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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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BIPOC Adoptees VOICES Storytelling: Navigating Boundaries
Saturday June 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
In BIPOC Adoptees VOICES Storytelling: Navigating Boundaries, a group of Black and brown adoptees will share a story about boundaries. Following storytelling, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in guided reflection and group discussion. Stories and discussion could touch on lacking boundaries, creating boundaries, and learning lessons in our relationships with ourselves, family, friends, adoption, and more.

This adoptee-only session intends to continue expanding the adoptee community by uplifting BIPOC adoptee voices, integrating self reflection, and offering points of connection. We believe storytelling is a powerful tool for self expression, healing, and shared wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Mai Li O'Keefe

Mai Li O'Keefe

Mai Li O'Keefe (they/them) is a Portland based Korean adoptee that spends their time  grassroots organizing, playing outside, and enjoying quality time with loved ones. They are a co-founder, board member, and active organizer for BIPOC Adoptees VOICES, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization... Read More →
avatar for Liana Soifer

Liana Soifer

Liana Soifer is a transracial adoptee born in South Korea and raised in Oregon. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of BIPOC Adoptees VOICES, a grassroots nonprofit based in Portland, OR. With a BA in Human Services, Liana has worked as a Project Manager, overseeing web applications... Read More →
avatar for Lisa MM Butler

Lisa MM Butler

Lisa MM Butler is a US domestic transracial adoptee from Wyoming. She is an illustrator, author, advocate, community organizer and library worker. Lisa is a board member of VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee community organization. Lisa currently lives in the pacific NW. 
avatar for Trishna Malick

Trishna Malick

Trishna Malick is a singer, actress, and model in Los Angleles CA. Not only has her singing taken her places she’s never thought, but she’s also an actress and featured in tv and films.Trishna gets to be part of representation for her community. Everytime she picks up a mic to... Read More →
avatar for Madelaine Reis

Madelaine Reis

Madelaine Reis, a transracial Puerto Rican adoptee, is the Assistant Director of the BIPOC Disability Collective, where she drives education, leadership development, and skill-building for activists of color. She partnered with BIPOC Adoptees to ensure accessibility at their national... Read More →
Saturday June 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

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