Founding Executive Director

Grey is a nationally recognized advocate, change maker, and creator. With over 15 years of nonprofit leadership, Grey has dedicated their career to authentic youth engagement, elevating the voices of those most impacted by systems, and providing training and technical consultation to organizations within and outside of child welfare systems. Grey also brings the invaluable perspective of an adult with lived experience in the foster care system. 

In the spring of 2020, Grey began as a volunteer, leading a committee of volunteers, both allies and individuals with lived experience, to conduct a feasibility study. This effort led National CASA/GAL to identify Bristol County as one of the highest-need areas in the country that did not yet have a CASA program. After over 1,300 volunteer capacity-building hours, Grey transitioned to a consultant for the Massachusetts CASA statewide organization, which became CASA of Bristol’s fiscal agent. Under Grey’s leadership, CASA of Bristol County incorporated as a freestanding nonprofit in November 2022 and received 501(c)(3) status in January 2023. Grey mobilized and transformed a dedicated group of volunteers into the founding board of CASA of Bristol County. Their cultivation of partnerships with the Bristol County Juvenile Court System, National CASA/GAL, and MA CASA led CASA of Bristol County to become the first new CASA program in Massachusetts in over 20 years and the first ever in southeast Massachusetts. 

Prior to their current role, Grey served for 12 years as the Program Manager for the New England Association of Child Welfare Commissioners and Directors (NEACWCD). In this role, Grey managed three key projects: data collection for the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) for Massachusetts, coordination of the New England Youth Coalition (NEYC), and building the Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni (MassNFCA). Since 2008, Grey has delivered legislative research and testimony, designed workshops, co-authored publications, and presented at regional and national conferences. Their impact has been featured in publications such as Children’s Review and the Child Welfare League of America’s journal. Grey is an active member of the Emerging Leaders Committee of the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA). Several of these projects address the importance of maintaining sibling visitation and supporting normalcy and permanency throughout all stages of out-of-home placement. In 2021, Grey was honored to be named a Re-Envisioning Foster Care in America (REFCA) Champion by the Treehouse Foundation. 

In January 2024, Grey became the Founding Executive Director of CASA of Bristol County. They are passionate about ensuring that children and families have their needs met and their rights protected while navigating opaque and challenging systems. Grey believes collaboration with public systems and community organizations is essential to achieving our mission. They are dedicated to embedding DEIJAB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Accessibility, and Belonging) at all levels of organizational development. Grey welcomes allies and individuals with lived experience to support our mission and build infrastructure, ensuring that as we grow, our staff, volunteer base, and board are representative of those most experiencing the child welfare system in Bristol County. 

Grey lives with their wife and fur babies: a dog named Bear and a bunny named T3tea. They are a skilled Metalsmith, love archery, baking bread, and can never have enough plants.

Social Impact Consultant

Adriana Raines is an Afro-Latina seasoned professional serving in the capacity of Community Outreach and Engagement consultant for CASA of Bristol County. She is also training volunteer advocates on the impact of Domestic Violence as part of 35 hours of preservice training curriculum. Adriana brings 20+years of experience in the non-profit sector and is a passionate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advocate who works tirelessly to create inclusive workspaces. 

Adriana holds a Master in Education, a LeadBoston Alum, and holds a Certificate in Social Impact Management and Leadership. Her extensive knowledge and experience have equipped her with a deep understanding of the importance of education in fostering social change and allows her to combine her natural leadership abilities to make significant impact throughout her career.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Adriana actively engages in various initiatives aimed at eradicating racism and dismantling systemic barriers to equality and equity. Her commitment to social justice was nationally recognized when she received the National CASA 2022 DEI Award. This prestigious award is a testament to her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and her relentless pursuit of social justice. 

Program Evaluation Intern

Bio: Deirdre graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with Magna Cum Laude honors and a Minor in Business Administration from Plymouth State University. Her passion lies in ensuring children feel safe and empowered, advocating for their voices to be heard. Previously, she worked as a research assistant on a Human Trafficking project, and she continues her involvement with Falmouth Hospital as a registrar. As CASA of Bristol County’s first Program Evaluation Intern, Deirdre is developing capacity for Program Implementation Evaluation in the areas of the program’s Court Report Template and 35-hour Pre-service Training curriculum. Deirdre enjoys spending her time by the ocean with her family on her time off!

Board Member

Liz is a Program Coordinator at Silver Lining Mentoring in Boston. Having lived experience in the foster care system herself, Liz brings a deep-rooted desire to “level the playing field” for youth in care, ensuring that they have access to the resources they need to be successful. Having also been a court-involved youth, who had a CASA advocate, Liz understands the value and importance of having your voice heard in the court system.

Liz has been an advocate for underserved populations in both her professional and personal endeavors for many years including working with youth experiencing homelessness, the LGBTQ community seeking gender affirming healthcare, and young adults that have or are currently experiencing foster care. Liz has a BA in Criminal Justice and MS in Nonprofit Management. She is excited to bring her experience, skills and passion to CASA of Bristol County.