Courts System who have experienced abuse or neglect.

“I am deeply honored to join CASA of Kosciusko County and help advance a mission that is so important to children and families in our community,” Hamstra said. “CASA’s staff, volunteers, board members, donors and supporters have built an organization our community can be proud of. I look forward to listening, learning and working alongside them to ensure every child who needs an advocate has a consistent, caring voice.”

Hamstra brings more than 20 years of professional experience spanning the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Earlier in her career, she worked in the nonprofit sector, where she gained firsthand experience with mission-driven service, community engagement and connecting individuals and families with meaningful resources and support.

Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer of Helvey & Associates, Inc., where she helped guide companywide operations, strategic initiatives, staff development, client relationships and organizational change. She also served on the company’s Executive Leadership Team and previously led its sales and marketing efforts.

A committed community volunteer, Hamstra is President of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and has served the organization in numerous leadership and volunteer roles since joining in 2014. Her work has focused on strengthening membership, supporting youth-centered programs, awarding community grants and scholarships, and bringing people together in service to Kosciusko County.

“The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Brooke to CASA. Her proven leadership, strong community relationships, and genuine commitment to serving others make her well-suited to build upon CASA’s strong foundation. We are confident she will support our exceptional staff and volunteers while expanding awareness and engagement throughout Kosciusko County.” – Angie Ritchey, Board President

Hamstra succeeds Erin Rowland Jones, who led CASA of Kosciusko County for six years and helped strengthen and grow the organization’s capacity to serve local children. Hamstra began her role on July 20, 2026, and will work with Erin during the leadership transition.

Community members can support CASA by becoming a trained volunteer advocate, making a financial contribution, attending CASA events, or helping share the organization’s mission.