Every Child Deserves a Champion

Together, We Defend Their Potential

Our Mission is Simple

Igniting the Power and Promise of Youth

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, we are committed to building life-changing connections that ignite the power and promise of youth. Through one-on-one mentoring, we create meaningful, monitored relationships that empower Littles to overcome challenges, build confidence, and pursue their dreams. With the support of dedicated Bigs, we provide guidance, encouragement, and a foundation of trust that helps young people realize their full potential.

Mentorship is more than just a program—it’s a pathway to a brighter future. By standing with youth, we break barriers, create opportunities, and inspire lifelong growth. Every match is carefully cultivated to ensure a lasting impact, fostering positive development and helping young people navigate life with resilience and strength.

Our Vision is Clear

All youth achieve their full potential.

We envision a world where every child has the support and mentorship they need to thrive. Our goal is to ensure that all youth, regardless of their circumstances, have the resources and relationships necessary to reach their full potential.

We believe that when young people feel seen, heard, and empowered, they become confident leaders, changemakers, and contributors to a stronger community.

Our Values

The Heart of Every BIG Connection

Belonging

We value the acceptance of all, the celebration of unique differences, and the uncompromising inclusion of all perspectives. We work to ensure that all youth, regardless of background, have the support and resources they need to graduate high school, explore career pathways, and achieve success in life.

Resilience

We value and recognize the remarkable resilience of youth and families and the ability of our community to work together to overcome obstacles and adapt to challenges.

Accountability

We value transparency and uphold our commitments to the community and each other with integrity. Through taking ownership of our actions and their impact, we intentionally steward relationships and the resources entrusted to us to achieve our mission.

Vision

We value the ongoing evaluation and evolution of the agency to maximize our impact. We innovate with imagination and wisdom, transcending current notions of what is possible.

Empathy

We value leading with empathy and believe unconditional kindness has the power to form genuine connections and build community. We approach all interactions with authenticity and compassion to create mutual respect and understanding.

We are recognized as one of the Top Five Volunteering Organizations and in the Top Ten Most Beloved and Trusted Organizations across the country.

Our Impact

Transforming Lives with Data-Driven Results

BBBSC is thrilled to share the strides made in our strategic initiatives, the impact of mentoring, and the unwavering support from our community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is committed to continuously evaluating and improving the quality of the services we provide to youth and have undergone significant transformation. Our annual impact report provides an overview of our outcomes.
Are Thinking About Their Future
0 % of mentees
Feel Close to Their Mentor
0 % of mentees
Feel Accepted by Their Peers
0 % of mentees
Drugs, Violence, and Skipping School *
0 % of Littles Reject
*2020 Youth and Child Outcomes Survey Results.
Stories of Matches

How simple connections create lifelong change

See how a caring mentor’s guidance helped a Little overcome challenges, build confidence, and create a brighter future.

Our mentoring programs supported 1,534 youth during fiscal year 2024, fostering growth and positive change.

Research on Big Brothers Big Sisters

Studies confirm that our one-to-one mentoring model leads to meaningful, measurable improvements in children’s lives.

Impact on Self-Confidence

Personalized support from a dedicated mentor empowers Littles to build self-confidence and believe in themselves.

Impact on Education

Mentored youth show significant improvements in academic performance, engagement, and overall attitude toward school.

Impact on Juvenile Justice

With guidance from a caring mentor, Littles are more likely to make positive choices and avoid risky behaviors.
Our History

A Century of Mentorship & Impact

As part of the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages nine through young adulthood in Colorado.

1918
In 1918 Claude Blake, Chief Probation Officer in Denver, saw wartime conditions cause an increase in lawlessness amongst boys in his community. Recognizing that these boys needed guidance more than critics, Blake established Big Brothers of Denver.
1921
Big Sisters movement was active in Denver from 1921 until about early 1964. A few years later, in the spring of 1969 Big Sisters of Colorado began as a program out of the Southwest Community Center.
1967
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak was formed in 1967 as a program of Family Counseling Service. Later, the program became affiliated with the Pikes Peak YMCA.
1996
In 1996 Big Brothers of Denver merged with Big Sisters to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Colorado.
1997
In 1997 it became Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc.
2001
In 2001 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc. merged with Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak.

