Speakers

Scott Platter

Scott Platter is the Executive Director for the North American Ministry at The Global Orphan Project.  The Global Orphan Project exists to "break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce and the love of Jesus."  They are the creators of CarePortal and GOEX.  

Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson is a writer and blogger, as well as the Director of Church Initiatives with the Christian Alliance for Orphans.  Jason has written: Reframing Foster Care, All In Orphan Care, and Everyone Can Do Something.  His work both invites and encourages people to and in foster care.

Robert Day

Robert Day is the CEO of Patrick Henry Family Services and is the author of Worst of Mothers, Best of Moms; Desperately Healed; Rescuing Children . . . Healing Adults, and Straight Talk for the Journey.

Julie Cooper

Julie Cooper is the Senior Vice President of Training and Curriculum at Back2Back Ministries.  She is also in charge of the Trauma Free World initiative.

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Beth Guckenberger

Beth Guckenberger is the Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries.  She the author of Reckless Faith, Start with Amen, Relentless Hope, and the Storyweaver series.