Mary Kay Pivovarnik | Executive Director
Mary Kay joined CASA of Wyoming Valley in November 2021. She previously worked for the Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services for 11 years. Mary Kay worked as a caseworker, supervisor and an administrator before moving from child abuse investigation to advocacy.
Mary Kay has seen hundreds of children go through the child welfare system and understands that each child has an individual story to tell. Their abuse is only part of their story- ultimately they are children who need to experience a childhood and
be given an opportunity to be survivors.
Mary Kay is also an adjunct professor at Marywood University
in the MSW program.
She has a BA in Elementary Education from King’s College and
a MSW from Marywood University.
Jade Levi | Program Director
Jade joined us as an Advocate Coordinator in 2020 after working as a paralegal/HIPAA compliance officer at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. She is grateful for the opportunity
to be part of the CASA team and believes her personal and professional experience will benefit her in this role. Jade was promoted to Program Director in 2023 and uses her leadership skills to guide her team.
Jade grew up in the Luzerne County foster care system and understands how foster children can thrive when given the chance. She knows how essential it is for a child to have a voice and the impact of having a person who genuinely cares.
In her free time, Jade enjoys spending quality time with her daughter Avery, hiking, kayaking, and going to the beach.
Jade is a graduate of Misericordia University and the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program. She holds
a bachelor’s degree in Government, Law, and National Security. Jade is currently pursuing an MSW from Widener University.
Jeannie Zaykowski | advocate coordinator
Jeannie joined CASA in January 2023 after working as a care coordinator for a home health agency. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families in
our community.
She believes that the stability and voice our advocates give to children both inside and outside the courtroom makes a lasting positive impact on their lives. Every abused and neglected child deserves a dependable and well informed adult advocating for their best interest.
Jeannie is a proud parent of two children. She enjoys enjoys spending time with them and hearing about their daily lives, accomplishments and adventures. She also enjoys hiking, biking, skiing and a wide range of other outdoor activities. Jeannie has given her time and talent volunteering at many other organizations.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from West Chester University and a certificate in information technology from Penn State University.
Rebecca rigle | advocate Coordinator
Rebecca joined CASA in September 2023. She has experience working as both a case manager and truancy caseworker at Children’s Service Center and Catholic Social Services. Rebecca also worked in community health for three years at SAM Inc. prior to her joining the CASA team.
She has worked with numerous children and families and knows how important it is for a child’s voice to be heard and advocated for, especially from working in PASS (Parent and Student Success Program) where truancy has reached the court system. Rebecca is eager to continue to advocate for children in need.
Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to podcasts and outdoor activities.
She is a graduate from Wilkes University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
