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Roxie Hoven, Executive Director
[email protected] Roxie Hoven began her family violence prevention career in 1995 as an advocate for victims in the greater Seattle area. Relocating to Norfolk in 2002, she worked with the H.E.R. Shelter as their Aftercare Coordinator before joining the YWCA South Hampton Roads in 2004. She transitioned from her position as the Assistant Executive Director of the YWCA South Hampton Roads to Norfolk CASA’s Executive Director in 2012. Ms. Hoven is a proud Old Dominion University (ODU) Alumnus, Kaufman Honoree and past board member of ODU’s Friend’s of Women’s Studies. As Norfolk CASA's Executive Director, she was the 2014 recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association. Roxie is a navy veteran and has served on the board of directors of the LGBT Life Center (Hampton Roads) and the Callas Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently serves on ODU’s Human Services Advisory Council and the HR Community Youth Coalition. |
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Brandi Steward, Advocate Manager
[email protected] Brandi Steward started as an Advocate Manager with Norfolk CASA in 2021. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in Sociology & Criminal Justice, with a minor in Public Service and has been a Qualified Mental Health Professional for over four years, working with individuals with various mental illnesses. While working in the mental health field, Brandi has gained a strong passion for helping families in need in her community. Outside of work, Brandi spends time with her husband and her two sons and has recently completed her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Regent University. |
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Kayla Minton, Advocate Manager
[email protected] Kayla Minton has served as a CASA Advocate Manager for over two years. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Psychology. Following graduation, Kayla gained valuable experience serving vulnerable populations—first as a Direct Support Professional at Hope House Foundation, supporting adults with disabilities, and later as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing ABA therapy to children with autism. Through this work, Kayla discovered her passion for child advocacy and is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable, and permanent home. |
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