Anna Merlos
Hello! My name is Anna Merlos, and I am the Office Manager and Marketing Coordinator at CASA of Terrebonne. I joined the CASA of Terrebonne team in 2019 as the Office Manager and became the new Outreach and Training Coordinator in 2024.
My background is in marketing, public relations, and client services within the non-profit sector. Born and raised in Houma, LA, I attended Nicholls State University for Marketing and Mass Communications. I have a true passion for the community that raised me and am currently involved with local foundations for the revitalization of our downtown in Houma. Before joining CASA of Terrebonne, I worked at two non-profits essential in assisting our Parish's underserved community. I have worked with a diverse array of community members and enjoyed collaborating with community leaders in fundraising and marketing efforts to ensure these programs and organizations remained funded and operational, helping those in need. Though my creative contributions may seem small, making a positive impact in someone’s life is incredibly fulfilling.
As I embark on a new phase with CASA of Terrebonne, I am thrilled to work with the magical side of darkness once again. Every day, people commit to helping complete strangers. Being a CASA volunteer is challenging and sometimes heartbreaking, but it also brings hope and joy when everything works out. I now get to work one-on-one with these committed individuals, showing them how their courage will help the children they serve.
I am excited about this opportunity to continue working with my amazing coworkers and to hopefully pass on my passion to all who are resolved to stand up for a child in need. If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, please visit our website to learn how we can make our home a little bit brighter for tomorrow.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, listening to live music, cooking, reading, and spending time with my family and friends. My upbringing is unique, as I was raised on the bayou while preserving the Cuban traditions that my father and his family brought with them when they arrived in America from Cuba in the 1960s. I feel an equal admiration for both deeply rich cultures and honestly couldn’t imagine anything better than being a Cuban Cajun.
