Introducing PivotPoint X: A New Professional Network Elevating Lived Experience Voices in Child Welfare
Empowering Voices, Transforming Futures
Today, I am thrilled to share a pivotal moment in my journey of transforming a system that has so significantly impact my life, child welfare. I am proud to announce the launch of PivotPoint XChange, an innovative professional network and platform where the voices of those who have lived through the foster care system are not just heard but are at the forefront of its transformation. We’re reshaping the child welfare landscape by transforming firsthand experiences into catalysts for systemic change. For me, PivotPoint XChange is more than a another project; it’s a movement, a call to action for everyone who believes that authentic change is born from genuine experiences.
The Journey From Foster Care to Visionary Leadership
My own story, from the challenges of navigating foster care and poverty to becoming a visionary leader, is the driving force behind PivotPoint XChange. Despite earning an MBA and gaining extensive experience in the private sector, where numerous career paths were open to me, I chose to focus my efforts on transforming the system that shaped me. My vision is to empower my peers and those coming behind on their own journeys to make a positive transformational impact.
Why PivotPoint XChange?
This initiative stems from a simple yet profound belief: those who have firsthand experience of the foster care system hold the keys to its transformation. Our insights, struggles, and victories offer a perspective that outsiders cannot fully comprehend. PivotPoint XChange is our platform to voice these perspectives, bridging the gap between experience and implementation.
Our Mission
Our mission is twofold. First, we aim to provide a platform for professionals with lived experience to share their ideas, insights, and visions for a transformed child welfare system. Second, and most important, we strive to ensure these voices are not just heard but are central in driving real, tangible change.
Here’s how we aim to achieve this:
AI-Powered Digital Exchange Platform: We’ve created a space that connects professionals with lived experience, where their ideas can be shared, discussed, and developed.
Leadership Development: I am organizing workshops and speaking events featuring prominent voices from across the child welfare, health and human services alongside leaders from various sectors.
Professional Mentorship Program: We’re linking young visionaries with multi-sector mentors to guide and enhance their impact.
John F. Kennedy once said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
The Change We Seek
I believe that systemic change in child welfare is both necessary and achievable. Through PivotPoint XChange, I envision a future where systems are empathetic, effective, and empowering — truly understanding and responding to the needs of those they serve.
Join Us in This Transformative Journey
PivotPoint XChange is more than just a professional network; it’s my commitment to a brighter, more equitable future for children and their families. Your participation, your voice, is crucial in turning lived experiences into powerful catalysts for change.
As we embark on this journey with PivotPoint XChange, I carry my spirit of resilience and innovation, inspired by my own story and the stories of countless others. It’s time for transformation, and it starts here. Join us, support our cause, and be part of a movement that reshapes the child welfare landscape.
$32 billion
In the vast $32 billion child welfare industry, a crucial question looms: How much of this investment goes towards solutions developed by those who have experienced the system firsthand? This isn’t just a budget issue; it’s about the effectiveness, empathy, and relevance of our solutions.
We Need Your Voice
If you’ve been a part of the child welfare system, your insights are invaluable. It’s time for your experiences and ideas to lead the way in transforming this system.
Join the Movement
Be a part of PivotPoint XChange. Help us ensure that a significant portion of this $32 billion is invested in implementing solutions born from real-life experiences. Your participation is the key to how child welfare operates and innovates.
Advocate for Change
I urge you to join us in advocating for a system that prioritizes solutions designed by those it directly affects. Share your story, contribute your ideas, and be part of our collaborative effort to reshape child welfare.Take
Take Action Now
* Share this message with your network.
* Join our platform to share your insights.
* Engage with policymakers and stakeholders.
* Support initiatives prioritizing lived experiences in solution development.
Together, we can make a significant impact, steering the child welfare system towards more effective, empathetic, and lived-experience-led solutions. It’s time for your voice to be heard, and your ideas to be implemented.
Join PivotPoint today!
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