About us
Changing lives, one match at a time.
The Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
The Vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is that all youth achieve their full potential.
Our vision and mission can only be accomplished with the help of our Bigs (mentors), community sponsors and generous corporate, and individual donors.
A MILLION LITTLE MOMENTS.
The power of mentorship lies in the moments that spark curiosity, aspiration, and inspire potential.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN HITS A HOME RUN WITH BIG DRAFT WATCH PARTY AT COMERICA PARK!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan (BBBSSEM) recently hosted a thrilling event that combined the excitement of the 2024 NFL Draft with the opportunity to impact the lives of local youth positively.
BBBSSEM HELPS THE FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER CLEAN UP!
Twelve BBBSSEM’s Bigs, Littles and staff worked with the Friends of the Detroit River to clean up over 350 pounds of trash at the Dingell Park in Ecorse on April 27!
Bigs and Brews: A Night of Fun, Food, and Making a Difference with BBBSSEM!
We recently hosted a fantastic “Bigs and Brews” event at the charming Cadieux Cafe, and it was a night to remember!
BIGGER
TOGETHER
Our name may be different, but our VISION to help all youth achieve their full potential and our MISSION to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth remain the same.
Our Staff
Amanda Bitsoli
Intern and Enhancements Manager
Amanda Engwis
CB Matching and MS Coordinator
Amy Dewys
Director of Development
Anne Marie Veneroni
Events and Corporate Relations
Manager
Carmen Galloway
Matching and MS Specialist
Chelsea Smith
Matching and MS Specialist
CJ Yancy
Volunteer Enrollment Specialist
Crystal Johnson
Matching and MS Specialist
Danielle Christian
Administrative Specialist
Dawnesia Johnson-Garland
Director of Program
Denae Pinon
Matching and MS Specialist
DK Williams
Director of Operations
Holly Schoenfield
Marketing and Communications
Manager
Jasmine Edwards
Volunteer Enrollment Coordinator
Jennifer Spitler
President and CEO
Joseph Yelick
Community Engagement Manager
Kandace Williams
Matching and MS Manager
Karelyn Dippel
Family Enrollment Specialist
Kari Edgerton
Development Specialist
Keyera North
Family Engagement Coordinator
Krystal Copeland
CB Matching and MS Coordinator
Linda Goble
Matching and MS Specialist
Mariel Hohenthaner
Family Enrollment Coordinator
Rachel Sulkowski
SB Matching and MS Coordinator
Sam Tully-Sykes
Matching and MS Manager
Samuel Francey
Enhancements Coordinator
2023 – 2024 Board of Directors
Jehan Crump-Gibson
CE Chair
Great Lakes Legal Group
Keith Mobley
Secretary
Auto Club Group AAA | Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Amit Singhi
Humanetics Group
Chao Sun
CapStone Holdings
Dale Kirk
Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
Derek Shinska
Hylant
Dr. Marlene L. Garland-Hill, Ph, ACHE, CNE
Marlene L. Garland-Hill Agency, Inc
Evette Griffie
DTE
Ian Conyers
Amazon
Jack Carver
Bodman
Jocelyn Allen
The Lewis Allen Group
Joe Wichowski
Traction Consulting Group
Joel Gurman
Kendall Cislo
Physicians Organization of MI ACO
LaTonya Woods
UM
Lisa Hardy
BCBS
Mark Redman
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Maurice Washington
UM Athletic Career Center
Megan Rodgers
Karen Andrews Group
Renee Hawkins
Ford Motor Credit
Rick Hampson
Old National Bank
Rob Milligan
Adient
Steve Sheckell
Ernst & Young LLP
Terry McElroy
Retired
Tony Tocco
DT Midstream