Anthony Turner

Tony spent seven years in New York’s foster care system and is an excellent advocate and voice for foster youth and other youth who are involved with various child serving systems. Tony is a graduate of Columbia University and also a Consultant with Center for Fair Futures. He has written articles for the New York Times and Huffington Post, and was formerly a Journalist for Youth Communication Represent - a magazine for and by foster youth, a Board Member at YP!, and former president of the New Yorker’s for Children Youth Advisory Board. Tony’s main career goal is to become Commissioner of New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services. When not being a Superhero for youth in need Tony spends his time reading classic literature, listening to music, working on his podcast and blog, traveling across the country and meeting new people.