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2013 Outstanding Young Leaders

Kelsey Burrus

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Missouri
Kelsey Burrus spent over 2 years in Missouri's foster care system. Kelsey came into care at age 17 and has been living with her very supportive aunt. She's been deeply involved in her community and in her high school. She was recently awarded the prestigious Ladue Pride Award. An award... Read more
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Goldie Brown

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Maryland
Goldie Brown spent over 12 years in Maryland's foster care system. With the loving support of his current foster family, Goldie Brown has impacted the future of many youth. Among his many community service hours including cleaning parks, helping homeless and elderly, there is one experience that really stands out... Read more
2013 Outstanding Young Leaders
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Kameryn Brock

Oregon
Kameryn Brock spent 2 years in Oregon's foster care system Kameryn, a college student at Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho, has always had a heart for volunteering and a natural ability to lead. Kami now double majors in Social Work and Youth Ministries, and is working hard to obtain a... Read more
2013 Outstanding Young Leaders
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Samuel Martin

Washington
Samuel Martin spent 18 years in Washington's foster care system. Mr. Martin primarily grew up in kinship care. He has been an advocate for youth in foster care at both the local and national level for many years, participating as a Chapter Leader with the Mockingbird Society to advocate for... Read more
2013 Outstanding Young Leaders
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Derrick Bridges

Illiniois
Derrick "Kris Prince" Bridges spent 19 years in Illinois' foster care system. Derrick "Kris Prince" Bridges was placed in the foster system at the age of two along with two younger sisters who were only babies. He is the youngest boy of six siblings(1 older brother, 4 sisters) . They... Read more
2014 All-Stars
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Chelsea Bramblett

Florida
Chelsea spent over 2 years in Florida's foster care system Chelsea entered foster care at age 15 with her sister. They remained connected and both aged out at 18. She has participated in an Independent Living Program and now lives successfully on her own. Chelsea is currently a senior in... Read more
2013 Outstanding Young Leaders
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Oscar Rolando Maldonado Jr

California
Oscar Rolando Maldonado Jr. spent 21 years old Spent 6 years in California's foster care system. Oscar is an impressive gentleman, with and outstanding amount of resilience and determination. He is currently living on his own and is employed with the San Diego Youth Service, and is enrolled in college... Read more
2013 Outstanding Young Leaders
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Jacob Blue

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California
Spent 6 years in California's foster care system Jacob spent his first several years in the foster care system living in group homes. Eventually, he moved into a foster home where he remained until graduating from high school. Jacob was awarded the Student of the Year Award by the Teachers... Read more
2013 Outstanding Young Leaders
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Richard Bazurto

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Kansas
Richard Bazurto spent 6 years in Kansas' foster care system. Richard Bazurto feels that being in foster care automatically entitles a person to an important role in improving the system. As he says, "If they don't, who will?". So he felt it was important for him to get involved with... Read more
2013 Outstanding Young Leaders
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Kent Battiste

Louisiana
Kent Battiste spent 1 year in Louisiana's foster care system. Described as a born leader, Kent rises to every responsibility given to him. In leadership roles, he is able to understand objectives and moves forward to accomplish them. He communicates with colleagues in a very personable and understanding way, he... Read more
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