Charell Star is a storyteller, journalist, and foster care advocate who believes deeply in the power of sharing our lived experiences to spark understanding and change. As a former foster youth, she uses her platform across broadcast media, digital outlets, and live events to amplify stories that too often go unheard. Her work includes on-air contributions for NBC New York Live, Fox 5 Good Day New York, and AKC.TV, as well as writing on culture, lifestyle and technology.

As a marketer with two decades in the media and advertising industry, Charell combines audience-centered storytelling with proven performance strategy, helping brands build trust, maximize ROI, and create meaningful, measurable impact.

Her personal story has been featured in Humans of New York, the award-winning documentary Feeling Wanted, and her debut memoir Trash Bag Tales & Other Stories from An Accidentally Happy Life, which offers an honest, hopeful, and empowering reflection on growing up in care and creating a life with joy and purpose.

Charell joined the CASA-NYC Board of Directors in 2017 and remains passionately committed to ensuring every young person has the advocacy and encouragement they deserve.