Mission
Our mission is to: Connect and support Chinese adoptees, adoptive parents, and families formed through adoption from China; Empower adoptees to explore their unique identities, race, and Chinese heritage, and empower families to understand and support them; Educate about adoptee experiences, parenting adoptees, and issues related to adoption and the Asian diaspora; Advocate for adoptees and adoption communities.
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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.
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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)
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1) Leadership Development
2) International Gatherings
3) Interpreters Project
Instagram: @chineseadopteealliance