Melanie Liang and Megan Zeile

Recorded October 24, 2019 Archived October 24, 2019 33:54 minutes
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Description

Melanie Liang (23) talks with her mentor and education coach, Megan Zeile [no age given] about their meaningful relationship together at American Dream Program and navigating her adult life after transitioning out of foster care.

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ML & MZ remember the first time they met and the relationship they've built together.
ML talks about the Foster Independence Together (FIT) club she built at university. ML talks about starting the American Dream Program (ADP).
ML reflects on the challenges of aging out of foster care and college.
MZ reflects on her mentors growing up, especially her teachers. ML compares ADP to sororities and talks about wanting to have meaningful relationships with people at ADP.
MZ & ML remember their trip to Puerto Rico.
ML talks about her sister, Winnie.
ML remembers her 12th grade self and how different her life is now.

Participants

  • Melanie Liang
  • Megan Zeile

Recording Locations

HeartShare St. Vincent's

Venue / Recording Kit