Liz’s Bio: 
Liz Mannchen is passionate about raising her voice for international adoption, child advocacy, and orphan care. She and her husband, Uli, are the founders of Lionhood, a global nonprofit empowering at-risk children and the heroes who serve them. Over the past two decades, Liz has led three nonprofits dedicated to vulnerable children, traveled to more than 40 countries, and spoken internationally on the orphan crisis and adoption advocacy.
A published author, artist, and speaker, Liz brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to her work. As the adoptive mother of two daughters from China and India, she understands firsthand the complexities of transracial, intercultural, trauma-informed, and special-needs adoption. Her passion is to help families not only welcome children into their homes but also embrace the cultures, languages, and traditions that come with them—believing adoption is a holy weaving together of both family and culture.
Liz’s Story:
Liz’s story has always been rooted in the nations. For 17 years, she and Uli lived in Germany, a launching point for traveling to over 40 countries where they served children impacted by trafficking, poverty, refugee crises, and orphan care. It was in these places—on dusty streets, in crowded orphanages, and among children without a voice—that Liz’s heart was broken and reshaped. She felt the Lord’s unmistakable call to become an advocate for the millions of orphans around the world still waiting for family.
Her own family reflects that call. Their home in Palmetto, Georgia is a tapestry of cultures—Germany, America, China, and India—woven together through adoption, faith, and love. Holidays, languages, and traditions from each of their heritages are celebrated, making their home a living reflection of heaven’s diversity.
Liz is passionate about international adoption not only because it places children in families, but because it transforms families into something greater. She believes that when you adopt a child, you also adopt their culture—and that culture should be honored, welcomed, and woven into the very DNA of your family. Helping families discern which culture they feel called to embrace is at the core of her work, because she knows adoption is more than a placement—it’s a holy weaving together of lives and legacies.
