Honoring Service: CASA Volunteer and U.S. Army Veteran, Dana Goldsbrough
Thank you for your service!
This Veterans Day, CASA of Tarrant County proudly honors Dana Goldsbrough, a U.S. Army veteran whose dedication to service continues long after her military career. Dana’s story is one of leadership, compassion, and lifelong commitment to helping others—values that shine through both her time in uniform and her role as a CASA volunteer.
A Calling to Serve
Dana joined the United States Army to build a brighter future for herself and her children. As a Human Resources Warrant Officer, she served as a technical expert, advisor, and manager—ensuring soldiers and their families received the personnel and administrative support they needed. “Serving in the Army allowed me to grow both personally and professionally,” she says. “It gave me the chance to better myself while making a difference in others’ lives.”
Lessons in Leadership and Integrity
Her years in the military instilled values that continue to guide her today: discipline, integrity, and accountability. “The military taught me that true leadership means serving others and leading by example,” Dana shares. “Service doesn’t end with the mission—it’s a lifelong commitment to helping others, especially those who can’t help themselves.”
From Soldier to Advocate
After retiring from the Army, Dana sought new ways to give back. “Working with children and families has always been my passion,” she says. “When I learned about CASA online, I knew it was the perfect fit—a way to keep serving others and make a meaningful difference in a child’s life.”
Today, Dana advocates for children in foster care, using her compassion and leadership skills to ensure their voices are heard in court. “Both the military and CASA require discipline, commitment, and compassion,” she explains. “In both roles, you’re responsible for the well-being of others—and you do it with integrity.”
Finding Purpose in Every Mission
One of Dana’s most meaningful experiences as a CASA has been watching the child she serves reconnect with his mother. “Seeing him smile again after experiencing trauma reminds me why I do this work,” she says. “Every small milestone feels like a mission accomplished.”
A Message to Fellow Veterans
Dana encourages other veterans to consider becoming CASA volunteers:
“The leadership, discipline, and compassion we developed in the military can change a child’s life. Serving as a CASA allows you to keep making an impact after you’ve taken off the uniform—but this time, in the life of a child who needs a hero.”
This Veterans Day, we salute Dana and all veterans who continue their service through advocacy, compassion, and community leadership. Thank you for your unwavering commitment—to our country, and to the children of Tarrant County.