Ivory Bennett

Ivory Bennett, M.Ed., serves as the Liaison with Lived Expertise for the Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care at the American Academy of Pediatrics since April 2024. Bennett has extensive experience in various capacities, including Program Manager and Youth Voice Contributor at Fostering Media Connections, and Playwright at The PlayGround Experiment. Additionally, Bennett has participated as a member and fellow in Leadership for Educational Equity, contributing to digital organizing for advocacy and policy. Bennett holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from Concordia University Texas and has degrees in Africana Studies and English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh, along with credentials in Education Preparation and Dual Credit teaching. In various roles, Bennett has also been involved with community and non-profit initiatives, including serving on boards and as a wedding officiant.