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  • 50 Years
  • Be A Big: Volunteer
    • Welcome
    • Application
    • Programs
      • Scholarship Program
      • Big Futures Program
      • Military Mentoring
    • Enrichment Services
    • Meet Our Matches
    • Requirements
    • FAQs
    • Resources
  • Get A Big: Enroll
    • Welcome
    • Application
    • Programs
      • Scholarship Program
      • Big Futures Program
      • Military Mentoring
    • Enrichment Services
    • Meet Our Matches
    • FAQs
    • Resources for Families
  • About
    • Impacts
    • Leadership
    • Our Team
    • Facilities
    • Agency History
    • Careers
  • Events
    • BBBS Events
    • Bowl For Kids
    • Ice Ball
    • SantaCon
    • Scholarship Ceremony
    • Community Events For Matches
  • Donate
    • Give Now
    • Monthly Giving
    • Fund A Friendship
    • Giving Society
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Corporate Partners
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    • Create Your Own Fundraiser
    • SantaCon
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    • Bowl for Kids
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  • “My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”

    Little Brother

  • “My Big makes me feel important.”

    Little Brother

  • “I love reading with my Big Sister.”

    Little Sister

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

    Little Sister

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

    Little Sister

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

    Little Sister

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

    Natasha, Mom of a Little

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

    Family

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

    Little 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

  • “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

  • “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

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

    Little Sister

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

    Family

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

    Little Brother

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

    Family

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

    Little Sister

  • “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

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

    Ben, Big Brother

  • “Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”

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

    Little Brother

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

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

    Family

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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
Assoc. 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

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

Match Development & Support

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

Training

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

Apply

Complete the Volunteer Application (following Step 1), which includes references and a thorough background check.

Apply

Complete the online enrollment application.

 

Big Impact Group

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.

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

Learn More

Complete an Interest Form online & sign up to attend an Info. Session.

Meet Your Little

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

Interview

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

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.

 

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