Misty Miotto an advocate for Central Florida's most vulnerable children.

Misty Miotto has inspired, taught, mentored, empowered, encouraged, sponsored, photographed, advocated for, and fostered hundreds of children within her community. With more than 28 years of dedicated volunteer service across multiple agencies throughout Florida, she has made a profound and lasting impact on the lives of countless youth.

She is the founder and director of both Foster Youth of America and the Heart Gallery of Central Florida which provides support to Central Florida's Foster Youth and Aged Out Foster Youth. Through powerful portraiture and public awareness efforts surrounding domestic adoption, Misty has played a pivotal role in connecting children with loving homes and also supported older foster youth as they age out and transition into adulthood.

Her advocacy has been widely recognized, earning her multiple nominations and awards, including the prestigious Inspiration Award—presented annually by Central Florida’s lead agency at the Dance Dream & Inspire event to an individual or organization demonstrating exceptional impact.

Despite her many professional accomplishments, Misty considers her greatest achievement to be her family. She is the proud mother of six children, including a sibling group of four whom she adopted from the Central Florida foster care system.