Tori Hope Petersen

Tori Hope Petersen is the bestselling author of Fostered, and sought out national speaker, inspiring audiences to be resilient, suffer well, and change the world with what they have, right where they are, by loving the people in front of them. Tori is a leading advocate in foster care, and has been featured on Good Morning America, Essence, and many other publications sharing her story about being a former foster youth and overcoming adversity to serve others. Tori has equipped and empowered countless churches, organizations, and individuals to serve the underserved. She also founded the Beloved Initiative, a nonprofit that teaches community members to become professional lovers of people.