Fleur is the author of the novels “I Am Lucky Bird” and “Crumble,” which was the 2013 San Francisco Book Festival Winner for Young Adult Fiction and a Young Adult Finalist in the 2013 International Book Awards. Learn more about Fleur’s writing at her website. She is also a communications consultant for a number of different clients, responsible for website content development, public relations, and marketing strategies. Fleur’s interests include snow skiing, rock climbing, and hiking.

Empowering a Sisterhood of Black and Brown Girls for Authentic Leadership
Eighteen years ago, Jamila Coleman envisioned creating a safe space for Black and brown girls impacted by foster care. Having experienced the foster care system