Jami Fitzgerald brings a gift for connecting vision, people, and purpose. With more than 20 years of experience across business, nonprofit, foundation, and church communities, she has helped organizations turn big ideas into meaningful action.

In her role with TNFC, Jami builds relationships that strengthen the mission and open doors for young adults aging out of foster care. Guided by her faith, she believes every young person deserves community, practical support, and a pathway toward hope.

Outside of work, Jami enjoys time with her husband and their two young adult children.

Esther F. Flowers has spent her career standing in the gap for children and youth in foster care. With backgrounds in both social work and law, she brings compassion, strategy, and advocacy to every part of her role.

Her experience as a CPS specialist and Lawyer-Guardian ad Litem shaped her commitment to protecting the rights and futures of young people.

Inspired by her faith and her biblical namesake, Queen Esther, Esther sees this work as a calling “for such a time as this.”

Elizabeth Germaine brings insight, steadiness, and a deep respect for people’s stories to her work with TNFC. With advanced training in counseling, trauma care, EMDR, and leadership, she helps navigate complex human-centered work with both skill and compassion.

Elizabeth also provides clinical supervision, consultation, and research focused on social justice and leadership.

Outside of work, she finds some of her most meaningful moments with her family—often at an ice rink, cheering, connecting, and making memories.

India Young-Johnson knows that healing requires both skill and humanity. As Clinical Supervisor, she brings deep experience supporting people through trauma, foster care, homelessness, and complex life challenges.

Her leadership is shaped by evidence-based practice, lived experience, and a fierce belief in authentic connection. India equips her team to serve with excellence, empathy, and purpose.

Outside of work, India loves good food, her two fur babies, and is currently in her green era.

Imani Russell believes our stories can help us understand where we have been and imagine where we are going. As a strengths-based Clinical Therapist, she supports youth and emerging adults through collaborative, creative, and trauma-informed care.

With academic roots in English and Comparative Literature, Imani brings a unique lens to the connection between storytelling and identity. She often uses art, music, and other creative tools to help participants express themselves.

Outside of work, she enjoys knitting, hiking, and biking.

Christian Layfield has spent more than six years walking alongside teenagers and young adults as they build independence, confidence, and self-sufficiency. With a background in psychology and child welfare, she brings patience, encouragement, and steady support to youth preparing for life beyond the foster care system.

For Christian, the most meaningful part of the work is watching young people recognize their own growth and finally see how great they truly are.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her son, family, and friends.

Jalen Fergerson believes young people are not just future leaders—they are changemakers right now. With a background in Human Development and Family Studies, education, youth empowerment, and climate advocacy, Jalen helps young adults build confidence, explore opportunity, and prepare for what comes next.

He is passionate about equipping youth with the tools and support they need to grow personally, professionally, and socially.

Outside of work, Jalen enjoys traveling, sports, and discovering new music.

Stephanie Beale brings creativity, flexibility, and heart to her work supporting TNFC. From social media and storytelling to events, volunteers, and behind-the-scenes team support, she helps create connection around the mission in both visible and practical ways.

She is honored to use her skills to help share TNFC’s mission and remind young adults they are supported.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys being outside, practicing yoga, and spending time with her sweet cat.

Tiffany McNeil is passionate about helping young people thrive as they move toward independence. With experience in juvenile justice, trauma-informed support, and independent living programs, she brings practical wisdom and compassion to her work with youth in and beyond foster care.

Tiffany believes direction, support, and motivation can help young adults build the lives they want for themselves.

Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys DIY projects, creative writing, and spending time with her cat, Storm.

Josh Maxwell is driven by the belief that one supportive person can help someone take the first step toward a better future. With a background in Health Sciences and a growing focus on public health, Josh is passionate about making care, opportunity, and support more accessible.

His experience mentoring young adults from underserved communities shaped his commitment to walking alongside others with encouragement and respect.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys anime, baking, and experimenting with new recipes.

Pamela White brings compassion, counseling experience, and faith-filled purpose to her role as Transition Navigator. With degrees in psychology and counseling, she has supported youth through placement assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis response, and collaboration with families, schools, courts, and mental health providers.

Pamela is passionate about helping young people recognize their value, build stability, and move toward independence. Guided by her Christian faith, she serves with integrity and hope.

Outside of work, Pamela enjoys time with her six children, traveling, and baking.

Kristy Partee believes growth happens when people feel safe, supported, and empowered. With a background in psychology, sociology, applied behavior analysis, and five years in the autism field, she brings a strengths-based approach to helping others build confidence and everyday life skills.

Her experience as a foster parent has also shaped her understanding of stability, patience, and loving support.

Outside of work, Kristy enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, cooking Indian food, and practicing yoga.

Niquoya Brown brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep commitment to supporting families through every season of life. With a background in English Literature, psychology, and nine years of experience in Health and Human Services, she has worked with every age group throughout her time in foster care.

Niquoya also serves as a Full Spectrum Doula and supports TNFC’s Maternal Health program as a part-time doula.

Outside of work, she enjoys concerts, anime, and spending time with her dogs, Poppy and Princeton.

Ana Cegueda brings compassion, faith, and a heart for creating safe spaces to her role as Assistant Transition Navigator. Born and raised in Mexico, Ana moved to Michigan 11 years ago and later earned her social work degree from Oakland University with a minor in Child Welfare.

Her experience as a CPS worker strengthened her desire to meet children and families with dignity, grace, and empathy.

Outside of work, Ana enjoys running, spending time with friends, and drinking matcha.

Joy Thomas brings lived experience, warmth, and a deep belief in possibility to her role as Peer Support Specialist. As a former ward, she understands firsthand the challenges young adults from foster care may face—and the difference it makes to have someone walk alongside you.

With more than 15 years of experience in administration and property management, Joy is passionate about helping others move toward their goals.

Outside of work, Joy enjoys writing, roller skating, and spending time with her family.

Sharneisha Morris has always been drawn to work that helps people feel supported, seen, and encouraged. While earning her degree in Mathematical Economics from Wayne State University, she served as a peer mentor for foster care youth—an experience that helped lead her to TNFC.

Today, she brings compassion, curiosity, and a heart for community care to her role as Peer Support Specialist.

Outside of work, Sharneisha enjoys anime, gaming, and spending time with her fur baby, Sheba.