Nia La'shay

Nia La'shay, Age 19 From PA Pronouns: She/Her
Nia La'shay, Age 19 Pronouns: She/Her Nia lives in Pittsburgh PA and has 13 years of lived experience in foster care. She enjoys singing, writing, art, and nature. In her spare time, you might find Nia writing poetry or taking a walk. Nia became interested in advocacy work as a... Read more

Jasmirra Howard

Jasmirra Howard She/Her/Hers 19 Years Old Pennsylvania Foster Care System Jasmirra is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and first entered the state's foster care system at age 12 for about 4 months under kinship placement. She then reentered the foster care system and moved around from different foster homes and group homes... Read more

Franz Utomo

Franz Utomo is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attends Temple University and is majoring in Political Science with a focus on Public Policy and is minoring in Geographic and Urban Studies. Franz identifies as an LGBTQIA+ multiracial Immigrant. Franz was born in Indonesia to a multiracial family. His father passed away... Read more