Meet the Team
The brightest in the industry, who also happen to have the biggest hearts!
The brightest in the industry, who also happen to have the biggest hearts!
At Big Brothers Big Sisters we value honesty in all of our dealings, great collaboration and teamwork, an open-minded respect for all people, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
of Directors
of Directors
Regional Advisory Board
Regional Advisory Board
Regional Advisory Board
Regional Advisory Board
Regional Advisory Board
Marcus Allen is a charismatic and passionate public servant, devoted to helping those less fortunate. As a visionary leader with more than 20 years of experience as a nonprofit executive, he has worked tirelessly to improve life circumstances for disadvantaged youth and to advocate for equal opportunities for communities of color.
He joined Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence in 2013 to further this platform as the organization’s first Black Chief Executive Officer in its celebrated 106-year history. It is through Big Brothers Big Sisters that Mr. Allen has been able to enact a vision of innovative youth mentoring programs designed to help positively transform the lives of children facing adversity in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
Learn More About MarcusChief Executive Officer
He is a two-time inductee into the Paine College Sports Hall of Fame (2000, 2014) and played basketball professionally in Sweden, Israel, Finland, and Argentina.
Learn MoreChief Operating Officer
She was born and raised in the U.S. by Swiss and Filipino parents, speaks English and German, and travels globally with enthusiasm.
Learn MoreVice President, Advancement
Vice President, Program Growth & Impact
Vice President, Marketing & Special Events
Manager, Learning & Development
School-Based Program Coordinator
School-Based Program Generalist
College Recruiter
Team Leader, Customer Relations
Manager of Community-Based Programs
School-Based Generalist (Mentor 2.0)
Community-Based Enrollment & Match Manager
School-Based Program Coordinator (Mentor 2.0)
Manager, Corporate Relations and Sponsorships
Intake Manager
Office Administrator
Director, Human Resources
LGBTQ+ Program Coordinator
LGBTQ+ Program Coordinator
Manager, Quality Assurance & Review
Senior Specialist, Marketing and Special Events
School-Based Program Specialist (College Bigs)
School-Based Enrollment Specialist
Mentor 2.0, Program Coordinator
Manager, Data Analytics and Compliance
Manager, Partnership Development & Recruitment
Director of Community-Based Programs
School-Based Program Coordinator (College Bigs)
Team Leader, School Based College Bigs
School-Based Program Generalist
College Recruiter
School-Based Enrollment Team Leader
Community Based Match Support Specialist
Manager, Grants
Community-Based Match Support Team Leader
Director, Volunteer Recruitment & Program Partnerships
School-Based Enrollment Specialist
Community Based Match Support Specialist
Program Coordinator, School Based
Manager, Alumni and Volunteer Relations
Match Support Specialist
Community Based Enrollment and Match Specialist
Director, Individual Giving & Donor Engagement
Community-Based Program Generalist
School-Based Enrollment Specialist
Community-Based Match Support Specialist
Community-Based Enrollment & Match Specialist
Donor Stewardship Coordinator
Director, Beyond School Walls & College Bigs
College Recruiter
Human Resources Recruiter
Community-Based Enrollment and Match Specialist
School-Based Program Coordinator
Team Leader, School-Based Mentoring
Senior Accountant
Director, Career & College Success
Director of Finance
Executive Administrator
Staff Accountant
LGBTQ+ Program & Resource Director
Customer Relations Specialist
HR Specialist
Community-Based Match Support Specialist