About

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships; avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.

JEDI (Justice Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Commitment: At Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County, JEDI is an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person (regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, marital or veteran status) has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS | BUSINESS PARTNERS | REALTORS’ CIRCLE | FINANCIALS

Staff

Stacy Salame

Stacy Salame

Executive Director

Marina Penna

Program Manager

Aleah Watkins

Aleah Watkins

Program Coordinator

Diana Ramirez-Capiz

Diana Ramirez-Capiz

Program Coordinator

Luis Enriquez-Soto

Luis Enriquez-Soto

Program Coordinator

Nora Rooney

AmeriCorps VIP Fellow

Lisa Mejia

Lisa Mejia

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors

Amity Faes, Premier Valley Bank

Amity Faes

Chair

| Premier Valley Bank
NIcole Hoffman, Vice Chair

Nicole Hoffman

Secretary

| Haven Properties

Felix Hernandez Jr

Vice Chair

Retired Allan Hancock Joint Community College District

Heather Mariani

Heather Mariani

Treasurer

| Mechanics Bank
Karen Colombo

Karen Colombo

Immediate Past President

Retired Financial Analyst

Araceli Flores

Araceli Flores

| Pacific Premier Bank
C.M. Florence

C.M. Florence

| Oasis Associates
Erin Nagle

Erin Nagle

| Glenn Burdette
Shanna Ray

Shanna Ray

Educational Leader

Steve Yamaichi

Steve Yamaichi

Retired
California State Parks

Wesley Bartlett

Youth Board Member
2024 Big of the Year

Community Partners

Our Community Partners allow us to make meaningful matches between adult mentors and children in our local community. Their support helps ensure children in Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County programs live up to their full potential.

Lindsey Harn Group
Miossi Foundation
Team Sweasey
Oasis Assoc
Claire Vollmer
Albertson Foundation
Ambiance
Astound
Avila Bay Athletic Club
Banc of California
BAnk of the Sierra
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Caliber Audit & Attest, LLP
Cannon Corp
Central Coast Funds for Children
CenCal Health
Chevron
CIO Solutions
City of Arroyo Grande
County of San Luis Obispo
ES Aero
Etna Interactive
Glenn Burdette
House of Bread
Justin
98.1 KJUG
The Krush
kvec
93.3 Kzoz
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
L.R. Baggs
Mechanics Bank
New Times
Oso Libre
Pacific Premier Bank
Peak Wifi
PG&E
Ritas Rainbows
Rotary International
Rotary San Luis Obispo Daybreak
The Community Foundation
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
City of San Luis Obispo
SLO Brew
Specialty Construction
Tenet Health
Theta Chi
Wacker Wealth Partners
Whole Foods

Become a Business Partner

Realtors’ & Lenders’ Circle

Realtors’ & Lenders’ Circle members donate in honor of their clients following each closed escrow transaction and receive benefits.

Meet the Realtors’ & Lenders’ Circle

Realtor or Circle Invitation

Realtors Circle Remittance Form

Lenders Circle Remittance Form

Financials

It’s your money that keeps us going and enables us to start more children on the right path, so we want you to know how it is used. Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is a 501c3 (tax exempt) organization, EIN 77-0348487.

2021 Tax Form 990

2020 Tax Form 990

2019 Tax Form 990


2023 Annual Newsletter

2022 Annual Newsletter

2021 Annual Newsletter

2020 Annual Newsletter