Educator. Author. Advocate for Family & Belonging.
Joi R. Fisher-Griffin brings nearly three decades of experience in education, leadership, and storytelling to every stage, page, and platform she occupies.
As the author of Finding Joi: A True Story of Faith, Family & Love, she writes and speaks on adoption, identity, resilience, and the transformative power of belonging — empowering others to turn their experiences into impact.
As an AI strategist and founder of Legacy Creative AI Solutions, Joi helps educators, authors, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs leverage artificial intelligence to work smarter, amplify their expertise, and bring ideas to life. Through consulting, training, publishing support, and creative innovation, she bridges human experience with emerging technology, helping individuals and organizations transform knowledge, stories, and vision into meaningful results.
"Adoption loss is the only trauma in the world where the victims are expected by the whole of society to be grateful."
— The Reverend Keith C. Griffith, MBE
Finding Joi: A True Story of Faith, Family & Love
Joi's debut book series follows an adoptee's journey through faith, family, and love — bringing authentic, compassionate storytelling to children and adults navigating the adoption experience. Each page is an invitation to feel seen, understood, and less alone.
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Joi's advocacy, storytelling, and expertise have been recognized by leading publications and adoption organizations nationwide.
Speaking Topics
Adoption & Identity
The emotional and psychological journey of adoptees finding their story.
Trauma-Informed Education
Equipping educators to support children from adoptive and foster backgrounds.
Faith, Family & Belonging
Exploring how community and spirituality shape our sense of home.
Turning Pain Into Purpose
Transforming lived experience into advocacy, art, and leadership.
Privacy Protections & Contact Preferences
Redaction Rights
Birth parents could redact their identifying information — but only if they submitted a request by December 31, 2016. No new redaction requests are accepted after this date.
Contact Preference Options
Prior to Dec. 31, 2016, birth parents could submit a Contact Preference Form indicating:
- Direct contact
- Contact through an intermediary
- No contact at this time
If no preference was submitted before the OBC is released, the adoptee may attempt direct contact.
Join the Conversation
Together, we can create spaces where adoptive and foster families feel seen, heard, and valued. Let's break the silence around adoption — with kind, thoughtful words that uplift families on their journey.