ABOUT US
We believe that all youth should have the opportunity to reach their potential and achieve success in life.
Rooted in the Puget Sound region for more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound is the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network.
We create meaningful 1-1 relationships between adult volunteer mentors and kids ages 6 through 18. We serve youth in King and Pierce counties through mentoring programs in communities, schools, and workplaces.
Our Mission: To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
OUR IMPACT
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Graduate from High School
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Increased Expectations for Their Future Beyond High School
OUR LITTLES
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of our youth have been homeless in the last 5 years
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of parent/guardians did not graduate high school or obtain a GED
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of our Littles have a loved one involved with the criminal justice system
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of Littles come from single-parent households
Children from single-parent households make up…
Teen girls from single parent households are 30% more likely to become pregnant
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Louis Garcia
President and Chief Executive Officer
206.456.9795
[ open position ]
Chief Development Officer
206.456.9789
Jean Ingebritsen
Chief Financial Officer
206.456.9814
Jolynn Kenney
Vice President of Programs
206.456.9807
Kari Hammett-Caster
Director of Individual Philanthropy
206.456.9792
Diana Comfort
Managing Director – Tacoma/Pierce County
253-267-5961
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Curtis Kopf – Chair
Premera Blue Cross
Chelsey Owen – Vice Chair
10th Muse Group
Terry Cook – Secretary
UBS Private Wealth Management
Cory Stewart – Treasurer
Washington Federal
RedCloud Consulting
Timothy Barber
Expeditors International
Kris Beason
Hitt Contracting, Inc.
Jenifer (Carter) Bitzer
USI Kibble & Prentice
Ryan Biancofiori
Herd Freed Hartz
Dan Brenner
Amazon
Jeff Davis
Davis Property & Investment
Rich DePencier
Marketing Consultant
Nicole Engle
Saltchuk Resources, Inc.
Alan Fisco
The Seattle Times
Ian Flatt
Mercer Consulting
Melvin Flowers
Microsoft
Peter Fonfara
Seattle Seahawks
Brett Hartzell
CBRE
Brian Hayden
Flinn Ferguson Corporate Real Estate
T-Mobile
Engel Lee
City of Seattle
Justin Leggett
Nordstrom
Mike Maroni
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Jason Mesnick
Compass
Julie Newell
Community Volunteer – Attorney
Pat Ogawa
Deloitte Digital
Bryce Phillips
evo
Dan Rosales
Northwestern Mutual
Peter Saladino
Charter Construction
Lavanya Sareen
Alaska Airlines
Brandon Schaefer
KPMG
Ray Szylko
Omnidian
Alisha White
Boeing
Joni Wickline
The Ken Blanchard Companies
CAREERS
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.
Job applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@bbbsps.org.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
Program Coordinator I — click here for job description
Posted Aug. 6, 2018
Program Coordinator: Beyond School Walls — click here for job description
Posted Aug. 6, 2018
FINANCIALS
Our goal is to be efficient while providing high-quality mentoring to children facing adversity in our community. We recognize the importance of transparency and accountability for all our donors.
Our most recent Annual Report, financial audit and IRS documents are available for your review below, and we welcome any questions you may have.
The federal tax ID number for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound is 91-0673185.