Our Staff
Crissi Kolb
Executive Director
Crissi joined CASA For Kids in January 2019. She came to CASA after working within the foster care system for over 10 years empowering parents, through parenting education and adult life skills classes, to make decisions that are in the best interest of their children with the goal of being reunified as a family. Working within that system she witnessed firsthand the need for one-on-one advocacy for children in the foster care system. She saw a need in the community and knew she needed to be the one to fulfill it.
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Crissi is passionate about being the best wife/mom for her family, lives for Pumpkin Spice Latte season and has a weakness for any and all things sweet.
(304) 599-1087 Ext. 1
Leah Turner
Assistant Director
Leah Turner rejoined CASA For Kids in August of 2024, as the Assistant Director. Leah previously held the position of Volunteer Supervisor for Preston County from November 2021 to June 2024. In the past she has worked within a variety of settings with diverse individuals providing her with numerous and valuable experiences. She has worked with a range of ages, including preschool children and their families, and adults in substance abuse treatment centers. Her previous employment before coming to CASA, was working with adults with intellectual disabilities in a day program center. In addition to her experience, as a Preston County Native she has a passion for social services and is extremely enthusiastic about giving back to her community by helping others.  She looks forward to taking bigger challenges with long lasting rewards in witnessing the joy that has been shared with her since becoming a part of CASA For Kids mission.
(304) 599-1087 Ext. 2
Cierra Watkins
Monongalia County Volunteer Supervisor
Cierra joined CASA For Kids in May of 2025. She graduated with her Bachelors in Child and Family Studies and Associates in Education from Davis and Elkins College. She continued schooling at West Virginia University for her Masters Degree in Social Work. Throughout her career, Cierra has held various roles dedicated to supporting children within the foster care system. Her commitment to the child welfare system drives her work at CASA.
Outside of her professional life Cierra enjoys spending time with her husband, their three pets, family and friends. One of her favorite joys is attending concerts whenever possible.
(304) 599-1087 Ext. 3
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Kayla Reclart
Preston County Volunteer Supervisor
Kayla Reckart joined CASA in May of 2025, as the Volunteer Supervisor for Preston County. Kayla has worked in the Preston County court system for the past 12 years in various positions and understands the need for CASA in the court system.
As a lifelong resident of Preston County, Kayla is passionate about her community and believes being a part of the CASA For Kids mission will be a great way to give back.
(304) 599-1087 Ext. 6
Kaleb Hatch
Eternally Home Program Coordinator
Making a positive impact on families in the foster system has been a lifelong goal of Kaleb's, and he is especially passionate about working with teens. Kaleb joined CASA For Kids in December of 2024 and was chosen to pilot CASA For Kids' new Eternally Home program to help strengthen and support children and families in Monongalia county. He hopes to use his background in education, research, mental health, and case management to empower children, families, and our community.
Kaleb loves baking, kayaking, and weaving tales of adventure with his Dungeons and Dragons party.
(304) 599-1087 Ext. 5