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Hayley Jean Carter

Idaho

Hayley Jean Carter spent 10 years in the Idaho’s foster care system. Hayley is currently attending Greenville Technical College. She wants to become a certified licensed social worker/counselor to open her own practice for children who have experienced abuse like she endured. She volunteers for a self help group for... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Haley Eakin

Montana

Haley Eakin spent 2 years in the Montana's foster care system. Haley graduated from high school and enrolled in college at age 16, while living in foster care. Currently, she attends the University of Montana pursuing a degree in Social Work. Haley works at a non-profit organization that's mission is... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Chante’ Bonner

Maryland

Chante spent 11 years in the Maryland’s foster care system Chante’ is currently attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her goal is to become a licensed clinical social worker, and entrepreneur. As a Social Work Intern she provides individual treatment therapy to students with emotional and behavioral problems. Chante’ is... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Brittanie Albrecht

Iowa

Brittanie spent 4 years in care Brittanie is currently enrolled in an accounting program at the University of Phoenix. She entered foster care when she was in eighth grade and experienced a number of challenges. One of the biggest challenges Brittanie faced was adjusting from being the parent figure of... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Carrie Janis

Colorado

Carrie Janis spent 5 years in care Carrie is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. In her late teens, Carrie moved with her mother to Denver where she was placed in foster care shortly after arriving. She has experienced different placements including treatment facilities. Currently, Carrie participates... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Skylar Ford

New Mexico

Skylar spent 3 years in New Mexico’s foster care system. Skylar is a current bank teller who has shown her leadership skills on a daily basis. As prior President of both New Mexico’s statewide Youth Advocacy Board, “Leaders Uniting Voices Youth Advocacy,” and a local advocacy board “Voices Inspiring Positive... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Htet Htet Rodgers

Louisiana

Council Term: 2017-2018 Htet Htet Rodgers spent 7 years in foster care Htet Htet entered the United States as a young girl when her parents were imprisoned in Southeast Asia. Later, she was removed from the care of extended family and entered foster care. Htet found security, love and guidance... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

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Jonathan Grandoit

Massachusetts

Jonathan spent 4 years in Massachusetts' foster care system. Jonathan’s desire to make a difference is evident in all he does. He was born in Haiti and immigrated to the United States at a young age. Jonathan has experienced challenges involving immigration status, housing, school and financial. He took charge... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Gina Pearson

New Jersey

Gina Pearson spent 18 years in foster care Gina is currently pursuing her Masters of Social Work at Rutgers University where she has achieved an impressive 3.92 GPA. During her time in foster care, Gina experienced multiple different placements including re-entering the system. After graduating from Rutgers in May 2016,... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

Ricardo Rodriguez

California

Ricardo spent 3 years in California's foster care system. Ricardo Rodriguez was born several months premature and as a result, he experienced cognitive delays and was unable to walk or speak until he was eleven years old; he entered foster care shortly after birth. He has successfully completed high school... Read more

2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

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2016 Outstanding Young Leaders

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Carrie Janis

Skylar Ford

Htet Htet Rodgers

Jonathan Grandoit

Gina Pearson

Ricardo Rodriguez

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