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FYI Spotlight
Chey Gethers
2004
Chegameh “Chey” Gethers can’t believe how fast time has passed since she was a Foster Youth Intern (FYI) on Capitol Hill. In 2007 she graduated from Belmont University with a major in Psychology.
As an FYI, Chey had many opportunities to meet individuals who held jobs she never imagined that she herself could hold. One of these individuals was an analyst. Once Chey learned what an analyst did, she became increasingly interested in that as a career. She began applying to organizations that had analyst position openings. The process was more difficult than she thought it was going to be, so in the meantime, she began working for a law firm.
Looking back now, Chey says, “I see how the Lord planned out my life for where He wanted me to be, every journey was a key gathered to a better future. At times it might seem like you are looking around wondering why you are where you are, but if you take it as a learning experience God will always show you why. It may not be now, it may not be next year, but when you reflect back five, ten, even fifteen years from now, you will see exactly why God put you in this spot.” Chey, an analyst for the FBI, is married and resides in Tennessee.
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Where Are They Now?
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Mason McFalls, FYI 2008
"Spending all summer in Washington, DC advocating for foster youth all over the nation will forever be one of the greatest memories in my life"
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Keshia Morall, FYI 2009
"CCAI opened doors and provided incredible opportunities for me" Keshia shared her personal story and as a result had her recommendation for improving foster care encated into law through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Christina Miranda, FYI 2007
"I returned home to PA and worked with Child Protective Services. I am currently pursing a Master of Social Work. My plan is to return to DC and help improve the child welfare system and adoption laws. I am currently active in helping advocate for improving the foster care system."
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Andre Cooley, FYI 2006
"I have been working with leaders within the MS Dept. of Human Services, national organizations, and Congress on foster care issues. It is important to me to remain a catalyst for change for youth. CCAI equipped me with the tools needed for effective communication to the leaders of this great nation."
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Chris Angelin, FYI 2003
"Since being in DC, I graduated with Bachelor of Social Work and have been involved in several conferences to re-educate foster parents, have been instrumental in affecting policy changes in my state concerning the foster care system, and have mentored.
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Lisa Foehner, FYI 2003
"After the internship I used my new relationships to stay in DC working for Sen. Landrieu and OFA. Since then I’ve returned home to St. Louis, dabbled in graduate school, worked in local government, and for Sen. Claire McCaskill. I continue to be involved in local foster care advocacy efforts."
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Marjory Turner, FYI 2007
"My experience as a FYI intern equipped me with the skills necessary to impact the lives of youth. As a result, I have started my own non-profit organization L.I.F.E. (Leading Individuals through the Foster care Experience) to advocate for the overall well-being of youth in foster care."
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