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The KAAN 2025 Conference will take place at The Grand Hyatt in Atlanta, GA, on June 20-22. The theme this year is Growth and Change. As always, we offer an adoptee-only track alongside our general breakout sessions, which are open to all. We also offer programs for adults and youth (ages 8-17). All are welcome, including adoptees, birth families, family members (adoptive parents, spouses/partners, siblings and children of adoptees), service providers, and Korean Americans. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Saturday June 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Cancer rates have been rising generally, yet navigating this life-threatening disease has been less widely discussed in the adoption community. This session will elevate the lived experiences, challenges, and opportunities of living with cancer and the adoption journey.
Speakers
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Elliot Bliss

Elliot Bliss, a Korean adoptee, experienced a profound shift in his outlook and priorities following his diagnosis with a rare blood cancer in 2023. The challenges of navigating cancer treatment without access to his medical history underscored for him the unique barriers adoptees... Read More →
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Hannah Gershone

Hannah Gershone is a Chinese adoptee from Zhejiang province. She received her B.S. in Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College and, upon graduation, worked for Saguaro and Grand Canyon National Park monitoring soundscapes. She received her M.S. in Environmental Studies from... Read More →
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Hollee McGinnis

Hollee A. McGinnis, MSW, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at VCU. Dr. McGinnis has almost 30 years of community organizing, practice, policy, and research experience relating to adoption and child welfare. Her work centers the lived experiences of individuals raised in adoptive families... Read More →
Saturday June 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Buckhead BR 2 (Lower lobby)

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