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Monthly Archive for: "February, 2019"
 Reva and Joe: A Love Match

Reva and Joe: A Love Match

February 25, 2019

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, our work is all about relationships... but some of the relationships we’ve inspired might surprise you!

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     Spotlight on Diana Doria

    Spotlight on Diana Doria

    February 25, 2019

    Diana Doria has evolved naturally into her role as Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Customer Relations Specialist. Committed early on to working in a field that would allow her to help people, Diana [...]

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       Amplify Austin Starts Next Week!

      Amplify Austin Starts Next Week!

      February 20, 2019

      Help us create more mentoring relationships like the one between Sheri and Kalaina. Read their story here.

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         Our 2019 Bigs of the Year

        Our 2019 Bigs of the Year

        February 8, 2019

        At the beginning of the year, we recognize two special individuals as Central Texas' Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year. For 2019 the honors go to...

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           Amplify Austin Is Coming Soon!

          Amplify Austin Is Coming Soon!

          February 6, 2019

          Help us create more mentoring relationships like the one between Olivia and Tanya. Read their story here.

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            • “My relationship with my Big Brother is very important to me.”

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            • “Becoming a Big is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. My Little is constantly surprising me with her eagerness to try new things. Having the opportunity to mentor and see her grow has been not only rewarding, but also lots of fun!”

              Reyna, Big Sister

            • “Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”

              Ben, Big Brother

            • “I can tell my Big Sister anything and she listens without judging me.”

              Little Sister

            • “As a Big, I get to spend time with my Little doing things I loved doing as a kid – exploring, going out to eat, cooking, visiting book stores, and being there as another ear and voice as she tries to navigate her world.”

              Audra, Big Sister

            • “I love reading with my Big Sister.”

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            • “Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”

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            • “My Big makes me feel important.”

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            • “It’s a privilege to be able to help kids recognize the potential within themselves and illuminate the opportunities they have in their lives.”

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            • “Whenever something is bothering me, I can talk with my Big about it.”

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            • “If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”

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            • “My Big Sister is always there for me when I need her.”

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            • “With my Big Sister’s help I am doing better in school.”

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            • “My Big Brother has taken me to visit several colleges and I’m excited to start applying.”

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            • “My husband is gone a lot on military assignments, and I wanted our daughters to have another responsible adult in their lives that they could have fun with and talk to if they didn’t feel comfortable talking to me.”

              Family

            • “Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”

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            • “Having a Big in our lives has helped my whole family.”

              Natasha, Mom of a Little

            • “My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”

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            • “My Big Brother has helped me discover new things.”

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            • “My son’s relationship with his Big Brother has had a big impact.”

              Family

            • “My son is consciously making the right choices now to set himself up for whatever he decides to do.”

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            • “My son has a stronger focus on his future as a result of his match.”

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            The Big Impact Group is a diverse collective of dedicated men and women who volunteer their time, talents and energy to support BBBS of Central Texas’ mission, further its programs, and establish themselves as future leaders for BBBS by engaging constituents, recruiting volunteers. and raising funds.

            Learn more about the Big Impact Group here.

            Jenny Alperin, Connect 4 A Cause – Chair
            RosePOP Parties
            Owner & Event Planner

            Jeff Burton, SantaCon – Chair
            Burton Strategy Group
            President

            Ashley Cureton
            Texas Assoc. of Counties
            Wellness Consultant

            Alejandro Espinoza
            JB Goodwin Realtors
            Real Estate Agent/Broker

            Nicholas Johnson
            OpenJAUS, LLC
            Chief Technology Officer

            Brandon Jones
            The University of Texas at Austin
            Assoc. Director for Student Learning & Development

            Sarah Lozano
            The University of Texas at Austin
            Graduate Student – Plant Biology

            Nell McKnight
            Driftwood Recovery
            Case Manager

            Niyoshi Mehta
            Miracle Foundation
            Director of Global Programs

            Rena Muñoz
            Hawk Contracting Services, LLC
            Owner

            Ali Nichols
            Bound
            Customer Success Manager

            Kellyn Platek
            KIPP Texas Public Schools
            Manager, Teacher Career Pathways

            Shawna Reding
            KVUE Media
            Director of Digital Content

            Lauren Roche, Vice President
            Google Cloud
            Professional Services

            Stefan Sinclair
            Certain Affinity
            Software Development Engineer

            Jenna Sliter
            Yeti
            Creative Operations & Resource Manager

            Karen Vilches, Treasurer
            Agora Systems Inc.
            Executive Assistant

            Jared Wynne, President
            WIN
            Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief

            Yagiz Yildiz
            Dell
            Principal Electrical Engineer

            Foundation Board

            The Foundation Board’s purpose is to oversee all aspects of BBBS’s Scholarship Program, including managing the endowment and distributing scholarship funds to institutions.

