David Hogue, President
David Hogue received his college education from Louisiana College, Northeast Louisiana University, and the University of London, England. After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana College, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from Mississippi College School of Law.Mr. Hogue has devoted several years of his law practice to representing parents, and then the children, involved in child abuse cases. Based on this he has enjoyed advising the CASA Board and helping train volunteer advocates over the years. Shortly after moving into the Faulkner County Civil Attorney office, he joined the CAA Board where he serves presently.
David is a husband and a father of two boys, residing between Conway and Enola in Faulkner County.
Patrick Lewis, Vice President
Patrick Lewis was raised in Central Arkansas. He, his wife Kaylen, and their two daughter’s Darby and Dylan, moved to Conway in 2016. Patrick graduated from Catholic High School in Little Rock in 2000, and went on to receive a degree in finance from the University of Alabama in 2004. Patrick works for Arvest Bank, currently serving as the Commercial Loan Manager in Conway.
Jennifer Morehead
Jennifer Morehead is a nonprofit veteran with experience in development, marketing, communications and public relations, and currently works at Hendrix College as director of annual giving. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in psychology with an emphasis in gender studies and is completing her master’s degree in college student counseling and personnel services from Arkansas State University. In addition to serving on the board of directors for the Children’s Advocacy Alliance, Jennifer serves on the board of directors for the Conway Public School Foundation, volunteers with Out of the Ashes Pit Bull Rescue, and is a member of the Conway Morning Rotary Club. A northeast Arkansas native from Pocahontas, Jennifer relocated to Conway 15 years ago and resides in Conway with her husband, Jeremy, and rescue dogs.
Anushree Jumde
Anushree Jumde. Anushree (she also goes by A.J) was born in India and was raised in both India and Little Rock, Arkansas since she came to the United States with her family when she was 11.5 years old. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science- Planning and Administration. During her time at UCA, she worked as a research assistant and volunteered her time to assist graduate students in their dissertation projects. Through policy and administration courses, her interest peaked in the policy arena which led her to attend the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Public Service and Administration in 2014. She worked as an intern for Rep. Tim Griffin (AR-02) the summer before starting graduate school at Texas A&M. After graduation, she started her career as a congressional staffer for Rep. Tim Griffin (AR-02) and then was hired to work for Rep. French Hill (AR-02) in 2015. She worked her way up to the position of District Director in 2017.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time volunteering, exploring central Arkansas, and reading.
Brittney Burks
I am originally from Illinois but lived in California for around 30 years before moving to Arkansas. I have lived in Arkansas for 23 years and have loved every minute of it. I have been working for the Childrens Advocacy Alliance for 13 years. My first year I was an experience Works employee and I guess they liked my work because CASA hired me. When I first started we were known as CASA. I have watched the agency grow and feel blessed that I have been a part of the Growth. Of all the jobs I have had in my life, working for this agency has been the most fulfilling and rewarding just knowing I have had a part in helping the children that we represent.
Adenda White
Adena J. White is an accredited public relations professional working at the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce as director of communications. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University in speech communication and journalism with an emphasis in public relations and a master’s degree in applied communication studies from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.In addition to serving on the board of directors for the Children’s Advocacy Alliance, Adena is an officer for the Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, a member of Arkansas Tech University’s alumni board, and chairwoman of the Conway Community Race Relations Initiative’s communications and outreach subcommittee. The Arkansas native was raised in the small town of Center Ridge and resides in Conway with her husband, Matthew.
Andrea G. Woods
Andrea G. Woods, J.D., PHR, serves as Executive Vice President and Corporate Counsel for Nabholz Construction in Conway, Arkansas. Andrea also serves on the Board of Directors for Nabholz Companies’ parent group, The Nabholz Group, Inc. Nabholz is licensed to provide construction services in 35 states, with office locations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Connecticut.
Ms. Woods is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. Woods graduated cum laude from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, with additional honors of Order of the Barristers and Order of the Curia. After working as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Ms. Woods represented businesses in civil litigation matters before returning to Arkansas. She served as Assistant City Attorney and Acting City Attorney for the City of North Little Rock, responsible for civil litigation defense, civil nuisance abatement, and day-to-day advising of City employees and elected officials before joining Nabholz in 2005.
Andrea currently serves as Chair of the Conway Regional Health System Board of Directors and serves on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Advocacy Alliance for the 20th Judicial District. She is former Chair of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and has served on the Arkansas Bar Association Board of Governors and two terms on the House of Delegates. Woods is also an active member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law and was appointed in 2019 to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission.
Ms. Woods and her husband, Jeff, have been married 24 years and have two children.
Elwood Smith, Life Member
As a member of the CASA and Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA) board since 2001, Mr. Smith has focused on expanding our ability to serve more abused or neglected children in the 20th Judicial district. He continues to support plans and programs that will enable CAA to assure that every neglected child in our district ends up in a safe, loving and permanent home environment.
Louise Furst, Life Member
Having been a board member since the year 2000 I’ve had the privilege of watching the growth and success of Court Appointed Special Advocates and Children’s Advocacy Center, now known as Children’s Advocacy Alliance. Working with our staff and volunteers makes for a warm heart and thankfulness that so many care about the well-being of children. I have three daughters, five granddaughters and seven great grandchildren who have supported my efforts along the way.
