Lisa Arnett

Foster-care advocate and survivor

Lisa Arnett, Foster-care advocate and survivor. Lisa has a background contributing to and collaborating with the work of several non-profits, schools and philanthropies around foster-care advocacy and awareness raising. Her experience includes technical inputs to programming and advocacy efforts; public speaking on topics of foster-care, homelessness and sexual violence; as well as implementation of social media awareness campaigns from design to execution and Lisa experienced foster care and homelessness as a child. She is a survivor of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Lisa currently serves in the National Guard, continuing her experience in the military which was significant in helping her leave a situation of homelessness. Lisa will provide critical insights into the experiences of children facing the risks of sexual exploitation, abuse and trafficking, understanding of processes and protocols within government systems that serve youth and youth victims, as well as identification of key limitations and opportunities from a crucial lens for this issue.