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

  • LANCE JOHNSON

    CEO & Former Big Brother

  • QUANESHIA GOODLEY

    Program Director

  • KENIA ESPINAL

    Enrollment Team Lead

  • MIRIAM GONZALEZ

    Match Support Team Lead & Current Big Sister

  • MADELINE DORAN

    Community Engagement Manager & Current Big Sister

  • MICHAEL PARTAIN

    Workplace Mentoring Manager

  • CAMRYN HARRIS

    Match Support Specialist

  • JOSEPH BURNS

    Match Support Specialist & Former Little Brother

  • HEATHER PATITUCCI

    Development Coordinator & Current Big Couple

  • KRISTINA RAMSEY

    Enrollment Specialist

  • TERRI OSBORNE

    Accountant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • 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

  • ALEX STONER

    Kimberly-Clark

  • KRISTINE JOJI

    Insite AI

  • NICOLE CHAPMAN

    Walmart

  • JACKIE BARBITTA-SHEPHERD

    General Mills

  • KIERAN SHANAHAN

    Walmart

  • MATTHEW KOLL

    Arvest Trust & Wealth Management

  • 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