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
Paula Sardinas
President & CEO
Paula.Sardinas@bbbsps.org
206.456.9795
Diana Comfort
Executive Director – Tacoma/Pierce County
Diana.Comfort@bbbsps.org
253.267.5961
Carmen Mitchell
Director, Distribution Center
Carmen.Mitchell@bbbsps.org
206.248.5982
Chief Development Officer
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Jolynn Kenney
VP, Innovation & Program Transformation
Jolynn.Kenney@bbbsps.org
206.456.9807
Kela Hall
VP, MarCom & Brand Strategy (Consultant)
Kela.Hall@bbbsps.org
Marsh Kellegrew
Interim-CFAO
Marsh.Kellegrew@bbbsps.org
206.456.9814
Tanisha Davis-Doss
VP, Programs & Compliance
Tanisha.Davisdoss@bbbsps.org
206.456.9798
Will Hausa
VP, Community Engagement
Will.Hausa@bbbsps.org
321.331.2013
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chelsey Owen – Chair
10th Muse Group
Maurice James – Vice Chair
T-Mobile
Brian Hayden – Secretary
Flinn Ferguson Corporate Real Estate
The Narrows Law Group (Tacoma)
Timothy Barber
Expeditors International
Kris Beason
Hitt Contracting, Inc.
Rob Bennett
Microsoft
Jenifer (Carter) Bitzer
Community Volunteer – Market Strategist
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
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
MassMutual Northwest
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.
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.