Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) is a youth empowerment organization whose mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO DREAM BIG

Los Angeles is home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and along with being one of the largest affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, BBBSLA is also one of the largest youth mentoring organizations in Southern California. Every year, we impact nearly 1,500 children throughout Los Angeles County—many of whom are referred to as being “at-risk” or “high-risk” youths. With the help of our amazing staff, army of selfless volunteers and generous donors, we continue to empower lives and provide our Littles with the opportunities and skill sets they need and deserve in order to achieve, succeed, and awaken their full potential.




President & Chief Executive Officer
213.213.2441
Lauren joins Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles with almost a decade of experience in nonprofit management roles. Most recently, she was the Senior Director at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s California Southland Chapter, where she executed several campaigns and events, all which exceeded revenue goals by over 25%. Her work earned her the National President’s Club Award in both 2016 and 2017 for achieving top fundraising and volunteer development success. As a member of the senior leadership team, Lauren was responsible for providing strategic direction for her chapter’s growth and development, and as a member of multiple enterprise task forces, she was instrumental in creating new initiatives and implementing national campaign standards. She is excited to bring her passion for fundraising, communication strategy and staff & volunteer development to BBBSLA. Lauren is a graduate of Wake Forest University in North Carolina where she studied Communication.

Senior Director of Development
213.213.2476
Nicole Ring joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles in 2018 as the Director of Special Events. Nicole comes to BBBSLA with 20 years of experience producing corporate events and working for great nonprofit organizations. Having produced a variety of incredible events in the for-profit sector, she found herself the most fulfilled when producing a fundraising event to raise money for important charities like BBBSLA. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Development, Nicole is excited to work with the wonderful donors, corporations, and volunteers to engage them in supporting the power of mentorship. Nicole is grateful to be a part of the BBBSLA team and is inspired daily by the amazing kids and dedicated mentors who are a part of the program.
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey

Senior Director of Programs
213.261.1874
Lizzette joins Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles with over 20 years’ experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors. She has developed, implemented and managed education and community programs focused on promoting health, college and career preparation, and environmental stewardship. She has developed strong partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Her career has focused on providing resources to underserved communities, especially in the Los Angeles area. Lizzette is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Education and a Master of Education degree in Student Affairs.
Programs
Community-Based
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Maria Conrique- Match Support Specialist
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Specialty Programs
Development
OPERATIONS
THE BOARD
The Board steers the strategic direction and vision of the agency as well as ensures fiduciary responsibility.
Megan Colligan – Chair
Imax Entertainment
Nick Meyer – Vice Chair
Entertainment One
Judge Michael D. Carter –
Secretary
Los Angeles Superior Court
Brock Moseley – Chair Emeritus
Miracle Mile Advisors
Anil Arora
PESA (Parents, Educators/Teachers & Students in Action)
Kim Baldonado
Jane Cha Cutler
Cutler Productions
Mike Daly
Disney Music Group
Marie Demirdjian
City National Bank
Roy P. Disney
Shamrock Holdings
Paola Franco
Netflix
Luke Guerra
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Cindy Holland
Maria Marill
The Culver Studios
David Misch
Livingstone Partners
Byron G. Mobley, Sr.
CIT/OneWest Bank
Ret. Captain Evangelyn Nathan
Los Angeles Police Department
Byron Reed
Kathleen Remington
CAA
Jennifer Salke
Amazon Studios
Tara Senior
Weinstein Senior
Syrinthia Studer
Paramount Pictures
Tiffany Vogel
McKinsey & Company
Richard Weitz
WME
Caroline Yim
WME
JUNIOR BOARD
The Junior Board supports the initiatives of the agency by recruiting new mentors, fundraising, and increasing overall awareness.
Jerome Caldwell
Co-Chair
Beth Giannascoli
Co-Chair
Trinh Tran
Treasurer
Marissa Enfield
Secretary
Alexander Beale
Cory Bloom
Bryan Do
Alice Haliburton
Alex Hernandez
Micki Jackson
Terreia Jones
Paul Meza
Kaitlin Palmer
Carlos Pineda
Stephanie Powers-Kurtz
Josh Salinas
Lori Sanchez
Jon Shigematsu
Chris Smith
Travis Van Winkle
TRUSTEES
Trustees help further the goals and initiatives of the agency.
Adriana Balaban
Rebecca Campbell
Robert Howard
John Hunter
Max Jong
John Kobara
Sherry Lansing
Damon Lee III
Laura Lizer
Vicki Martin
Silas A. Myers
Brad Shairson
Steve Soboroff
Tim Ward
David Wehrly
Joni M. Weyl
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles will not share or sell donor’s personal information. Donations made online directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters are secure. Donor’s email and mailing addresses will be used to send a tax-deductible receipt and to keep our donors abreast of our agency news. Our donors are able to opt out of agency communications. Donor’s phone numbers will be used occasionally to express our gratitude for donations and if there is a need to verify or update donor information.
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