Melissa.ONeill

Ms. O’Neill is the State Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Coordinator with the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). There are 27 local CASA programs in Virginia. In her role as the State CASA Program Coordinator, Ms. O’Neill provides leadership and policy guidance for operational CASA programs. Additional duties include regulatory oversight, technical assistance for existing programs, new program development, training, and grant administration. Ms. O’Neill has over 30 years of experience working in child welfare, juvenile justice, government, and non-profit settings. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Toledo and a Master of Science in Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee with a concentration in Administration and Planning.