JUDGE THERESA DELLICK
Administrative Judge
After earning a B.S. in Business Administration from Youngstown State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law, Theresa Dellick entered private practice in 1984. She became a partner in a Youngstown law firm and was a civil trial lawyer. In 1999, she became a county court judge, where she implemented the first misdemeanant county drug court. Since 2001, Judge Theresa Dellick has served as judge of the Mahoning County Juvenile Court overseeing the administration of the Court as well as the Detention Center, intake services, probation, Clerk of Courts, counseling services, and community services. Her administration of the Court has been directed toward balanced and restorative justice with focused attention to youth accountability and responsibility, public safety and restoration of victims’ rights. Dellick has been named a 2016 Champion of Hope by Sandy Hook Promise and has received recognition for her court programs by the Obama White House, U.S. Department of Justice, and U.S. Department of Education. Judge Dellick and the MCHS have been invited to address the United Nations in Summer 2019. She is also a Fellow of the Georgetown’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform.
CATHY KRISTAN
Executive Director
Cathy was a CASA volunteer for a year before she became the Assistant Director in 2013. As the Assistant Director, Cathy scheduled volunteer in-service training sessions and assisted with managing the CASA volunteers. Cathy became the Executive Director in January 2017. To stay current with trends in foster care and changes in the laws that affect abused and neglected children, she regularly attends directors' meetings and the annual Ohio CASA conference in Columbus. Cathy is a member of Ohio CASA and National CASA.
Cathy is married, has four boys, and is a member of Old North Church. She volunteers her time at Old North as a director of the preschool department, Mentor Mom to young mothers, co-teaches a divorce recovery class, and medical services (EMT). Cathy has a strong dedication to her work as well as her family and friends. She has a special place in her heart for animals. Cathy holds a Paralegal degree, Paralegal Certification, EMT license, and Tax Certification. She has a passion for law, especially family law.