LaTasha C. Watts is an award-winning child advocate, entrepreneur, speaker and the author of “I’m Not Broken Just A Little Twisted.” She was selected by The White House as a change maker by former first lady Michelle Obama’s United States of Women for her dedication to addressing the needs of young women and for her continuous commitment to create change within the foster care and adoption community. However, her humble beginnings and the path of her childhood would tell a very different story, one that is filled tragedy and unspeakable abuse. Despite those adversities, she has maintained a determination to make a positive impact for young women and to change the negative outcomes of children who are in the foster care system and beyond.

Watts has over 18 years of experience in working with youth, families and professionals in a variety of settings. She prominently holds the positions of Founder and Executive Director of The Purple Project and The Aging Out Foundation, both of which are dedicated to addressing the needs of current and former foster youth. She also holds the position of CEO for Speak Up Speak Loud, a professional consulting, training, and branding firm.

Watts has received numerous awards, worked on multiple nationwide charity campaigns and has been featured in several magazines and textbooks. She travels nationwide consulting, training and speaking on the following topics: entrepreneurship, resiliency, foster care, abuse, cancer, mental health, self-care, forgiveness, and community change.

Foster Care, At-Risk Youth, Social Work, Authors, Resilience Mental Health, Child Abuse, Cancer,