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Nileh Irsan

Nileh Irsan is 23 years old and lives in the Austin, TX area. She holds a degree in communications from Texas A&M University and is currently pursuing a masters degree in public health. She has been advocating for youth currently and formerly in foster care since her own exit out of the system in 2015. When she’s not advocating for social work and justice reforms, she enjoys traversing the outdoors and spending time with her two cats.

10/3/2022

Foster Youth Are Not Pawns for a Pro-Life Agenda

Legislating against abortion is securing unwanted children a spot in foster care, guaranteeing failure for that child, writes Nileh Irsan.

3/16/2022

The Veiled Epidemic: Confronting Mental Health Challenges in the Foster Care System

I hid my mental health struggles because of judgment from others about whether one is “stable” or not, writes Nileh Irsan.

6/22/2021

Home

"Home" by Nileh Irsan, is a finalist in the Youth Voice Writing Contest, poetry division.

10/27/2020

When the Thin Blue Line Breaks: Racial Divide in America

Current and former foster youth weigh in on racism and police brutality. By Nileh Irsan From a young age, we are taught that the men in blue are our friends, protectors and allies.