Posts Tagged ‘mentoring’
Meet Guest Panelist Sarah Stansberry – EmpowHER Hour September 24th, 2025
Sarah Stansberry SVP, Head of Financial Solutions Marketing Fiserv “Mentorship for young people is a powerful catalyst for confidence, career advancement, and personal growth. When we lift up the next generation, we offer vital guidance and share wisdom from our own journeys, helping young people navigate challenges and lean into opportunity.” Sarah Stansberry is the…
Read MoreBraves’ Game Community Clubhouse Experience at Truist Park
We’re thrilled to celebrate our renewed partnership with the Braves Foundation! To kick things off, a group of Littles joined their Lead Mentors and Mentoring Supervisors for an unforgettable day at Truist Park. For most Littles, this was their first-ever Braves game — and it came with an extra-special perk: access to the exclusive Community…
Read MoreSeptember Big Spotlight: Javarus Edwards on Giving Back in Atlanta
Meet Javarus Edwards, a Sales Manager at PepsiCo based in Atlanta, GA, and a dedicated Big Brother who’s making a difference in his community by mentoring the next generation. Check out this Q&A session where Javarus shares what it means to truly invest in youth and lead with empathy. Why did you become a Big?…
Read MoreMENtors Mixer Fall ’25: A Night of Connection
On Aug. 20, members of BBBSMA’s MENtors initiative gathered for the Fall 2025 MENtors Mixer, hosted high above the city at Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton in Midtown Atlanta. This quarterly gathering brought together professionals, supporters, and community leaders dedicated to mentoring young men and boys across metro Atlanta. The MENtors Mixer serves as a recurring…
Read MoreBig Welcome Dinner: Celebrating Our Newest Bigs
On Aug. 26, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta community gathered at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Buckhead for the Big Welcome Dinner. The purpose of the dinner was to welcome new Bigs and create space for connection as they begin their match journeys. Surrounded by good food and even better company, attendees had…
Read MoreSeptember Big Spotlight: Meet John Liotta, a Dedicated Big in Decatur
Meet John Liotta, a Business Development Representative at Sage Intacct and dedicated Big in Decatur, who’s paying it forward by mentoring the next generation.Dive into this exclusive Q&A session where John shares what it means to truly show up, listen, and lead by example. Can you share why you became a Big? I had a…
Read MoreMeet our Guest Panelist – MENtors Mixer August 20th, 2025
Archie “A.J.” Wilson, Jr. Associate King & Spalding LLP “I am deeply passionate about mentoring relationships. Without strong mentors, my life looks completely different today.” Archie Wilson, Jr. is an Associate in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding LLP and member of the Corporate, Finance, and Investments practice group. Archie’s practice focuses on the…
Read MoreMeet our Guest Panelist – MENtors Mixer August 20th, 2025
Eric M. Charity Partner Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP “Mentors are vital resources and sounding boards for mentees who need help finding their way in life.” Eric M. Charity is a Partner at Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP and is a member of the firm’s Corporate Finance team. Eric has been recognized as one of…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Welcomes New Board Members
ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta proudly welcomes three accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors. Carly Garrett, Charlton Barker, and Alton “AJ” Brooks Jr. join the board as the organization expands its efforts to support young people through mentorship. Carly Garrett is a Technology Assurance Managing Director in KPMG’s Audit…
Read MoreCelebrating the Launch of EmpowHER: A New Women’s Giving Circle
On June 4, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta officially launched our new women’s giving circle with an inspiring evening at Thompson Buckhead. The evening featured a vibrant mix of networking and empowering conversations. EmpowHER brought together 45 dynamic women committed to lifting each other up. Among the guests in attendance were Alexandra Ginsberg…
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