From Foster Kid to Child Welfare Advocate

Hear Kenisha Anthony's story of how the multiple ways the system failed her, inspired her to make change. 

Kenisha is a first-generation college graduate, award-winning foster care advocate, and author. Known for being resilient and bold, she’s an outspoken activist utilizing her experiences to empower others. As a foster care visionary, she starred in the documentary, Foster Shock and has been featured on NPR and in the Miami Herald. Her eye-opening memoir, Labeled, is her debut.

She graduated from Florida International University with a master’s degree in Public Administration and Florida State University with a Bachelor of Social Work, and since she's been driving change. She has courageously taken her perspective as a foster kid and professional to show up to make the change I hope to see in the world.

On the podcast she talks about her journey, her book and her future plans to inform policy!