Family Law CASA Staff
Ann-Marie Croy, Program Attorney
Ann-Marie first joined Family Law CASA as an advocate in February 2013 and immediately fell in love with the work. She served the organization as a contract attorney and as an advocate supervisor before becoming the Program Attorney. She went to law school at Gonzaga University, and has been practicing law since 1999. Apart from family law, she has practiced in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal defense, and also as an estate planning attorney. She loves to spend time with her husband and three children, run marathons, and volunteer for Special Olympics.
Stacey Thompson, Advocate Supervisor
Stacey first came to Family Law CASA as a Volunteer Advocate in January 2019. After 3 years and several compelling cases under her belt, she joined our staff in July 2022, first as an Interim Legal Assistant and now as an Advocate Supervisor. Stacey brings with her over 20 years of legal experience serving varied corporate and government clients, and she consistently volunteered her time serving as pro bono counsel to low-income clients. She received her J.D. from the George Washington University Law School. Stacey is enthusiastic to bring her pre-law experience as a history teacher and a social worker to help inform her work at Family Law CASA. Outside of work, Stacey is a passionate reader and tennis enthusiast, and she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs hiking the trails of Seattle and the PNW.
Tyreese Johnson, Program Manager
Tyreese joined Family Law CASA in November 2017 as an Advocate Supervisor. He previously worked as an Advocate Supervisor for Dependency CASA in Texas and has prior experience as a Child Protective Services Investigator. Tyreese’s excellent assessment skills and his deep commitment to volunteer advocacy for vulnerable children are evident in his daily interactions with volunteers and families. In his spare time, Tyreese enjoys gaming, movies and spending time with his family.
Lisa Wood Johnston, Director of Development
Lisa joined Family Law CASA in the fall of 2013, and currently focuses on fundraising, marketing, and community outreach efforts for the organization. A graduate of the University of Washington with a BA in Communications, Lisa has spent many years in the marketing, public relations and development fields for nonprofit organizations. Out of the office she enjoys hiking, skiing, gardening and spending time with her husband, her dog Jude, and traveling to visit their adult children.
Deidre McCormack Martin, Executive Director
Deidre joined the Family Law CASA staff as Executive Director in January of 2020. She joins the organization with 20+ years of non-profit experience with 15 in leadership roles advocating and providing services to youth. Previously Deidre was the Executive Director of Summer Search’s Seattle office, a national youth development organization, and was the Interim ED for the WA Association for Infant Mental Health. In 2013, she was named to Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40. Ms. McCormack Martin values and fights for social justice, educational equity and a vibrant community that cares for all of its members. She holds a BA in history from Santa Clara University and spends spare time with her three daughters and husband in their community in West Seattle or camping and hiking in the beautiful mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
Alex Pessemier, Office Manager & Volunteer Recruiter
Alex joined Family Law CASA in March 2020. She is a Seattle area local and has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Washington in Anthropology of Globalization with a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. She has a background in customer service and retail management and is excited to use that experience to support Family Law CASA’s mission to help vulnerable children. Alex is currently attending a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Antioch University. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, re-watching Star Trek, reading historical fiction, and socializing with friends.
Olivia Pimentel, Legal Assistant
Olivia Pimentel joined Family Law CASA in early September of 2022. Olivia graduated from Washington State University in 2020 with a degree in Criminal Justice. She has a background of working within Family Law and is excited to use that experience to support Family Law CASA’s mission to advocate and help our community. In her spare time, she likes to read, hike, and try new activities.
Erica Lee, Development Manager
Erica joined Family Law CASA in July 2022. She has a background in nonprofit marketing and development through a trauma-informed lens for performing arts and mental health organizations. Erica holds a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky. In her personal time, Erica enjoys cooking and baking, cheering for the Oregon Ducks and pursuing her creative passions.
Ranny Nguyễn, Major Gifts Associate
Ranny joined Family Law CASA in September 2022 as an eager newcomer to the nonprofit industry. She was compassionately raised by youth-focused nonprofit programs such as Boys & Girls Club, Girl Scouts, Key Club and Summer Search Seattle, ultimately shaping her passion for giving back to the community. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies from University of Washington Tacoma in 2021 with a focus on labor rights. She has a background in the finance industry and is working to apply her knowledge to her new position as the Major Gifts associate. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her Shepard mix rescue Mando, meticulously caring for houseplants, and doing yoga.
Jeffrey Vasquez, Advocate Supervisor
Jeffrey joined Family Law CASA in May 2019 as an Advocate Supervisor. He brings with him more than a decade of higher education administration experience. Jeffrey says he is excited to contribute his leadership and mentoring skills to help further our mission in giving a voice to children through advocacy. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Humboldt State University. Today he enjoys hosting dinner parties for friends, and cooking plant-based meals with produce harvested from his garden, along with long urban and walks in nature with his husband Kyle and small dog Molly.
Family Law CASA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, sex assigned at birth, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.