We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Our History

Meet the Visionaries Behind Our Mission

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is grateful to all who serve on the Board of Directors. Their steady governance, outstanding leadership, dedication to the mission, innovative approaches, and generosity have started BBBSC on a Brave Path To A Big Future.

Andy Cullen (Chair), Tributary Real Estate
Sarah Diamond (Vice Chair), BOA Technology, Inc.
Greg Byles Zivaro
Rhonda Sparlin (Treasurer, Finance Chair), RubinBrown
Steve Schneider (Secretary), Corundum Holdings, Inc.
Jerome Blackwell (Community Chair), Kaiser Permanente
Edward Brown Jr. Metropolitan State University
Karen Collins (Governance), Empowerlead
Rob Edwards Intertech Plastics and Intertech Medical
Amanda Gall Meridian Public Affairs
Mary-Margaret Henke Western Union
David Humphrey Jr. University of Colorado Boulder
Lisa Jasper Thought Ensemble
Leslie L. Juniel Denver Public Schools
Michelle Kent (Bold Future Funding Chair), KPMG
Cory Leppert Busey Bank
Jeff Miller Husch Blackwell, LLC
Chris Picardi KeyBank
Alex Rasmussen First Western Trust
Rachel Solomon Comcast
Emily Trujillo HCA Healthcare
Associate Board

Meet the Visionaries Behind Our Mission

Ben Eisenberg (Board Liaison), KPMG
Elissa Banker BOA Technology, Inc.
Steven Benoy Crafted Consulting
Tyler Beck Common Spirit
Erin Bieker Halliburton
Ross Blahnik Compass
Christian Brady BOK Financial
Kris Crichton Object Computing
Sam Crowe Avison Young
Ben Eisenberg KPMG
Babak Fadaiepour Raisa Energy, LLC
Hunter Foreman Seneca Capital Partners
TJ Gillespie Newmont Mining
Jacob Goldberg Rubix Group
Kalah Hailey Saint Rock Media
Lori Harder Alteryx
Kyle Hildebrand Plante Moran
Paul Hittman Cisco Systems
Jacqueline Hyatt Williams, Weese, Pepple, and Ferguson
David Kaufman S&P Global
Kohki Kitano Contentful
Ashly Ligouri Xcel Energy
Brittany Metcalf Salesforce
Amanda Nichols Elements
Montrell Nickerson Orchard
David Poticha CPC Clinical Research & Community Education
Dave Rivera ALPS
Carshon Rodgers Indelible Wealth Group
Ruvencia Samuel Wise Management 2.0
Candace Strother Zann, Inc.
Stephan Tuchfeld Liberty Media
Juliana Wierimaa Denver Scholarship Foundation

Our Executive Team

Gina Gardner

Vice President of Business Development

Polica Houston

Vice President of Programs

Danielle Ramacciotti

Vice President of Customer Experience
and Pikes Peak Office

Lakeasha Smith

Vice President Marketing and Communications

Michael Stevens

Vice President of Finance

Elycia Cook

CEO

Our Departments

Accounting

Admin

Development

Grants

Enrollment

Programs

Community | Site-Based | School-Based | Big Futures

Marketing

Pikes Peak

Careers at BBBSC

Current Openings

A career with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference. Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on Colorado’s youth, schools, and communities.

We need talented and passionate people who are committed to a diverse workforce with representation from every walk of life. Our organization is enhanced when we unite people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado offers a work environment that is impactful and fun.

To apply, follow the link that is listed in the posting. No emails or calls please. On top of our competitive benefits package, our agency is currently operating in a hybrid work environment.

Your Story Matters—Inspire the Next Generation

Were you a Big or a Little? Your journey can inspire others to step up and make a difference. Whether it’s a moment that changed your life or a lesson that shaped your future, we want to hear from you.

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