Georgette Todd

Georgette Todd, MFA, is a distinguished speaker, author, and advocate with over a decade of experience in child welfare and youth advocacy. She is renowned for her powerful and authentic presentations on childhood trauma, foster care, and transitional youth. As a child sexual abuse survivor, Georgette's personal story of overcoming adversity, coupled with her child welfare professional expertise, provides a unique and impactful perspective for any audience. She brings a dual perspective to child welfare, having grown up in foster care and worked over a decade to improve outcomes for youth in foster care. Georgette excels in outreach, user engagement, and advocacy, and her efforts are recognized nationally.

UC Berkeley, California State University, Sacramento, Wheelock College in Boston

Discussed legislative reform and advocacy for foster care improvements.

Conducted workshops on effective storytelling and advocacy strategies.

Provided expert insights on child welfare issues and personal experiences in the foster care system.

• Documentary: "S.O.S." for the Foster Youth Tell Stories of Reliance series & “Breaking the Cycle” foster care documentary.
• TV: Featured on KPBS, NBC-San Diego, KRON-4 News, ABC 8 News.
• Print: San Francisco Chronicle, San Diego Union-Tribune.
• Radio: Interviewed by CBS, piece about foster care "Pick Me" for NPR.

• Alameda County
• Imperial County
• Wheelock College
• University of California, Berkeley
• San Diego County
• Promise2Kids
• Miramar College
• California State University, Sacramento
• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Yolo County
• New Vintage Church
• The Celia Center (Conference)
• Charter 100 Women’s Club

Georgette Todd, MFA, is a compelling speaker who gives voice to the voiceless, often addressing the unspeakable. Growing up in poverty and chaos, she faced addiction and abuse before entering the California foster care system at 13. Her journey through multiple foster homes, shelters, and facilities until age 18 has inspired tens of thousands. Georgette shares her story in a raw, authentic way, detailing what helped her survive and thrive. Her personal experiences and professional expertise make her presentations uniquely impactful for workshops, classroom lectures, conferences, trainings, and panel discussions.

Delivered presentations on youth perspectives in social services and improving agency support., Addressed issues related to foster care and transitioning to adulthood., Engaged CEOs, Rotary Clubs, and community groups on the struggles and achievements of foster children.

• Award-Winning Youth Advocate
• Masters of Fine Arts in Storytelling
• Frequent Guest on Radio, TV, and Print
• Featured in “Breaking the Cycle” Documentary
• Author of “Foster Girl, a Memoir”

• It's About Love After All: Essays in Child Welfare (Developmental Editor, 2024)
• Foster Girl, a Memoir (Author, 2013)