Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami (BBBSM)

Our incredible Co-Chair of our young professionals group, Impact Circle, speaks on our mentorship process. Kathleen Ross Learn more at bbbsmiami.org

Hosted by Impact Circle, the young professionals group of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, the Speaker Series Happy Hour: The Future Is Now: AI, Innovation & the Next Generation brought together Miami’s emerging leaders for an evening of networking with a cause and meaningful conversation around the future of artificial intelligence. Guests connected with fellow young professionals while hearing from an incredible panel discussing the long-term impact of AI, including both the opportunities and real-world risks shaping the future of technology, business, mentorship, and the next generation. Thank you to our amazing panelists and everyone who came out to support, engage, and contribute to such a thoughtful and forward-looking discussion. Events like these continue to create space for connection, innovation, and community impact. Kathleen Ross Sebastian Pinzon Cheriene Floyd Zach Manzi Renatto Garro Derek Wallace Kymberlee-Celeste Strozier-Ball Rachael Lester Asim Pleas Lauren Merrill Andrea Gordillo Vanessa Lopez Lakeisha Frith Danny Fernandez Matthew DellaPietro, MAT, ATC, LAT Kevin Espino Galina Ilcheva Aisha M. Jessica Jacques DNP, MBA, FNP, AOCNP Watch Video here: https://lnkd.in/ei2GwBXF

We are truly honored to share that the Ocean Reef Community Foundation has generously awarded BBBS Miami a grant in support of our mission. Our Vice President of Programs, Asim Pleas, had the privilege of accepting this gift on behalf of our organization, an incredible moment that reflects what’s possible when a community believes in its youth. Support like this doesn’t just fund programs, it opens doors and helps create brighter futures for our Littles. We are deeply grateful to the Ocean Reef Community Foundation for standing with us and investing in the power of mentorship. Ocean Reef Community Foundation

Join us for a night of Innovation! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eK6vBN3c

We’re incredibly grateful to Publix Super Markets Charities for their generous $25,000 donation in support of our programs and mission. This support helps us continue showing up for Miami’s youth through consistent mentorship, meaningful programming, and real opportunities for growth. We truly appreciate Publix Super Markets Charities’ continued commitment to the well-being of youth across our community. Partnerships like this make the work we do possible. #PublixSuperMarketsCharities Publix Super Markets Gale Nelson Derek Wallace Lakeisha Frith Rebekah Lanae Lengel Kymberlee-Celeste Strozier-Ball Asim Pleas Robyn Hankerson-Printemps

Alumni Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami (BBBSM) Board member and Big Brother, Mark Eiglarsh, continues to shine the light on WHY mentorship is so important. Love you, Mark! Get involved today and help our Littles win BIG in the game of life! www.bbbsmiami.org Rebekah Lanae Lengel Derek Wallace Asim Pleas Lakeisha Frith Kymberlee-Celeste Strozier-Ball Symon K. Gooding, MPA Sharane Knibbs-Rhone CBHCMS Lauren Merrill Casey Crist Bonnie Crabtree

A BIG thank you to First Horizon Bank, Carolina Menendez, and Andrea Clavel for for your generous $10,000 donation in support of our programs! Everything we do is 100% free for our Littles, their families, and our communities because of support like this. Thank you for believing in the power of mentorship and helping us continue to create life-changing opportunities for the youth we serve. Gale Nelson Rebekah Lanae Lengel Derek Wallace Asim Pleas Kymberlee-Celeste Strozier-Ball Lakeisha Frith First Horizon Bank Andrea Clavel Carolina Menendez

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and our Young Professionals Impact Circle for our Happy Hour Speaker Series. The Future Is Now: AI, Innovation & the Next Generation This conversation will explore how artificial intelligence and emerging technology are shaping the future for this generation and the next, from careers and creativity to leadership, entrepreneurship, and communication. We’ll bring together professionals and innovators from the tech space for an evening of networking, conversation, and insight into where the future is headed, and how the next generation can help lead it. Panelists to be announced soon. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e_n8xx-v

Bridging the gap between our community’s youth and law enforcement through our Bigs in Blue program💙🚔 From setting up site visits and connecting with MDCPS School Resource Officers, to facilitating meaningful conversations between our Bigs and Littles, this program continues to create safe spaces where our Littles feel seen, supported, and heard. Shout out to our support Specialist, Samantha Bazil, for all of her dedication and assistance in making this program possible! 👏