Walk with me. Turning barriers into bridges

Walk with me into a story that began in foster care and continues to drive change. I’ll share what it truly means to grow up in the system, age out at 18, and step into adulthood shaped not only by uncertainty, but by the commitment of foster parents—and the champions along the way who coached, guided, and believed in me when it mattered most. This is a story about resilience, the power of consistent support, and how lived experience became my strength. Today, I use that strength to advocate, amplify youth voices, and push for real systemic change.