Norfolk CASA's Annual
Mother's Day Luncheon - May 9, 2024
Judge M. Randolph Carlson II
Betty Wade Coyle Lifetime Achievement in Child Advocacy
2024
M. Randolph Carlson II attended Old Dominion University, where he received a B.S. in business administration (summa cum laude). He then received his law degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law. He served as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Norfolk and then worked private practice until he was sworn in as a judge in the Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on January 1, 2000. He retired in 2023. He has a serious sweet tooth, loves to travel, and has recently earned the title of Master Gardener. He has been a tireless advocate for children as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge, and has led countless children to safety in all of his roles.
CASA Gary Murphy
Kerry-Beth Kirschbaum Volunteer of the Year
2024
Gary Murphy was born and raised in Manchester, NH. After graduating from Dartmouth College, he relocated to Jersey City, NJ, where, following in his parents’ footsteps, he pursued a career in education. He served the children of Jersey City as a teacher, literacy specialist, and elementary school principal. Gary retired from full-time work in 2019. A year later, he, his partner, Dwight and their dog, Bo relocated to Virginia so that Dwight could be closer to his family and launch a transportation business. Gary’s approach to retirement involves balancing 3 part-time positions in education with his unpaid role as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Norfolk. He also carves out time to garden, cook, exercise, and solve word puzzles.
Deirdre Love
Betty Wade Coyle Lifetime Achievement in Child Advocacy
2023
Deirdre Love is the founder and Executive Director of Teens With A Purpose, a community based 501(3) (c) not for profit entity. Teens With A Purpose (TWP) originated in 1996 and became an independent incorporated non-profit organization in 2008. Serving all faiths communities and the Hampton Roads community at large, TWP 's mission is "to empower teens and young adults to take charge of their lives through peer-led programs and events. Spread a message of pride, protection, and upward mobility throughout the youth population using
art and peer education to heal and help develop young people. Emphasize education and and prevention message to raise awareness and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Provide a nonjudgmental, safe environment for self expression of all teens. Ms. Love has formed a host of collaborative community Partnerships and sits on youth focused committees such as the PHAT Conference promoting teens health and fitness, EVMS's AIDS Coalition, and VDH's Planning Team on Violence
Prevention. She has led the organization to participate in countless church, civic and community events including AFRAM Fest; City of Norfolk’s Multi-Cultural Youth Festival; Youth March for Peace, and World AIDS Day events. TWP's Hampton Roads Youth Poet program hosts the HR Poet Laureate competition and launched
the inaugural Virginia Youth Poet Laureate competition in 2023 under her leadership.
Recently, Ms. Love as named WAVY-10's Remarkable Woman winner in a contest sponsored by Nexstar Media and went on to compete nationwide. She is an avid Yoga enthusiast and lives her life to serve youth. Ms. Love believes that this generation can and will change the world for the better. She only wants to be a gust of wind propelling them forward
This event and our work would not be possible without our sponsors - thank you to all who made this possible! -MDL 2023
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Diane Johnston 
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Christina Brooks Emily Munn, Esq. Mary Smith Dr. Heather Wentworth 
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Norfolk CASA celebrates the return of our
Mother's Day Luncheon & Silent Auction!
Friday, May 6, 2022
Norfolk CASA's annual luncheon honors the role of mothers in our own lives
and serves as a great reminder of the importance of family.
As we work to tell the story of children who navigate the courts due to abuse and neglect, we
also work to bear witness to the incredible journey of families who face struggles to heal, hope,
and restore stability. Understanding the critical importance of family preservation for our CASA
kids and our community, we honor the mothers, and all those who
step into the role, this day and everyday.
and serves as a great reminder of the importance of family.
As we work to tell the story of children who navigate the courts due to abuse and neglect, we
also work to bear witness to the incredible journey of families who face struggles to heal, hope,
and restore stability. Understanding the critical importance of family preservation for our CASA
kids and our community, we honor the mothers, and all those who
step into the role, this day and everyday.
Meet Our 2022 Award Winners
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Betty Wade Coyle
Lifetime Achievement in Child Advocacy Awardee Stephanie Osler, LCSW |
Kerry-Beth Kirschbaum Volunteer of the Year Awardee The Cutshall Family |
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