Staff Members
|
Jeannie Nasers, LSW, LBSWAdministratorJeannie step into a leadership role of in
the fall of 2022. In addition to her administrative duties, she also assists as a case worker with Christian Adoption Services, and is based out of Bismarck, ND. She has the privilege of working with expectant parents, birth parents, and adoptive families in the Western half of the state. She's originally from Saint Paul, MN and comes from a large family - being number 7 of 8 children. Jeannie married her husband in November of 2016, and together they have three biological children. She enjoys having coffee and desserts, and in her spare time loves to bake. Jeannie is a social butterfly who loves to chat and is always up for an outdoor adventure. |
|
Kaylin Gudajtes, BSWND Adoptive Parent CaseworkerKaylin graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s in social work and is now serving as the ND Adoptive Parent
Caseworker. Her previous experience working at a maternity home has led her path to CAS, where she is based out of our Bismarck office. She loves spending time with her family and friends. In her free time, you can usually find Kaylin curled up with a good cup of coffee and a book. |
|
Nikki MatzkeExpectant & Birth Parent CaseworkServing in many areas, Nikki Matzke joined our team in June of 2022. She maintains our office in Fargo, helping with various tasks, runs our social media, and help plan our fundraising events. Her previous experience as a nanny has led her to desire to help grow forever families through adoption. Outside of work, she serves as a youth leader and loves spending time with her 6 nieces and nephews. She enjoys being surrounded by friends. Making others laugh brings Nikki lots of joy!
|
|
Becky DunkerOffice CoordinatorBecky's previous work experience shows what a compassionate heart and attention to detail she has, and serves her well in her position as office coordinator for CAS. She grew up as a farm girl in western SD, later married her husband and moved to ND. They love road tripping and spending time with their kids. Becky enjoys crafting, sewing, puzzles and reading a good book.
|
Sunny Blankinship
Development Coordinator
Sunny joined CAS in September and has strong ties to the organization for 10 years. She lives in Fargo with her husband, Mike and four children. Her two youngest were adopted from CAS in 2018 and 2021. When she's not doing laundry, making dinner or generally just being “mom”, she likes to be creative with crafts and home decorating, and travel as often as she can.
Development Coordinator
Sunny joined CAS in September and has strong ties to the organization for 10 years. She lives in Fargo with her husband, Mike and four children. Her two youngest were adopted from CAS in 2018 and 2021. When she's not doing laundry, making dinner or generally just being “mom”, she likes to be creative with crafts and home decorating, and travel as often as she can.
Board Members
|
Sue Sikkink- President
|
Bryce Thomas - Vice President
|
|
Tana Walker- Member
|
Luke Beckermann - Secretary
|
Cindy Johnson- Treasurer Janelle Martell - Member
|
|
