The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast
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 Gulf Coast is for all youth to achieve their full potential. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in Galveston County and eastern Brazoria County, we are accountable for each child in our program achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. Collectively, we are contributing to better schools, brighter futures and stronger communities for all.
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Jessica Yellen, Executive Director/CEO
Helga Patterson, Senior Director of Programs
Monica McCollum, Site-Based Program and Recruitment Manager
Cora Moore, Community Outreach Coordinator
America Blackmon, Match Support Specialist
Executive Committee Members
Cynthia Smith, President
Marie Robb, Vice-President
Steven Conner, Treasurer
Mary Dickson, Past President
Maurice Harrell, Board Secretary
Board Members
Shanice Blair
Laurie Boeh
Rejone Edwards
Pamela Gabriel
Bubba Gates
Steve Mataro
Marilyn McFatridge
Karen Owen
Janice Pierson
Bob Senter
Board Advisory Committee Members
D’Lorah Berry
Gloria Diaz
Harriet Dues
H. Ross Grief
J. Scott Kusnerik
Colleen Laine
Douglas Rogers
Jim Schweitzer
Marc Shabot
Brenda Weber