ABOUT US
It is our vision that all youth achieve their full potential.
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 create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
OUR IMPACT
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Seniors graduated from High School in 2018
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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
Lisa Chin
Interim CEO
lisa.chin@bbbsps.org
206.456.9795
Kari Dasher
Interim Chief Development Officer
kari.dasher@bbbsps.org
206.456.9789
Jolynn Kenney
Vice President of Programs
jolynn.kenney@bbbsps.org
206.456.9807
Diana Comfort
Executive Director – Tacoma/Pierce County
diana.comfort@bbbsps.org
253.267.5961
Jean Ingebritsen
Chief Financial Officer
jean.ingebritsen@bbbsps.org
206.456.9814
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chelsey Owen – Chair
10th Muse Group
Maurice James – Vice Chair
T-Mobile
Brian Hayden – Secretary
Flinn Ferguson Corporate Real Estate
Cory Stewart – Treasurer
WaFd
Brett Alston
RedCloud Consulting
Jennifer Durcan Andrews
Andrews & Arbenz, PLLC (Tacoma)
Timothy Barber
Expeditors International
Kris Beason
Hitt Contracting, Inc.
Rob Bennett
Microsoft
Jenifer (Carter) Bitzer
(Formerly USI Kibble & Prentice)
Dan Brenner
Bain & Company
Kevin Conklin
Columbia Bank (Tacoma)
Terry Cook
Parcion Wealth Management
Jeff Davis
Davis Property & Investment
Rich DePencier
Chief Outsiders
Ian Flatt
Mercer
Melvin Flowers
Microsoft
Peter Fonfara
Seattle Seahawks
Pete Gossin
Apple Inc.
Brett Hartzell
CBRE
Engel Lee
City of Seattle
Justin Leggett
Nordstrom
Mike Maroni
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Jason Mesnick
Compass Real Estate
Julie Newell
Community Volunteer – Attorney
Pat Ogawa
Deloitte Digital
Bryce Phillips
evo
Dan Rosales
Northwestern Mutual
Peter Saladino
Charter Construction
Ray Szylko
Omnidian
Dara t’Sas
BCRA
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 with the position title in the subject line.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
Seattle Office:
- Program Coordinator – Enrollment – See Job Description
Posted February 7, 2020 - Development Manager – Donor Campaigns and Stewardship – See Job Description
Posted January 23, 2020 - Staff Accountant – See Job Description
Posted December 30, 2019 - President & CEO — See Job Description
Posted December 9, 2019 - Program Coordinator – Match Support — See Job Description
Posted October 4, 2019
Donation Center – Tukwila:
- Temporary Donation Center Driver – See Job Description
Posted January 10, 2020 - Donation Center Coordinator – Partnerships/Operations — See Job Description
Posted October 9, 2019
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.