meet the teaM
Isaac Etter, Author, Adoptee & Founder of Parenting Different
Isaac was adopted at the age of two by a white couple and grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While his childhood was filled with love and support, he often struggled with understanding his identity—both as a Black child in a white family and as an adoptee.
Throughout his life, Isaac noticed the unique challenges that adoptees face, from navigating questions about belonging and identity to overcoming the complexities of adoption loss.
His own struggles with finding his place in the world inspired Isaac to advocate for more resources and support for adoptive families of all kinds.
Tammy Ramsay, Adoptive Mom & Community Outreach Coordinator
Tammy is an adoptive mom, Certified Nutrition Consultant, and Community Outreach Coordinator at Family Network Adoption Center. With a background in child development and clinical experience in pediatric and hospital settings, Tammy brings a deep understanding of lifelong wellness. Her passion for personalized health led her to genetic testing, which transformed her own family’s well-being. Now, in partnership with Isaac Etter of Parenting Different, she helps connect adoptees with tools to better understand their physical and mental health through DNA insights—offering support rooted in compassion, education, and choice.