2022-2024 Ambassadors of Cobb CASA, Inc. Board of Directors
Maurice Brock, Chair
Maurice Brock graduated from the University of Denver and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant from the University of Colorado Air Force ROTC program. He graduated United States Air Force pilot training and served 7 years active duty along with 22 years in the Mississippi Air National Guard. During his military career, he flew in two wars and three armed conflicts. He served in several command positions and was confirmed the 110th Congress to the rank of Brigadier General. He is retired from his military career after 29 years.
His next career was with Delta Airlines as a pilot and spent the next 34 years flying multiple aircraft and retired as a Boeing 777 Captain.
Maurice has volunteered with many charitable organizations in the past 40 years to include; Tuskegee Airmen, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cobb County CASA, and Chairman of the Foster Parents Board of Cobb County.
Maurice’s mission is to serve the underserved youth of Atlanta especially in helping them to find their life’s career.
Helen Riley, Director
Executive Director, S.A.F.E Place
Helen Riley is an entrepreneur, proud mother, and grandmother. She is a mental health counselor and business owner.
Marjorie Seon, Director
Crisis Prevention, LiveSafe Resources
Marjorie Seon has been a Cobb County CASA since 2006 and shares her knowledge of the juvenile court system and years of experience working with young people with her fellow board members.
Kanika Sloan, Esq., Director
Executive Director and Senior Counsel, NCR Voyix
Kanika Sloan, Esq. has a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College, and a Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School. She has been an attorney for more than twenty-years with a practice that spans litigation, Commercial Transactions, Intellectual Property and Privacy Law. Currently, she serves as an Executive Director and Senior Counsel for NCR Voyix. As a member of the New York State and Georgia State Bars, she has worked for Fortune 50 companies such as McKesson, The Home Depot, Truist Bank, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase as well as various law firms in New York and Georgia.
She is an active member of the National Association of Spelman College Atlanta Chapter and on the Diversity Council of her law school Alma Mater Tulane Law. She is the Chief Financial Officer for non for profit 1881 True Blue Inc., an organization that has given more than $350,000 direct aid to HBCU students. She volunteers with the Georgia Innocence Project, the Pajama Program, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. She is a member of Jack and Jill, Incorporated and has two children whom she adores. She is passionate about making the world a better place for ALL children. She is excited to use her time and talents as a member of the Ambassadors of CASA Board. Her motto is “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better – it’s not.” – The Lorax
Jared Speaks, Director
Director of Studio Operations Accounting, Tyler Perry Studios
Jared Speaks, CFE is an individual whose dedication and commitment extend across various facets of his life, from his professional endeavors to his extensive community engagement efforts. Jared’s journey in the corporate world exemplifies his trajectory of growth and achievement. He graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and furthered his education by earning a Master’s Degree in Accounting. Additionally, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Leadership Cobb class of 2024.
With many years of accounting experience, Jared has specialized in real estate, restaurant, and entertainment accounting. He is currently the Director of Studio Operations Accounting at Tyler Perry Studios, where he plays a pivotal role in managing financial operations. Jared’s philanthropic efforts exemplify his deep-rooted commitment to giving back. His involvement in various initiatives, such as the Junior DA Summer Program, Career Days, and Read Across America at local schools, demonstrates his dedication to supporting the educational and social development of youth in underserved communities. Additionally, his volunteer work with organizations like The Mission Continues, Habitat for Humanity, and Meals on Wheels reflects his broader commitment to addressing issues of homelessness, housing insecurity, and food insecurity.
Jared’s multifaceted contributions, both professionally and in the community, reflects his unwavering dedication to making a positive impact.
Anjeannette Foster-Barker, Director
Mentoring Coordinator, Cobb Mentoring Matters
As Mentoring Coordinator, Anjeannette Foster-Barker gives leadership to the Cobb County School District’s school based mentoring program, Cobb Mentoring Matters. Anjeannette, a native of Mississippi, has resided in Georgia for over 20 years and has served in various supervisory roles. She considers herself a servant leader and is grateful for every opportunity to serve her community. She is passionate about and gets rejuvenation from spending quality time with her family, preparing home-cooked meals and working in her garden.
Toby Holzer, Director
Retired, Southeast Regional Director for the Finance Ministry of Israel
Toby Holzer has been a Cobb County CASA volunteer for 14 years and her goal is to help children to be placed in homes that offer them stability, safety, and a loving environment. She believe we can help all children develop their full potential by bein dedicated to this goal.
Tracye Paggett, Director
Director of Student Services, Atlanta Technical College
Tracye Paggett has worked in the education field for over 20 years that include both K- 12 and college/university level positions. Currently, at Atlanta Technical College (ATC) she is responsible for providing campus and community resources, as well as developing programs and initiatives that assist students with overcoming life challenges.
In her previous role as the Retention Specialist at ATC, she provided academic support to at-risk students to aid them in reaching their academic goals. Tracye has coached and mentored many college students from other higher education institutions such as Georgia State University, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown College through various positions. Her K-12 experience includes elementary school teacher and middle school Library/Media Specialist.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Talladega College and a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from Clark Atlanta University. She resides in Douglasville with her husband Marcus.