OUR STORY

 Amber is the Founder and Executive Director of Foster Love which was established in June of 2020. She brings 16 years of experience as a foster and adoptive parent. Amber got involved with group homes in 2005 when she completed an internship at Youth Emergency Services. Since then she has been passionate about advocating for children in foster care and those who have been placed in difficult circumstances. She received a bachelor's degree in Education and Human Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Omaha where she also played on the women's soccer team. In 2010 she received a master's degree in Leadership and Coaching. She was a former assistant coach for the women's soccer program at Bellevue University for 11 years. Amber is married to Matt, and a proud mother of four children; two of which have been adopted through foster care. "It is so special for me to be part of a unique organization that was inspired by all the children I love. Children who have been impacted by foster care deserve love, dignity, and opportunity. With your help we can make that happen in our community." 

Ellen graduated from UNO with a Business degree in Accounting, Finance and Banking. She has worked for a number of local small businesses and nonprofits aiding in the accounting and finance functions. She currently works as the Accounting Manager at Skillwork which is a local travel staffing company for skilled tradesmen and has been there since its inception. Ellen has volunteered with her church youth group leading small groups and one-on-one discipleship. She has a heart for helping students learn, grow, and develop in their faith. She is interested in emergency foster care for newborns and looks to take the first steps in the fall of 2020. "I have a heart for youth; to know they're valued, heard, encouraged and loved. That they are not alone and that they have someone to go to who cares for them."

 Ashley is the Co-CEO of Blair Freeman a 100% woman/100% black owned Construction and Owners Representation company. As a child, her interest in real estate was first sparked when she became fascinated with the differing conditions of real estate in her North Omaha Neighborhood After becoming the only Class A contractor in the state of Nebraska, she has been leading initiatives with the help of local philanthropy, around supplier diversity and the engagement Women and Minority contractors and suppliers on Construction jobs throughout the City of Omaha. Experiencing firsthand the disparity in access, she is determined to level the playing field for those that come behind her. Ashley believes in giving back through service and does that through multiple organizations with board service, volunteer, mentoring, internships and more. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, is an avid reader, sports fan, and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. She is married to Kristopher Kuhn and has three beautiful children Jayla, Alivia and Kristopher II. 

Kaitlyn graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa with a dual degree in Political Science and Management. Afterwards she went on to attend and graduate from Drake Law School in Des Moines, Iowa with a specialization in Compliance. She previously worked for a large nonprofit in Johnston, Iowa aiding children with disabilities in their legal and compliance functions. She currently works for Mosaic as a Staff Attorney serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. Kaitlyn has always had a passion for working with nonprofits and advocating for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Outside of work, Kaitlyn is very active in her community, planning a 2023 wedding and will be welcoming a baby girl later this year. "I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with Amber and Foster Love. I cannot wait to see different perspectives and gain insights to a field that is very much underrepresented."