CEO/Founder

Sierra Luchien is a foster youth advocate, motivational speaker, author, and evangelist. She founded Greater Opportunity Regional Center for foster youth ages 0-17 based in California & Georgia. Sierra is a middle child of 9 and through unfortunate circumstances spent a brief time formerly as a foster youth herself, the personal experiences she faced gave her a unique perspective to connect on a deep personal level sharing insights and strategies that can transform the foster care system. She studied business law and minored in sociology which ultimately led to her choosing social work as her line of professional practice. Giving back to the community serving as the youth director for Concord Church where she currently sits on the board of directors as Secretary and also works with the youth department at Elizabeth Baptist Church in addition to being a motivational speaker for youth, teens, and adults. Sierra has one biological son Najiya and 3 adopted children Hunter, Levi & Blake and still has her heart open to adopt even more with the motto to spread love always.

Sierra has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the welfare of children in the foster care system, having overseen the placement of more than 150 children in her care. Her dedication has even led to the purchase of a new home to accommodate additional children, ensuring they have a safe and loving environment. Recognizing her outstanding contributions DFACTS has approved Sierra to license potential adoptive foster children. This approval not only highlights her reliability and compassion but also amplifies her ability to make a significant difference in the lives of many more children who are in need of stable, nurturing homes.

Inspired by her own experiences as a former foster child, she founded Greater Opportunity Regional Center dedicated to helping foster youth find permanent placements in loving homes. Having spent a brief yet impactful period in foster care, she understood the challenges and uncertainties faced by children in the system. Her organization focuses on providing resources, support, and advocacy to ensure that foster youth transition smoothly into stable, nurturing family environments. By leveraging her journey, we aim to create a brighter future for these children, fostering a sense of belonging and security that every child deserves.