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OF LITTLES IMPROVED GRADES
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LITTLES GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL THIS YEAR
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LITTLES REPORT HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM
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LITTLES BELIEVE THEIR BIG HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT
WHO WE ARE
STANDING TOGETHER TO DEFEND POTENTIAL
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City works to clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by Matching them with a caring, adult mentor in a one-to-one friendship. “Bigs” help “Littles” ignite, empower and defend their potential by standing with them. Last year, 100% of the Senior Littles graduated high school, 84% reported improved self-esteem, and 71% reported improved grades since being Matched.
OUR LEADERSHIP
View our Board Handbook here.
Board of Directors
Our talented and dedicated Board of Directors leads the BBBSKC agency in making important decisions and guiding the organization to success.
Big Impact Group
The Big Impact Group is a group of dedicated young professionals who volunteer their time, talents and energy to support fundraising and recruitment initiatives.
Thrift Operations Board
This board focuses on BBBSKC’s partnership with Savers Thrift Stores and the clothing donation business. They make decisions that lead a productive and profitable model that provides funding to the BBBSKC program.
JEDI Board
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Board (JEDI) Board is a group of community leaders that champion Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for the agency by focusing on recruiting volunteers to become Bigs. The goal of the JEDI Advisory Board is to recruit diverse Bigs through community outreach, networking at various events, fostering meaningful relationships with community leaders, and helping to provide inclusive programming. There is an increase of Littles who identify with the LGBT community and roughly 80% of Littles in the program are children of color; therefore, the need for a more diverse volunteer pool continues to be a top priority for BBBSKC and the board. The JEDI Advisory Board uses their connections, passion, and knowledge to provide resources to BBBSKC, brainstorm new ideas, assist in planning events and campaigns designed around diverse recruitment, and increase our inclusive community presence.
Ambassadors Board
Through their ongoing contribution of skills, time, connections and financial resources, members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City Ambassadors serve as volunteer leaders who foster the agency’s growth and good work following their formal responsibilities as part of the Board of Directors.
ABOUT OUR CEO
Micheal Lawrence, CEO of BBBSKC, has dedicated his life to creating life-changing friendships for children. He started with the agency over 30 years ago as a Case Manager and has held nearly every position on staff. For the past several years, as CEO, he has transformed the agency into one of the top in the country. Under Micheal’s leadership, BBBSKC has:
- Been named Agency of the Year (out of 350 affiliates) four out of the last six years
- Grown Active Matches by 79%
- Moved to a new headquarters in the Crossroads
- Increased revenue by 245%
- Received awards for Best Places to Work, Top KC Non-Profit and much more
OUR TEAM
Anna Munguia
Director Of Community Outreach (Bilingüe)
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW: Full House
Brittany Davis
Director Of Special Events
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW: Clarissa Explains It All
Craig Mattke
Thrift Operations Director
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD ACTIVITY: Football in the backyard
Dalton Mitchell
Senior Match Support Specialist
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD BOOK: Harry Potter Series
Denise Hill
Director of Match Support & Quality Assurance
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD SHOW: Finders Keepers
Hannah Neel
Event Systems Manager
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MOVIE: Anything related to Mary-Kate & Ashley
Hazel Snyder
Match Support Specialist (Bilingüe)
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW: Belle & Sébastien
JON BARTEK
Business Development Director for Thrift Operations
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD BOOK: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
M’racle Bryant Morgan
Voice of Potential, 2020-2022
Madeline Simonds
Director of Creative and Content
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MOVIES: Mary Kate and Ashley
Morgan Ehrenfeld
Match Support Specialist
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW: Wizards of Waverly Place
Riley Jimenez
Special Events Manager
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD FOOD: Anything with Hidden Valley Ranch
Rose Wayne
Enrollment and Matching Specialist
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW: The Powerpuff Girls
Shane Gifford
Voice of Potential, 2022-2024
Whitney (Dunn) Elyachar
Chief People & Financial Officer
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD ACTIVITY: Tennis
BBBS CAREERS
JOBS WITH A PURPOSE
One of the most rewarding ways to get involved is to work with us. A career with BBBS is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference. Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children and enabling them to see the world around them in a more positive light. With that newfound point of view, they can see their potential more clearly and dream bigger about their future. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on America’s youth, schools, and communities. We need talented and passionate people who are committed to a diverse workforce with representation from every walk of life. Our organization is enhanced when we unite people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City offers a flexible work environment that is upbeat and fun. BBBSKC was named by NP Times as one of the best nonprofits to work.
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