My name is Ashley Strange and I am currently a senior studying Communications and English at Trinity Washington University. I am an alumni of the D.C. foster care system where I spent five years after the death of my mother. Now out of foster care, I have devoted my time on finishing school and advocating for the lives of disconnected youth, which includes homeless youth, foster youth and former foster youth. I have participated in various activities in order to help create justice for both DC youth and other underserved communities. I now work at The Young Women’s Project where I conduct research and assess services from various youth serving organizations and agencies. I have attended and participated in hearings in front of city officials like Councilmember David Grosso and Councilmember Yvette Alexander. The work I have done motivates me to become a Policy Analyst. I believe that my advocacy will lead me to create great change in the world and I can’t wait to see what is to come after I graduate!