We formed this group some years ago, combining core international adoption advocates with significant evangelical leaders who have been active in addressing the needs of unparented children worldwide. We meet twice a year to develop strategies to change law and policy governing children’s rights to family. Our members include:
Paulo Barrozo, Associate Professor of Law, Boston College Law School
Elizabeth Bartholet, Morris Wasserstein Public Interest Professor of Law, Emeritus, Harvard Law School
Dan Berger, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Cassie Statuto Bevan, Child Welfare Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, Field Center for Children’s Policy, Research & Practice
Kelly Dempsey, Co-Director, Love Grows Kids
James G. Dwyer, Arthur B. Hanson Professor of Law, William & Mary School of Law
Mary Ann Glendon, Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
Laurie Goldheim, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Kristen Hamilton, Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, National Council For Adoption
Ryan Hanlon, Vice President, National Council For Adoption
Katie Jay, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Chuck Johnson, President & CEO, National Council for Adoption
Diane B. Kunz, Executive Director, Center for Adoption Policy
Peter Leppanen, Co-Director, Love Grows Kids
Brian Luwis, CEO, America World Adoption
Jedd Medefind, President, Christian Alliance for Orphans
Ann N. Reese, Executive Director, Center for Adoption Policy
Elizabeth Styffe, Director, Saddleback Church Orphan Care Initiative
Snow Wu, CEO, Children of All Nations