Isabelle is a recent graduate from Western Colorado University studying Secondary Education with an emphasis in American History. Isabelle is eager to make the world a kinder place and is a firm believer that there is power in sharing your story. Isabelle has been a Jim Casey Young Fellow since 2015, where she has been able to explore various routes of advocacy work, most recently as a Pod Leader for the Youth Leadership Initiative. She was also a public speaker at the 2019 Berea Rural College Access & Success Summit representing the needs of foster youth attending schools in remote locations. She has been involved in various projects with the Annie E. Casey Foundation and was a member of Maine’s Youth Leadership Advisory Team prior to relocating to Colorado. Isabelle is enthusiastic, curious, and is honored to work with other individuals with the same passion for child welfare reform.