The People Who Shaped ICAV

Honouring the people who have helped build our community since 1998.

Since 1998, ICAV has been shaped by intercountry adoptees from across the world who have generously volunteered their time, shared their experiences and contributed to our collective voice.

We honour the representatives, leaders, writers and contributors who have helped build ICAV into the international community it is today.

Every contribution, whether for a short time or many years, has helped shape our history.

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Representatives · ICASN Pioneers · Writers · Artists · Special Thanks

ICAV Representatives & Leadership

Abby Hilty

USA & Canada Representative

A young man in a formal white shirt and dark tie, smiling against a light background.

Alex Kuch

New Zealand Representative

Smiling woman with curly hair wearing glasses and earrings, sitting outdoors in a garden.

Andrea Johnstone

UK Representative

A person wearing a red hat and black scarf, sitting inside a bus with other passengers in the background.

Anna Davison

Australia Representative

Close-up portrait of a woman with long black hair, wearing glasses and a white turtleneck, against a light background.

Anna Kopeikin

Australia Representative

Portrait of a woman with curly hair adorned with a red head wrap, smiling against an orange background with abstract lines. She is wearing a colorful, patterned top.

Betelihem Skehill

Australia Representative

A woman with shoulder-length, curly hair, wearing a patterned blouse with gold and black accents, smiles for the camera against a blue background.

Bina Mirjam de Boer

Netherlands Representative

Current Representative

Portrait of a woman with long, dark hair, wearing a floral-patterned dress and a necklace, smiling against a plain background.

Cherish Bolton

USA Representative

A young person kneeling in front of a large indoor waterfall within a modern, glass-enclosed structure featuring a geometric ceiling and lush greenery.

Daniel Price

USA Representative

Current Representative

Smiling woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black and white patterned blouse, sitting indoors.

Debbie Nahid

UK Representative

A man wearing a black fedora hat and a light blue dress shirt smiles in front of a window with a blurred outdoor background.

Diego Vitelli

USA Representative

A smiling woman with long dark hair stands near the water, with a scenic view of buildings and a bridge in the background.

Emma Pile

France Representative

Smiling woman with long dark hair seated on a stool, wearing a green blouse and gray jeans.

Fikrte Bushell

Australia Representative

Portrait of a smiling young woman with long dark hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, against a grey background.

Fuyu Zheng

USA Representative

Portrait of a woman with long black hair, wearing a gray sweater, smiling softly against a colorful floral background.

Gabby Malpas

Australia Representative

A professional man in a dark suit and white shirt, sitting in front of large windows with a blurred city background.

Jayme Hansen

USA Representative & Board

A close-up portrait of a person with long, curly dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt with text. The person has a natural makeup look and a nose ring, looking softly at the camera.

Kadijatu Leigh

New Zealand Representative

Close-up selfie of a smiling woman with long dark hair and makeup, featuring the phrase 'live love laugh' in decorative text.

Kelly Foston

Canada Representative

Current Representative

Close-up portrait of a young man with dark, short hair and a light beard, wearing a grey t-shirt, smiling softly.

Kristopher Hinz

Australia Representative

Smiling woman wearing a dark embroidered blouse and standing outdoors with a blurred beach background.

Leanne Tololeski

Australia Representative

A woman with long, light brown hair, smiling at the camera while wearing a pink top. She has a friendly expression, standing against a light-colored wall.

Leticia Mendes

USA Representative

A smiling woman with a bob hairstyle, captured in a black and white portrait.

Linzi Ibrahim

Australia Representative

Current Representative

Smiling woman with short black hair wearing a light blue shirt with a floral design, standing in front of a green leafy background.

Lynelle Long

Founder & International Representative

Current International Representative

Close-up portrait of a person with dark hair styled in loose curls, wearing striking blue lipstick and multiple colorful beaded necklaces, against a light-colored background.

Mallika Macleod

Australia Representative

A smiling woman holding a camera, wearing an off-shoulder light blue top and sunglasses, standing outdoors in front of a building.

Marie Gardom

UK Representative & Board

A smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a white top and jewelry, poses outdoors with a soft-focus background.

Marijane Huang

USA Representative

A woman with long dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black top.

Melanie Kleintz

German Representative

Current Representative

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiles brightly while wearing a pink sleeveless dress. The background is plain and light-colored.

Meseret Asresse

Australia Representative

Current Representative

A smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a plaid shirt, against a light background.

