Adam Pertman is the Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, the pre-eminent research, policy and education organization in its field. A highly sought-after speaker, Pertman has delivered hundreds of presentations internationally, and is the recipient of many awards for his work. He is also the Associate Editor of Adoption Quarterly. Pertman is widely quoted by journalists and hasappeared as a guest on Oprah, Today, The View, Nightline, among other national programs. Before embarking on his current career, Pertman was a senior journalist with The Boston Globe for over two decades. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and their two adopted children. Learn more at www.adampertman.com. "