ABOUT US

  • 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

Molly Jarvis | Cherokee Nation Businesses

Sean Bauer | American Fidelity

Thom Bowen | Guide Wealth Partners

Jeanette Capshaw | MNTC (retired)

C. Lauren Clark | Chickasaw Nation Dept. of Commerce

Ana Gomez | American Fidelity, Board Chair

Jimmey Green | The Huntleigh Co.

George Halkiades | Siemens Corp. (retired)

Joe Lorenz | Williams

Byrona Maule | Phillips Murrah P.C.

Suzie Symcox | First Fidelity Bank

Heather Van Hooser | Mabrey 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

    SARAH KLINE

    Stillwater Area Director

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

    ABI SUTHERLAND

    Tulsa Area Director

NATIONAL AWARDS

  • Platinum Award

    Biggie Award (Gold): Corporate Sponsorship Campaign

    Biggie Award (Gold): Annual Report

  • Large Agency of the Year

    Growth Award

    Biggie Award (Gold): Corporate Sponsorship Campaign

    Biggie Award (Bronze): Recruitment Campaign

  • Biggie Award (Bronze): Corporate Sponsorship Campaign

    Biggie Award (Bronze): Recruitment Campaign