Alexys Madero was invited by Athens County CASA Director Jenny Stotts to present during the "Let Childhood Bloom" celebration of Athens County CASA. For 29 years, Athens CASA has partnered with trained community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children and teens who have experienced abuse and neglect.
As a former foster youth, Alexys is a powerful statewide voice to improve outcomes for others. She serves as a youth ambassador for the Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board (OHIO YAB), and is the former President of the Franklin County Youth Advisory Board.
Due to her accomplishments, Alexys received Jack Donahue Scholarship and was chosen to represent the state of Ohio during a virtual national meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Alexys' presentation experience includes serving as a panelist during a virtual training for Franklin County CASAs and GALs on May 19, 2021. Participant feedback was that this was “one of the most powerful testimonies they had ever heard from teens/young adults.”
Alexys recently presented during the Inspiring Action Virtual Summit: Supporting Educational Stability for Youth in Foster Care on April 6, 2022. This event brought together educators, agency leaders, providers and caregivers from across the state.
As a result of both of these trainings, participants followed up by connecting youth with the OHIO YAB, advocating for youth to be provided copies of the Foster Youth Rights Handbook, and learning more about the Every Student Succeeds Act.
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