Our Next Speaker

Jeannine Panzera, J.D. Executive Director. Henrico CASA; "Beyond the Courtroom: How CASA Changes Lives"

Jeannine Panzera is the Executive Director of Henrico CASA, one of Virginia’s largest Court-appointed special advocate programs serving children impacted by abuse and neglect.  She has a BA from Syracuse and a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law.  She joined CASA in 2010 and became Executive Director in 2019.

Jeannine is actively engaged in statewide Board leadership, serving on the Children’s Justice Act Advisory Board, the Virginia Department of Social Services Safety-First Committee, and the Legal Representation Workgroup. 

In March 2026, Jeannine was recognized as a 2026 Women Who Drive Richmond that celebrates female leaders making a significant impact across the Richmond region.  Outside of her professional work, she is an avid traveler who values global perspective and the shared threads that connect communities.