Capital Area CASA Honors 2025-2026 Volunteer of the Year Lisa Mohr

At our Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 9th, we were proud to honor Lisa Mohr as our Volunteer of the Year. Lisa’s extraordinary commitment to the children we serve has made a lasting impact on countless lives over the past 17 years.

Since completing her CASA training in 2009, Lisa has served 21 families and advocated for 32 children in East Baton Rouge Parish. What began with her humble admission—“I’m scared”—has grown into a legacy defined by “unwavering compassion, exceptional dedication, and a deep commitment to restoring safety, dignity, and hope” for children in need.

Lisa is widely recognized by judges, caseworkers, and foster parents as “dependable, thoughtful, and always willing to help” . Her calm presence and ability to build trust have made her a steady and reliable advocate, often going above and beyond—even during evenings, weekends, and emergencies—to ensure her CASA children’s needs are met.

Throughout her years of service, Lisa has been a consistent source of support for children navigating trauma and uncertainty. As noted in her nomination, “Lisa has shown up for her CASA children—consistently, quietly, and wholeheartedly,” often serving as the one constant in their lives during the moments that matter most.

Her advocacy is rooted in empathy and guided by a firm belief that every child deserves to be heard and valued. Lisa’s “patience, insight, and unwavering dedication” are evident in every interaction, whether in the courtroom, during home visits, or collaborating with case teams .

Lisa Mohr truly embodies the spirit of CASA volunteerism. Her service reflects “a rare combination of humility, strength, and compassion,” and her contributions have strengthened not only the lives of the children she serves, but our entire community .

We are incredibly grateful for Lisa’s dedication and proud to celebrate her as our Volunteer of the Year.

Quotes from this article come from Lisa's Advocate Supervisor, Ricketta Cotton and East Baton Rouge Juvenile Court Judge Adam Haney.