Maryland CASA Announces Deputy Secretary Susan Inman as Keynote Speaker for 17th Annual

TOWSON, Md. - Sept. 11, 2024 - PRLog -- TOWSON, MD - The Maryland CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Association is proud to announce Deputy Secretary Susan Inman of the Governor's Office for Children as the Day 2 keynote speaker for its 17th Annual Conference. The event will be held at Salisbury University's Guerrieri Academic Commons on September 19-20, 2024.

Deputy Secretary Inman, appointed to her current role in May 2024, will share insights on the initiatives and priorities of the Governor's Office for Children. Her presentation will engage the audience in a collaborative discussion on effecting positive change for Maryland's youth.

"I am deeply honored to join this dedicated community of advocates at the Maryland CASA Association Conference," said Deputy Secretary Inman. "This gathering presents a unique opportunity to drive awareness and take meaningful action for Maryland's youth. I look forward to engaging with attendees as we work together to shape a brighter future for our children."

Laura Edwards, State Director of Maryland CASA Association, expressed enthusiasm about Deputy Secretary Inman's participation: "We are thrilled to welcome Deputy Secretary Inman as our keynote speaker. Her extensive experience in child advocacy and policy makes her an ideal voice to address our conference. The work being done by the Governor's Office for Children aligns closely with our community mission, and we're excited to explore new ways to collaborate and drive positive outcomes for the children we serve across Maryland."

The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, using a whole-of-government approach. Prior to joining the Governor's Office for Children, Deputy Secretary Inman held a number of advocacy and policy-related roles, including at the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of the Vice President.

The 17th Annual Maryland CASA Association Conference promises to be an enriching event for all participants, featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions on best practices for child advocacy. For more information about the conference or to register, please visit https://www.marylandcasa.org/trainings-and-events or contact us by email at Contact@MarylandCASA.org.

About Maryland CASA Association: Established in 1997 Maryland CASA Association provides statewide support for local CASA programs serving abused and neglected children through public awareness, education, DEIAB programming, collaborative advocacy and legislative engagement.