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As an expert in the field of advocacy, Marthe Lewis has been advocating for youth of all ages since she exited the Foster Care system many years ago. Ms. Lewis focus is to strengthen the community as whole and bring awareness regarding children in the foster care system. Ms. Lewis has dedicated her time and resources to speak at conferences, seminars and workshop, in an effort to attract more foster and or adoptive parents. She strongly believe that every child deserve the chance to be a part of a family regardless of their past.
Because of her dedication to make a difference, Ms. Lewis was appointed as the President for Foster Care Alumni of America- Virginia Chapter (FCAA-VA) in September 2008. She hopes that her role as the President for FCAA-VA will give her the opportunity to voice her concerns regarding the foster care system and solutions to make it better.
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Marthe Lewis was only 9 years old when she came to America from her native Ivory Coast; her impoverished parents sent her here in the hopes that a family friend would provide her with a better life...
Nine years ago, Marthe Lewis left her foster home in Woodbridge and headed out to face the world on her own. Now 28, Lewis is a successful businesswoman and mother living in Aldie...
Marthe Lewis is an advocate for youth transitioning from foster care who entered Virginia's foster care system at age 16. A gifted student, she completed high school in only three years, despite the fact that she lived in five different placements and attended three different high schools. In 2000, Lewis "aged out" of foster care with no permanent family...
Marthe A. Lewis (BBA '06 / MBA '09) is a motivational speaker and the founder of the LivvyLove Foundation, a nonprofit organization named after Ms. Lewis' daughter, Olivia...
Marthe A. Lewis, who entered a foster home at the age of 16, always knew a college education would help her rise above the obstacles of poverty and self-doubt. In recognition of her community service and outreach....
