Dr. Rebera Foston We must empower the youth. Organization: Foston Institute Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Website: www.fostoninstitute.com

Biography:
Rebera Elliott Foston, M.D. MPH. MATS, DMin., an expert on adolescent issues, is one of the finest speakers you will ever hear. Drawing from the wealth of knowledge she has accumulated while becoming a doctor of medicine, a doctor of ministry, a master of public health, and a master of theological studies, Dr. Foston manages to weave her entire message through her powerful poetry. She is also the author twenty-three books.

Through her keynotes and workshops, her main goal is to teach the participants about the “addiction to hopelessness” that affects so many of our young people. Dr. Foston’s main goal is to train interested adults to become Holistic Mentors who can then form that village again that can love, raise, and educate a child.

As an author and spoken word artist, Dr. Foston’s poetry is powerful and riveting. At one of her recent readings in New York, a recovering cocaine addict admitted that she got the same rush from hearing Dr. Foston’s poetry that she used to get from cocaine! Dr. Foston has performed on BET, and cable markets in New York and Chicago. When her poem “You Don’t Live On My Street” was played on a radio show in Washington, DC, it was the most requested “song” of the day.

Dr. Foston is a sought after keynote speaker and workshop presenter for National Conventions and conferences. She has performed for community groups, numerous colleges, secondary, middle and elementary schools. Dr. Foston has also been a featured artist at Spring Arts Festivals for Howard and Fisk University.

Availability:
Dr. Foston is available for keynotes, inspirational talks, and workshops on “Holistic Mentoring” for community, educational professionals, and business groups.