Karissa Lemme joined the QPI team in 2020 as a Site Support Advocate. She works to connect with caregivers across the nation and ensures their voices are being heard. She is an active member of the Birth and Foster Parent Partnership (BFPP) and she networks with birth parents and caregivers to brainstorm ways to improve these co-parenting relationships. Karissa has a unique perspective based on her real-life caregiving experiences as she encourages the importance of fostering close relationships with birth parents.