IAMAdoptee

Mission

Created by adoptees for adoptees, IAMAdoptee seeks to curate an online community of mental health and wellness resources to help navigate the lived experience of being an intercountry adopted person.

  •  IKAA connects adoptees and their families by hosting regular gatherings, supports an international leadership network with the tools and resources to build their local capacity, and advocates for the well-being of the global adoptee community through key policy positions and partnerships.

  • Executive Board (President - Tommy Gentzel, VP - Lisa Dahlgren), Advisors (Marissa Martin, Lisa Ellingson), Execution Team (Maia Johnston - Volunteer Coordinator + Others), IKAA Reps (at least one per member/partner organization)

  •  1) Leadership Development

    2) International Gatherings

    3) Interpreters Project