CHANGING PERSPECTIVES. CHANGING LIVES.

For over 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the inherent belief that every young person has the potential to succeed and thrive in life.

As the nation’s largest mentoring network in the nation, supported by both donors and volunteers, we facilitate impactful, monitored matches between adult volunteers, or Bigs, and the youth, Littles, in communities across the country. We foster positive relationships that directly and profoundly impact young individuals, allowing them to recognize their full potential and build their futures.

Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

MEET OUR TEAM

DEREK BEAUVAIS

Chief Executive Officer

775.473.4599

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ASHLEY MUCKWAY

Marketing Director

970.817.7966

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CARRIE ACOSTA

Match Support Specialist

775.980.0266

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CRAIG WOOD

Donation Center Driver

775.352.3202

ELVIRA RIOS

Enrollment Specialist

775.360.7603

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ERIKA HOPSON-LEWIS

Program Director

775.473.4589

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JOHN MENDICINO

Mentor Coordinator for Special Programs

775.473.4560

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JORDAN STITELER

Event Director

775.352.3202

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KENDALL BROWN-ZADEH

Enrollment Specialist

775.352.3202

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MA’KAYLA PORTER

Volunteer and Community Outreach Specialist

775.205.0449

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MANDY SCHUVEILLER

Bilingual Match Support Specialist

775.473.4593

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NICHOLE SCHEMBRE

Development Director

714.403.9057

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SAMANTHA PEREZ

Office Administrator

775.352.3202

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