            Carlos Barbosa
            Wells Fargo
            SVP/Loan Supervisor-Middle Market Commercial Banking

            Loraine Brown, Foundation Board Chair
            Vino Veritas Ventures
            Founder & Owner

            Kori Hattemer
            Foundation Communities
            Director of Prosper Programs

            Shellie Hayes-McMahon
            Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
            Deputy Exec. Director of Operations & Development

            Brandon Jones, PhD
            The University of Texas at Austin
            Director for Student Learning & Development

            Pamela Hurley
            Philanthropist

            Guillermo Martinez III, PhD
            Austin Community College
            Interim Vice President, Student Affairs

            Executive Board of Directors

            The Executive Board is a group of community-focused leaders invested in improving the lives of Austin youth. Their main responsibilities involve raising funds to support our agency, reviewing and approving agency policies, and generating awareness of, and support for, BBBS.

            Evan Spaulding, Board Chair
            Lithified Technologies Texas, LLC
            Chief Financial Officer

            Becky Bonham
            Hargill Growers Gin & Grain
            Real Estate Developer

            Lara Burns Boyda
            Urbanspace
            Chief Operating Officer

            David Cardona
            Strangeworks, Inc.
            COO and General Counsel

            Jayna Duke
            O’Connell Robertson
            Principal: Interior Design Practice Leader

            Denver Dunlap
            Denver Dunlap Real Estate
            Owner/Broker

            Art Guerra
            Guerra Underground
            Owner

            Scott Haigler, Treasurer
            RSM US LLP
            Office Managing Partner

            Shellie Hayes-McMahon
            Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
            Deputy Exec. Director of Operations & Development

            Pamela Hurley
            Philanthropist

            Nicholas Johnson, PhD
            OpenJAUS
            Chief Technical Officer

            April Justice, Past Chair
            Charles Schwab
            Vice President

            Lonnie Limon
            Dieste, Inc.
            Managing Director

            Lynette Perkins
            Bohemian Innovation, LLC
            Chief Executive Officer

            Pippa Song
            ForestCircle Partners
            Managing Partner

            Albert Swantner, Chair Elect
            Betterleave
            VP of Engineering

            Jason Vitanza
            Shadow IT Services
            Chief Technology Officer

            Advisory Council

            Composed of high-visibility individuals and organizations, the Advisory Council provides BBBS with a lasting influence and cross-community reach. Convening at least twice per year, the group provides input on strategic issues as needed, influences others to support our mission and contribute resources, and recruits new members for our Executive Board.

            Blake Absher
            Broadway Bank
            Executive Vice President – Austin Market President

            Darrell Bazzell
            The University of Texas at Austin
            Senior Vice President and CFO

            Kyndel Bennett
            Cayetano Development, LLC
            Chief Executive Officer

            Clayton Christopher
            Entrepreneur

            Hector De Leon
            De Leon Washburn & Ward, P.C.
            Founder

            Chris Ellis
            Endeavor Real Estate Group, Ltd.
            Managing Principal

            Gary Farmer
            Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
            President

            Elizabeth T. Gershoff, PhD
            The University of Texas at Austin
            Amy Johnson McLaughlin Centennial Professor

            Kristie Gonzales
            KVUE
            President & General Manager

            Kerry Hall
            Texas Capital Bank
            Advisory Board Member

            Amy Jones
            O’Connell Robertson
            President

            Nyle Maxwell
            The Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships
            Dealer Principal

            Dick Rathgeber
            Rathgeber Investments
            President

            Lawrence Speck
            Page Southerland Page, Inc.
            Senior Principal

            Carl Stuart
            Registered Investment Advisor

            Tom Taylor
            Taylor Investments
            Principal

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            Talk With Us

            Learn more about the commitment and if it’s right for your child. You can reach us at 512-442-4646 or via email: info@bigmentoring.org.

            Meet With Us

            We will visit with you in your home or in our office. Help us get to know your child so we can find the best match for him or her.

            Get Ready/Wait for a Match

            We’ll search carefully for a Big for your child. Try to be patient. It takes time to find a great match.

            Get Matched

            Learn about a potential Big and move forward if you approve the match.

            Meet Your Child's Big

            We will introduce you and your child to your new Big. They will start spending time together and getting to know each other.