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BBBS Annual Gala

September 8, 2025

BBBS Annual Gala: A Celebration of Community, Connection, and Mentorship This year’s Ice Ball was nothing short of spectacular. On August 23, our community came together at the JW Marriott […]

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Enchiladas, Impact, and a Gift: Chuy’s South Austin Opens with Heart

June 9, 2025

Enchiladas, Impact, and a Gift: Chuy’s South Austin Opens with Heart When a new restaurant opens with enchiladas, creamy jalapeño dip, and a $3,775 donation to youth mentorship—you know it’s […]

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Gratitude in Action: Celebrating Our Mentors & Community Partners

February 7, 2025

Celebrating Gratitude in Action: Celebrating Our Volunteers & Community Partners In the month of January, organizations and individuals celebrate National Mentoring Month. While mentoring is [...]

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Big Creating Bigger Futures: Dajuan & Joel

December 10, 2024

Creating Bigger Futures: Dajuan and Joel Dajuan dreams of being a pro football player and an entrepreneur. He wants to attend The University of Texas and then play football in […]

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Developing Kind Leaders

July 26, 2024

Developing Kind Leaders We are excited to announce a new partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and The Kindness Campaign®, specifically within TKC’s Kind Leadership [...]

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Ice Ball: Making a Difference for 20 Years

July 11, 2024

Ice Ball: Making a Difference for 20 Years She was just trying to help. Little did Big Sister Amy Clary realize that she and her friend Paul were starting an […]

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Greg & Lawrence: Little Moments. Big Impact.

December 11, 2023

Greg & Lawrence: Little Moments. Big Impact. Bigs often discover that simple experiences provide Littles with the biggest life lessons… even if no one realizes it at the time. This […]

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Participants and Supporters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Sister
“My Big makes me feel important.”

Little Brother
“I love reading with my Big Sister.”

Little Sister
“Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”

Ben, Big Brother
“Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”

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

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

Jeremy, Big Brother
“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
“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
“As a Big, I’m able to pay it forward by providing my Little with some of the opportunities that I’ve been lucky to have in my life – companionship, encouragement, confidence and trust. “

Jeremy, Big Brother
“As a Big, I can commit to a consistent volunteer opportunity where I feel like I’m giving back to my community, and I’m rewarded with a meaningful relationship with an awesome Little who has so much to offer as well.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family
“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
Sponsors
Sponsors
Sponsors
Sponsors
Sponsors
“Ben’s mentorship changed my life! As a long-time supporter of your organization, it’s always inspiring to see the amazing work you’re doing to support the youth in our community. Your commitment to empowering the next generation is truly admirable, and I am proud to be a part of this mission. Keep up the great work, and continue making a positive impact!”

Little Brother
“I’m really proud of the empathetic and thriving adult my Little has become. We’re so thankful that BBBS connected and supported us throughout the years.”

Big Brother Tom

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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.

Justin Anderson
Under Armour
Head of Global Brand Operations

Lara Burns Boyda
Urbanspace
Chief Operating Officer

Zachary A. Carroll, Secretary/Treasurer
RSM US LLP
Austin Audit Leader, Partner

Brandon Christensen
SHI International Corp
Enterprise Sales Account Manager

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

Denver Dunlap
Denver Dunlap Real Estate
Owner/Broker

Garrett Forthuber
Cayetano
Development Director

Michael Griffin
Retired, NFL

Art Guerra
Guerra Underground
Owner

Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Chair
Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
Executive Director of Operations & Development

Pamela Hurley
Co-Founder SRF ATX

Nicholas Johnson, PhD
McKinley Technologies
Founder & Principal

Jason Jowers
Tokyo Electron
VP Support Services

Lonnie Limon
Publicis Media
Executive Vice President

Angela Roberts
Loan Science
VP, Chief Financial Officer

Albert Swantner, Past Chair
SaveDay
Chief Technology Officer

Karen Vilches
Philanthropist

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

Kyndel Bennett
Cayetano Development, LLC
Chief Executive Officer

Ben Bufkin
Endeavor Real Estate Group
Principal

Clayton Christopher
Entrepreneur

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

Greg Dettman
Southwest Courts & Floors Inc. – Sport Court Southwest
Owner

Chris Ellis
Endeavor Real Estate Group, Ltd.
Managing Principal

Gary Farmer
Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
President

Kerry Hall
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
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

ATTEND AN ORIENTATION

At our virtual/online Orientation Session you will learn more about the commitment and if it’s right for you and your child. After Orientation, if you feel our program is a good fit, begin the application process

INQUIRE

Begin the process by inquiring and signing up for an Orientation. If you have any questions before inquiring, call us at 512-442-4646 or email info@bigmentoring.org.

Meet With Us

We will conduct an online/virtual interview with you to get to know your child so we can find the best match for him or her.

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

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

Meet Your Little

We’ll set up a Match Introduction meeting to get your match started!

Training

Join other prospective mentors to learn the essentials for being a great volunteer Big!

Apply

Complete our Volunteer Application, which includes references and a thorough background check.

Talk With Us

Learn more about the commitment and if it’s right for you. Call us at 512-442-4646 or email volunteer@bigmentoring.org.

Big Impact Group

The Big Impact Group (B.I.G.) is a diverse collective of dedicated Bigs and community members who volunteer their time, talents, and energy to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ mission, further its programs, and establish themselves as future leaders for BBBS CTX and in our community. Together, members volunteer, fundraise, and participate in events that support BBBS CTX’s 700+ matches.

B.I.G. members enjoy many activities and benefits including:

Networking at quarterly happy hours and events with Big Impact Group members
Joining volunteer opportunities like the Ice Ball, Bowl for Kids, and Amplify Austin
Serving on the Big Impact Group Leadership Team to help direct the BIG strategy
Supporting efforts that raise awareness and recruit new Bigs, including volunteer info sessions
Providing opportunities for Bigs to engage with each other and the agency to strengthen matches and build community among our network of volunteers
Receiving exclusively priced tickets to BBBS CTX signature events

Learn more about the Big Impact Group here.

Match Development & Support

We will be there to provide ongoing support for your match!

Interview

We’ll set up a time to get to know you so we can find the best match for you!

Wait/Get Ready 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. Once a potential Big is found, you’ll learn about them and move forward if you approve the match.

Preparing Parents

Our top priority is the safety and well-being of your child. During our parent training, we will teach you how to keep your child safe within or outside of our program.

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.