Our Staff

Natalie Copeland, Program Director

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Natalie was drawn to CASA because she found a passion for advocacy through volunteering in a domestic violence crisis shelter throughout high school and college. She is grateful for the incredible relationship that she had with her volunteer supervisor, and strives to be the same support system for her own volunteers! 

Natalie originally joined the CASA network at CASA by the Lakes in Murray, Kentucky, where she served as Senior Advocate Supervisor. She is excited to now be living in upstate New York and started in her role as Director on September 29, 2025. Natalie’s energy and experience will been invaluable as we continue to focus on growing and strengthening our program. We are delighted to welcome her to our community.

Outside of CASA, Natalie loves hanging out with her friends and family, attending concerts, traveling, and watching college basketball. Go Big Blue and Shoes Up, Go Racers!

Amy Church, Advocate Coordinator

Amy Church also joined us on September 29, 2025, coming to CASA from the Wayne County DA's Office of Victim Assistance. Prior to that, her experiences with advocacy have included working with individuals with developmental disabilities and as a patient care technician. Amy has a long history of volunteering and was a Service Unit manager for the Girl Scouts, recruiting leaders and members of her team.

Amy is compassionate and has excellent leadership and communication skills. In her Advocate Coordinator role, she is responsible for conducting recruitment and retention efforts, and she has also been a tremendous asset in expanding outreach for our program. On top of that, she serves as a supervisor to CASA advocates, and she is a fantastic resource for them.

Amy lives outside of Rochester with her husband, two children, and her dog. She enjoys spending time outside gardening or camping with her family.

Aryn Keyel Datta, Advocate Supervisor

Aryn F. Keyel Datta has spent her career standing alongside children, families, and communities working to be heard. Now serving as an Advocate Supervisor, she brings years of experience supporting people navigating complex legal and social systems – from youth advocates in rural New York to families impacted by the justice system and substance use disorder in Illinois.

Her background spans legal research, community‑based justice work, and human rights advocacy, but the through‑line has always been the same: making sure people feel seen, safe, and supported. Whether interviewing individuals affected by incarceration, helping families access education and housing resources, or coordinating statewide efforts to strengthen crisis‑response systems, Aryn’s work has centered dignity and care.

She holds a J.D. from Rutgers Law School and an M.A. in Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs from American University, grounding her commitment to equity and healthy communities.

Ashley Trott, Program Assistant

Ashley is CASA of Rochester/Monroe County's first Program Assistant, and she joined us in October 2023 as our program was growing and additional administrative support was needed.

Ashley has a degree in Human Services, which she has been excited to utilize in this position. Formerly, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry coordinating clinical trials, but we are thrilled she decided to switch gears because her passion for CASA is evident in everything she does. She is responsible for supporting recruitment of volunteers and visibility of the program, as well administrative tasks, but where she absolutely shines is in the event planning space. We could not make our annual fundraiser, our Golf Tournament, happen without her! 

Outside of CASA, Ashley loves to make memories with her family, work out, and travel.