SaySo Adult Advisors

The SaySo Adult Advisors (click name to email the person)

SaySo Adult Advisors are nominated by the Youth BOD, interviewed by BOD, and must be voted unanimously by the BOD to serve a two year term. Up to six adults provide guidance, supervision, transportation, and help open political and administrative doors to enable the Youth BOD to meet their goals.  Adult Advisors support the SaySo Administrative Staff by assisting at organizational functions, workshops, and business meetings.

 Jackie Brown - Sipes Orchard Home, Houston Transitional Living Program Coordinator

"I continue to love working with young people from across the state. As long as they'll have me, I'll be here."

Carmelita Burrell - Forsyth County DSS

"SaySo is the greatest resource available to teens in foster care. SaySo provides its members with enriching, positive opportunities that help enhance a teens foster care experience. SaySo empowers teens to become more knowledgeable about issues that are important and that affect them. SaySo connects the pieces of the puzzle, with the puzzle being the foster care system. SaySo gives you a voice, SaySo is your voice. Make a wise choice and get involved."

Shante Carson - Pitt County DSS

"I hope that SaySo continues to grow as an organization. SaySo has had such positive impact on so many young people. I would like to do whatever I can to help SaySo be successful and accomplish all of its goals."

Tiyania Shands - Gaston County DSS

"Last year was the first year I participated in a SaySo event and it was a wonderful experience. SaySo gives youth a chance to have their voice heard and gives them control to make decisions, SaySo makes youth strong and helps them to grow in  their own personalities. SaySo is a wonderful organization."