Dezhanae Neris

I have been working as a youth advocate for 5 years.

Gather research regarding the foster care system

• Attend weekly workshops with peers to develop youth led advocacy campaign
• Build a campaign to address issues faced by youth in foster care
• Raise awareness and speak publicly about challenges youth face in foster care and push for reform
• Attend events, and meeting with agencies, city and state officials to address youth needs in foster care

High school diploma, currently in college working on my bachelor