Council Member - Current

Recognized as an Outstanding Young Leader by Foster Club in 2019, Courtney has utilized her unique lived experience in Washington State’s foster care to make a positive impact on the system she and her sibling were forced to navigate. She has spent time in employment roles as a Case Manager... Read more

Brittney Lee experienced 17 foster homes in the span of 17 years of her childhood. Brittney’s current aspiration is to utilize her growth and knowledge gained from resilience, community involvement and employment opportunities with youth who have experienced foster care. She consistently involves herself in community conversations on child welfare... Read more

Brittany Paige Mihalec-Adkins was in congregate and foster care in Indiana through middle and high school, before heading to college at 17. Brittany is now a PhD student in Human Development and Family Studies at Purdue University. Prior to beginning her PhD work, Brittany completed her Master’s in Educational Psychology... Read more

Joshua spent 18 years in the State of Indiana’s foster care system. Joshua is someone who helps others without giving it a second thought because everyone deserves a chance. He is very ambitious, strong willed and always ready to stand up for what he believes in his heart to be... Read more

7 years in New York Foster Care System Bianca Bennett-Scott is the definition of a true independent woman. Reigning from the city that never sleeps, Bronx NY, she has not only endured many trials and tribulations but has conquered them with grace and poise. Due to her family's substance abuse,... Read more

Shay has been in the foster care system since she was 2 years old. During her time in foster care, she experienced 45 different homes, 8 different group homes and 23 different schools. Shay House is a senior at Mills College where she is pursuing a self-designed major in Politics... Read more