Jim Mobley

Jim became a CASA volunteer for Voices for Children in December 2019. In September 2021, he became the Staff Advocate at the newly formed CASA of Jefferson County where he advocated for 65 children. In October 2023 Jim began the role of Staff Advocate at Voices for Children, returning home after two years. The role of full-time Staff Advocate can directly serve as a Court Advocate for up to 30 children at one time. Before volunteering for Voices, Jim worked at Hill-Rom and Wittrock Healthcare as an engineer for 39 years. He is an active member of Community Church of Batesville where he holds an elder position. Seeing how drug use affects kids and families Jim joined the Start-Up/Leadership team to bring Celebrate Recovery to Batesville. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program for all Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups. Jim believes that we need to protect our most innocent, to be their voice in the darkness of abuse and neglect.

 

Harmony Schiavi

Harmony currently oversees several volunteers, as well as taking on many cases herself. Harmony demonstrates her ability to support our volunteers in the role of best interest advocacy for child victims.

Harmony graduated from Indiana University Southeast with a Bachelor Arts Degree in Sociology. During her studies, Harmony had a focus on child development, social work, and human trafficking.

Jocelyn Xenophontos Biography

Jocelyn joined the Voices for Children team as a CASA Volunteer in March 2018. She served the children of Ripley County for two years until seizing the opportunity to join Voices as a full-time Volunteer Coordinator in April 2020. When the organization split into two county organizations in 2022, Jocelyn transitioned to the role of Program Coordinator for SEI Voices for Children. Prior to joining Voices for Children Jocelyn lived in her husband’s home country of Cyprus with her husband, before returning to Batesville to help run her family business. Jocelyn enjoys supporting other organizations within her community and has served as a board member for the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Batesville Main Street.

Jocelyn graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, including minors in Psychology and Sociology.

Angie Bolser

Angie first came to Voices for Children as a CASA volunteer in November of 2018. In October 2019, she transitioned to the role of full-time Staff Advocate, where she served directly as a Court Advocate for up to 30 children. From this position, Angie was promoted to Lead Volunteer Coordinator in December 2021.

Before volunteering for Voices, Angie had volunteered for various organizations. An active member of her community in Ripley County for 20-plus years, Angie was compelled to volunteer to help meet the needs of the children in her community. This led her to the position of an employee to advocate for the abused and neglected children in Ripley County.

 

Melissa Herzner

Melissa Herzner- Melissa Herzner has always had a passion for children and their best interests.  She started volunteering with CASA of The Heartland in Kentucky in 2014 while her husband was serving in the military. After her husband retired from the military, they relocated closer to family in Guilford, Indiana. Melissa became a volunteer for SEI Voices for Children Inc. in July 2018 to continue advocating for children.  She seized the opportunity to pursue her passion for child advocacy by accepting a Volunteer Coordinator position in Ripley County in October 2018. Melissa managed up to 30 CASA volunteers and served as a Court Advocate on her cases. In 2021, Melissa grabbed hold of the opportunity and accepted the role of Executive Director.

Melissa currently serves with the State of Indiana (CSBP) Certification, Standards, and Best Practices Committee, Ripley County (AEP) Attend and Engage Program, Ripley County (JDAI) Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative, Batesville Drug Coalition, Ripley County  (CPT) Child Protection Team and National CASA Rural Leadership Council.