Texas CASA Welcomes New Public Policy Director

We are thrilled to introduce our new Public Policy Director, Ana O’Quin!

Ana brings a passion for and diverse experience in macro-level policy work and youth engagement. Most recently, Ana was Girls Empowerment Network’s (GEN) Advocacy Program Manager, where she led their legislative and policy work during the 88th and 89th legislature for staff and youth.

“I am so inspired by the important work Texas CASA and local CASA programs do for the children and youth of Texas,” said Anna. “It’s an honor to partner with CASA to amplify our voice at the Capitol, and to uplift the needs of youth in the child welfare system who deserve to thrive.”

Ana graduated from Baylor University with her BSW and from University of Texas with her MSW, with a focus on Administrative and Policy Practice. While at UT, she led the National Alliance of Mental Illness’s (NAMI) youth and mental health policy work at the 87th legislature and later served as the mental health referral coordinator with Dell Medical School’s psychiatry and behavioral health TCHATT program.

In her free time, she runs an Austin matcha review Instagram account, goes to concerts, and enjoys walks with her friends.