Our mission

China’s Children International (CCI) is a global community created by and for Chinese adoptees. Founded in 2011 and now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CCI connects and empowers adoptees through inclusive support and shared experience. Join our community by following us on social media and attend online events!

Our Team

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Laney Allison
Laney Allison

Co-Founder and President

SHELLEY ROTTENBERG
SHELLEY ROTTENBERG

Partnership Coordinator

Mahli Knutson
Mahli Knutson

Project Manager

Hannah Carton
Hannah Carton

Facebook Coordinator

Carrie Doung
Carrie Doung

Creative Director

Emma Coath
Emma Coath

UX Designer

Julie Horgan
Julie Horgan

Community Engagement Coordinator

Maia Erslev
Maia Erslev

Pride Coordinator

Camille Augustus
Camille Augustus

Pride Coordinator

Emmy Young
Emmy Young

Local Meetups Coordinator

Kristen Kolessar
Kristen Kolessar

Social Media Coordinator

Emily Angeline
Emily Angeline

Content Coordinator

Liana Sandell
Liana Sandell

Program Coordinator (Adoptee Chats)

Madeleine Chu
Madeleine Chu

Program Coordinator (Adoptee Chats)

Hana Walsh
Hana Walsh

Co-Community Environment Platform Lead

Ivy Keen
Ivy Keen

Co-Community Environment Platform Lead

Taylor DePetris
Taylor DePetris

Illustrator

Avia Weber
Avia Weber

Content Coordinator

Ceil Mauz-Conn
Ceil Mauz-Conn

Program Coordinator (Adoptee Chats) | Committee Member

Recent CCI News

Adoptee Leadership Exchange 2024

 

Outside Announcements

View our latest outside announcements, policies, external media outreach, and adoptee research projects here.

 

Recent Blog Posts

 

How do I become a member?

Follow us on Instagram @cci_adoptees and Facebook! Participate in online or in-person events around the world!

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