WHO WE ARE
Since 1995, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas has operated under the belief that inherent in each of us is incredible potential and that good mentorship is the key to unlocking that potential. We make life-giving, meaningful matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”). Our work would not be possible without the generous support of our community and corporate partners.
MISSION
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
VISION
All youth achieve their full potential
STAFF
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LANCE JOHNSON
CEO & Former Big Brother
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QUANESHIA GOODLEY
Program Director
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KENIA ESPINAL
Enrollment Team Lead
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MIRIAM GONZALEZ
Match Support Team Lead & Current Big Sister
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MADELINE DORAN
Community Engagement Manager & Current Big Sister
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MICHAEL PARTAIN
Workplace Mentoring Manager
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CAMRYN HARRIS
Match Support Specialist
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JOSEPH BURNS
Match Support Specialist & Former Little Brother
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HEATHER PATITUCCI
Development Coordinator & Current Big Couple
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KRISTINA RAMSEY
Enrollment Specialist
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TERRI OSBORNE
Accountant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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JOSEPH OBIRI
Board President
Current Big Brother
Nestle -
TOM MCDONALD
Vice President
Bayer -
JOHNMARK COY
Treasurer
EY -
JEFF SMITH
Past President
Former Big Brother
Procter & Gamble -
KERRY ROBINSON
Walmart
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ALEX STONER
Kimberly-Clark
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KRISTINE JOJI
Insite AI
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NICOLE CHAPMAN
Walmart
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JACKIE BARBITTA-SHEPHERD
General Mills
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KIERAN SHANAHAN
Walmart
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MATTHEW KOLL
Arvest Trust & Wealth Management
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BAVAN SARVENDRAM
Current Big Brother
PepsiCo
JOBS WITH PURPOSE
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for talented, dedicated people who believe in the power of role models to change the life of a child for the better, forever.
We are committed to a diverse workforce with representation from every walk of life. We recognize how our organization is greatly enhanced when we unite people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
ACCOUNTABILITY
By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:
Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
Avoidance of risky behaviors
Educational success