Monday Evening Speaker Series
Adoption Network Cleveland is pleased to offer a VIRTUAL Monday Evening Speaker Series full of topics that are of interest to a broad audience impacted by adoption, kinship, and foster care. These programs are made possible by donors and presenters volunteering their time and they thrive thanks to the active participation of attendees.
Upcoming Presentations
Monday, April 7, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
A Journey Back to My Ancestral Roots with Adrian Vaillancourt
Adrian will share his personal journey as an adoptee, focusing on his reconnection with his roots in Peru. His narrative will delve into the emotional complexities of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of understanding one’s heritage.
About Adrian
Adrian Carlos Vaillancourt is a transracial adoptee born in Huancayo, Peru, and raised in Quebec, Canada. Reconnecting with his roots, he has traveled extensively to Peru, learned Spanish, and volunteered in community projects. In 2022, he founded the Latin Adoptee Program to help Latin American adoptees reconnect with their heritage through cultural and language support.
