Casey Baynes founded the Casey Cares Foundation and serves as Executive Director. She graduated from Towson State University with a M.S. in Communications. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Foundation and reports directly to the Board. Believing as much money as possible should go into our programs, Casey has never drawn a salary. She lives with her husband, Mike, and three small children in Howard County.

Lorraine Burnham serves as a Program Coordinator. She has 25 years administrative experience. Lorraine is responsible for correspondence, overseeing donated goods and the Birthday Blast Program. Lorraine volunteers two days a week - the days on which the staff looks forward to enjoying whatever baked goods she may bring in!

Pam Goode joined the Casey Cares Foundation as Communications Director. She manages all aspects of media and public relations and is also responsible for editing our quarterly newsletter and overseeing our website. Pam received a degree in marketing and communications and has worked in non-profit organizations for almost a decade.

Jayme Halko graduated from Penn State with a B.A. degree in public relations. Volunteering two days a week, she eagerly helps plan Birthday Blasts. In her spare time, she also enjoys running marathons.

Rachel Lewkowicz is the Executive Program Assistant. With a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State, Rachel has previous experience working with non-profit organizations. She is responsible for supporting a range of operational and administrative functions, along with assisting in event planning, fund development, various financial areas, and coordinating each family's Celebration Vacation.

Kim Meyers serves as a Program Coordinator two days a week helping to coordinate Family Festivities and group parties. At home, she's kept quite busy with her three young children and one on the way from China.

Erin Webb Ritter, our Program Development Director, develops funding sources for our programs, evaluates patient applications, supervises program staff (paid and volunteer), plans the Annual Gala, and serves as the grant writer. She has worked in the non-profit industry in PA, RI, TX and MD since graduating from Salisbury University in 1999.