Speakers

Peter Mutabazi

Peter Mutabazi

International Speaker, Foster/Adopt Dad, Advocate
Dr. Shannae Anderson

Dr. Shannae Anderson

Clinical Psychologist, Professor, Trauma & Attachment Expert
Stacey Gagnon

Stacey Gagnon

Foster/adopt parent, educator
Bernie Anderson

Bernie Anderson

Pastor, Author
Christina Anderson

Christina Anderson

Child Life Specialist, educator
Darial Sterling

Darial Sterling

Ordained Minister, Mentor, Counselor
Darren Gagnon

Darren Gagnon

Foster/adopt parent, educator
Dr. Adam Dell

Dr. Adam Dell

Clinical psychologist, director of emotional wellbeing, foster parent
Dr. Deb McEvoy

Dr. Deb McEvoy

Licensed mental health counselor
Dr. Jay Shetler

Dr. Jay Shetler

Clinical Psychologist, Pastor
Dr. Nancy Michael

Dr. Nancy Michael

Professor
Gabby Hull

Gabby Hull

Trauma Support Specialist, Peer Support Support Professional, Trauma Survivor
Jamie Briscoe

Jamie Briscoe

Licensed mental health counselor
Jonathon Wattley

Jonathon Wattley

Family advocate, minister, motivational speaker
Kathy Greene

Kathy Greene

Educator, Mentor
Lyndsay Mack

Lyndsay Mack

Licensed mental health counselor, registered play therapist
Shannon Tenney

Shannon Tenney

EQ Practitioner, Coach, Educator
Shen-Quia Cobige

Shen-Quia Cobige

Mentor, former foster youth
Tanya Wieland

Tanya Wieland

Social Worker, Counselor, Adoptive Mom
Tyler Zielasko

Tyler Zielasko

Licensed mental health counselor, adoptive parent
Viki Brown

Viki Brown

Executive Director Dustin's Place, MS, GC-C
Dr. Stephanie Grant

Dr. Stephanie Grant

Developmental Psychologist, Foster/Adopt Mom, Counselor
Bryan Post

Bryan Post

Clinician, lecturer, author

Darren and Stacey Gagnon

Darren & Stacey Gagnon

Foster/adopt parents, educators

John Fuller

John Fuller

Broadcaster, author, adoptive dad

Christy Irons

Christy Irons

Child advocate, adoptive mom, blogger

Johnathon Wattley

Jonathon Wattley

Family advocate, minister, motivational speaker

Drs. David and Rachael Hoffert

Drs. David and Rachael Hoffert

Foster/adopt parents, school superintendent, education professor

Gina Courtois

Gina Courtois

Social-emotional learning coordinator, adoptive mom

Jamie Briscoe

Jamie Briscoe

Licensed mental health counselor

About Lost Sparrows

Lost Sparrows is working to end the orphan crisis by supporting families – through teaching, resourcing, and advocating for the safe closure of orphanages – so that every child has an opportunity to thrive.

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About Winona Lake

Winona Lake, Indiana is an idyllic lake town steeped in history as a hub for Bible conferences in the early 20th century. The town is home to Grace College and many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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