Carolina is a foster youth advocate based in Los Angeles, shaped by her lived experience within the foster care system. Her experiences have given her a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and a commitment to accountability in systems meant to support vulnerable individuals. She is passionate about ensuring foster youth voices are heard and respected, and about helping create structures that operate with transparency and care.

Carolina says that her faith and values play an important role in how she approaches leadership, service, and community. It grounds her in compassion, resilience, and a belief in doing what is right even when it is difficult. She believes leadership is not about position, but about action, consistency, and serving others with intention.

Through advocacy and leadership development, Carolina aims to turn adversity into purpose and contribute to solutions that are ethical, thoughtful, and sustainable. She is committed to personal growth and to supporting positive change for foster youth and the broader community.