Speakers Bureau - Second Mothers

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Second Mothers sends speakers all over the world to help lead events in communities.

Teri Froman

Teri’s heart was transformed by her experiences during the adoption journeys to Russia and China as she sought to bring her children home.

Deeply committed to God’s calling on her life, she passionately serves when possible, to ensure children’s voices are heard and that families are equipped to provide loving homes for them. With over 30 years of leadership experience in both the secular business world and church ministry, Teri has held various roles, including Executive Pastor, Groups Pastor, and currently, Missions Pastor. She earned a Master of Arts in Christian Studies and has actively contributed to the community as an Orphan Sunday coordinator, a founding member of the Hope 1:17 Orphan Ministry, and a board member of the Both Hands Foundation. Teri, along with her husband Ryan and their children, resides in Middle Tennessee.

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Theresa Marcroft

Terri is an adoptive mom, a huge fan of open adoption, and a marketing professional.

She has authored two books on adoption and also serves as Executive Director of Unplanned Good, an organization she founded in 2010 to encourage women facing unplanned pregnancy to consider adoption. Recently Terri has gotten involved in improving State adoption laws and formed the “Third Option” coalition to initiate more State-level birth mother care/support programs. Terri is a California native and makes her home in Boise, Idaho.

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Jodi Jackson Tucker

Jodi Jackson Tucker is a Seminary graduate, Chaplain, and the President of Second Mothers.

She is the mother of eight children, five through adoption. She has spoken in churches and conferences across the globe, focusing on the call to care for orphans, and supporting foster and adoptive families. She previously served twelve years as Global Director of Orphan Sunday for the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO). She is the author of three books, including Healing for Every Heart in Adoption, Second Mother: A Bible Study Experience for Foster and Adoptive Moms and Fasten Your Sweet Belt: 10 Things You Need to Know About Older Child Adoption.

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Karla Marie Williams

Karla Marie Williams and her husband are parents to six children adopted from foster care.

For the last ten years, Karla has conducted Trauma-Competent training through creating her own curriculum for foster & adoptive parents, social workers, and child advocates around the world. With the experience of several countries, cultures, and systems, Karla brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as she ministers to the heart of those who care for traumatized children. She is the author of numerous books on foster care, adoption, homeschooling and the work she has done across the globe.