Mercedes Jackson stands at the intersection of advocacy and action as a dedicated proponent for foster youth. With a tenure at iFoster and a heart rooted in Los Angeles, CA, she channels her diverse experiences into a force for positive change. Currently, Mercedes is expanding her academic horizons at Mount San Antonio College, where her studies complement her mission to uplift the foster youth community. Mercedes’s goals are clear-cut—to elevate the narratives of foster youth to the national stage and foster an environment ripe for their success.