A.C.C.E.S.S.
Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care
Journey to Josiah / Speaking
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conversation into the room.
Invite David D. Marshall to engage your audience in identity, belonging, adoption, and the support 2SLGBTQIA+ young people deserve.
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Signature speaking & training
Education rooted
in lived experience.
Beyond Acceptance
Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care & Adoption
Family by Choice
2SLGBTQIA+ Representation in Foster Care & Adoption
When Identity Meets the System
Intersectionality in Foster Care & Adoption
Creating Affirming Families
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth at Home, at School & Beyond
From Foster Care to Family
Adoption, Advocacy & Purpose
Bio & credentials
Meet your
speaker.
David D. Marshall, CPC
Founder & CEO, Journey to Josiah, Inc.
A speaker, trainer, advocate, and adoptive father, David draws from lived experience and professional expertise to equip caregivers, professionals, educators, and organizations to better support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in foster care and adoption systems.
His work combines storytelling, education, and practical application to move audiences from awareness to action.
- Creator of the A.C.C.E.S.S. Framework™
- Master of Music, Shenandoah Conservatory
- Author of Happiness in Hard Seasons and Getting to Happy: A Journal of Purpose & Joy
- Member of Maryland’s Citizens Review Board for Children
Media & appearances
A story that
starts conversations.
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Learning that
connects with people.
“David is an asset to the adoption community. His knowledge, lived experience and passion make him an amazing speaker, trainer and resource.”
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Available for keynotes, conferences, professional development, foster parent training, college and university programs, community events, and virtual programs.
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