I am #FosterMan, the bridge-builder, the cycle-breaker, and the relentless seeker of "Even Better Ifs" (EBIs). I stand as an alter ego, a representation of the unstoppable force that rises when purpose meets perseverance. #FosterMan is not just a persona—it is a movement, a commitment to reshaping the world for foster youth and system-impacted individuals.
My mission is clear: to amplify voices, redistribute resources, and ignite a chain reaction of growth, innovation, and systemic transformation. I live by the ethos that every "Even Better If" is a call to action—a bold step towards a future where no foster youth is left behind and no opportunity for progress is overlooked.
#FosterMan believes in purposeful selfishness—the idea that when individuals thrive, communities flourish. Every foster youth empowered is a domino tipping toward collective transformation.
Like GFC, #FosterMan is rooted in radical value exchange—ensuring that every grant, every conversation, every resource redistributed delivers value far beyond its origin. I aim to direct resources to those actively moving the needle, creating a ripple of systemic change.
I embrace the full spectrum of human experience: strength, vulnerability, triumph, and struggle. This is the foundation for trust, connection, and the leadership necessary to inspire change.
The heart of #FosterMan’s mission is generational foresight—ensuring that the decisions we make today create systems that nurture and empower foster youth for generations to come. Every act, every EBI, is a seed planted for a forest of opportunities.
#FosterMan’s fellowship initiative embodies the belief that research can reshape the foster care landscape. This program supports scholars across disciplines—from sociology to computer science—who dedicate their expertise to uncovering solutions for foster care challenges. #FosterMan is a catalyst for bold research, actionable insights, and scalable innovations.
#FosterMan’s mentorship ecosystem mirrors the GFC principle of empowerment through engagement. Former foster youth guide the next generation, and PhD fellows collaborate with emerging leaders, creating an enduring cycle of empowerment and leadership.