Min Mednis

Australia Representative

A person with long black hair and a goatee, wearing a black polo shirt, sitting indoors with a wooden background.

Nicholas Beaufour

France Representative

A woman with long, wavy hair wearing a sleeveless top with a geometric pattern, smiling warmly in a well-lit indoor setting with a decorative background.

Nicky Hammond

Australia Representative

Current Representative

Smiling young man in a suit and collared shirt standing against a plain background.

Rafael Morrisey

Australia Representative

A smiling man in a suit with a pink tie, standing outdoors in front of greenery.

Sam Gibb

Australia Representative

A young woman with curly hair and hoop earrings smiles warmly while pulling her sweater sleeves up to her chin.

Sara Knife

Australia Representative

Current Representative

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a green cardigan over a black and white striped top, smiling softly against a natural background.

Stephanie Flood

USA Representative

Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with long black hair and a natural background.

Sue Yen

Australia Representative

A woman sitting on a stone wall, smiling while wearing sunglasses, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.

Trista Goldberg

USA Representative

Our First ICASN Representatives

Before becoming InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV), our community began as the InterCountry Adoptee Support Network (ICASN) in 1998. We recognise and thank the early representatives who helped establish the foundations of our network, creating opportunities for connection, peer support and adoptee-led representation.

Angelica Platt

VIC Teen Representative

Portrait of a young woman with short, dark hair and a friendly smile, wearing a black shirt.

Anna Davison

QLD & Hong Kong Representative

Close-up selfie of a woman with straight black hair and blunt bangs, wearing a black coat, standing in an urban environment.

Blossom Beeby

NSW Representative

Chris Warner

Korean Representative

Dominic Golding

Disability Representative

Eun Byran

WA & Korean Representative

A group of smiling children and a woman sitting together outdoors, with a colorful background featuring greenery and a building.

Gabbie Beckley

Sri Lankan Representative

A woman with long black hair smiling in front of a colorful mural featuring waves and a sailboat.

Ilan Ivory

Taiwanese Representative

A woman with long hair tied back, wearing a white blouse with ruffles, smiling warmly in a well-lit room with a lamp in the background.

Indigo Willing

Vietnamese Representative

Jeannie Fitzpatrick

QLD Teen Representative

A woman stands smiling in front of a fountain with water cascading behind her, surrounded by colorful flowers.

Jessica Walton

VIC Representative

Smiling young woman with dark hair and braces, wearing a white shirt, standing in a well-lit room with a mirror in the background.

Megan Jones

SA Representative

Pia Meehan

Korean Representative

A person smiling in front of a sunset at the beach, with palm trees in the background.

Richard Woodward

Filipino Representative

Saran Chamberlain

SA Representative

Smiling man wearing a black jacket over a white shirt, standing outdoors with trees in the background.

Simon Keogh

VIC Representative

A smiling woman with long black hair wearing glasses, a denim jacket, and a beige cap stands next to a large window with sheer curtains.

Sophie Blichfeldt-Hansen

VIC Representative

Sue Yen

WA Representative

Our Bloggers & Writers

We thank the adoptees and our one adoptive parent (Jessica Davis) who have contributed their writing, reflections and personal experiences to ICAV. Through their words, they have helped others feel heard, understood and connected, while contributing to a deeper understanding of the lifelong experience of intercountry adoption. Here’s our most consistent writers:

Abby Hilty

Desiree Maru

Jessica Davis

Juliette Lam

Kev Minh

Sarah Mårtensson

Tamieka Small

Bina de Boer

Jayme Hansen

Joey Beyer

Kate Coghlan

Marie Gardom

Sunny J Reed

Our Artists & Creative Contributors

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the adoptee artists who have generously and consistently shared their artwork with ICAV over the years.

Through their creativity, they have helped give visual expression to the complex emotions, identities and lived experiences of intercountry adoptees. Their artwork has enriched our resources, advocacy and storytelling, helping communicate what words alone sometimes cannot.

Jonas Haid
Gabby Malpas
Dianne Sonnenberg
Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom

We are deeply grateful for their generosity, creativity and ongoing contributions to ICAV’s collective voice.

With Special Thanks

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Aimee, Benjamin, Chamila, James, Jonas, Kimberley, Meseret and Michelle for generously allowing their images to represent ICAV and help bring a human face to our community.

We also acknowledge the many others who have contributed to ICAV in ways both visible and behind the scenes. Every contribution matters.