ABOUT US

We believe when every young person has access to a positive mentor, it transforms their lives for the better, empowering them with a stronger sense of belonging and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

  • To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

  • For all youth achieve their full potential.

  • Transparency: We foster open communication and honesty in all our interactions

    Results: We are committed to measurable outcomes, empowering Littles to reach their full potential

    Accountability: We take responsibility for our commitments, actions, and impact

    Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring trust and accountability in every interaction

    Grit: We persevere through challenges, never wavering in our mission to defend the potential of every child

    Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in our programming, and organizational impact

    Respect: We honor the voices, experience, and identities of every Big, Little, family, and community partner we serve

  • Reach: expanding the reach of our agency by increasing the number of young people served through high-quality, one-to-one mentoring relationships.

    Relevance: We are positioning our agency as the go-to nonprofit for youth mentoring by amplifying brand awareness and credibility.

    Revenue: Building financial sustainability and drive through growth through diverse funding sources and strategic donor engagement.

    Resources: We are cultivating a high-performing organization by investing in talent, culture, volunteers, and operational excellence.

State Leadership Team

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma CEO Melissa Ramirez

    MELISSA RAMIREZ

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Director of Operations Heather Beck

    HEATHER BECK

    Director of Operations

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Director of Marketing and Communications Cat Miller

    CAT MILLER

    Director of Marketing & Communications

OUR GOVERNING BOARD

Ana Gomez | American Fidelity, Board Chair

Laura Aufleger | OnCue Express

Sean Bauer | American Fidelity

Thom Bowen | Guide Wealth Partners

Gary Broom | Premier Consulting Partners

Jeanette Capshaw | Moore Norman Technology Center (retired)

C. Lauren Clark | Chickasaw Nation Dept. of Commerce

George Halkiades | Siemens Corp. (retired)

Molly Jarvis | Cherokee Nation Businesses

Joe Lorenz | Williams

Byrona Maule | Phillips Murrah P.C.

Suzie Symcox | First Fidelity Bank

Local Leadership

  • Bartlesville Area Director, Todd Edwards, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

    TODD EDWARDS

    Bartlesville Area Director

  • Norman Area Director, Michael Stuemky, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

    MICHAEL STUEMKY

    Norman Area Director

  • OKC Area Director, Bailey McMahan, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

    BAILEY MCMAHAN

    OKC Area Director

  • Stillwater Area Director, Stephanie Fry, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

    STEPHANIE FRY

    Stillwater Area Director

  • Tulsa Area Director, Abi Sutherland, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

    ABI SUTHERLAND

    Tulsa Area Director

NATIONAL AWARDS

2023 Large Agency of the Year

2023 Growth Award

2023 Gold Biggie Award

Corporate Sponsorship Campaigns

2023 Bronze Biggie Award

Recruitment Campaigns

2022 Bronze Biggie Award

Fundraising Campaigns

2022 Bronze Biggie Award

Recruitment Campaigns