Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln Announces the Inaugural Members of New Advisory Council

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln is proud to announce a new Advisory Council and welcomes its members. Comprised of community leaders and experts, the advisory council will work with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands (BBBSM) Board of Directors to serve as a link between the agency's Omaha and Lincoln locations.

Joining the Advisory Council are:

· Kyle Cartwright, Civic Nebraska (Board Liaison)

· Dr. Karen Kassebaum, Hudl (Board Liaison)

· Stephanie Dinger, Union Bank and Trust

· Elton Edmond, MentorPlus

· Emily Haney, City of Lincoln

· Randy Hawthorne, Filament Essential Services

· Kiersten Hill, Firespring

· Amy Killham, N2 Co.

· Jeffrey Owusu-Ansah, Remboldt Luedtke

· Valerie Perkins, Prairie Skies Dental

· Veronica Riepe, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

· Mark Russell, Millard Lumber

· Amanda Swenson, PureCare Carpet/Underfoot Flooring

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln Advisory Council will bring a unique perspective to advise the BBBSM Board of Directors on strengths, assets, needs, and opportunities in Lincoln related to youth services, philanthropy, and corporate partnerships. In addition, the council will work to support fundraising efforts and events.

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln, please visit www.BBBSLincoln.org.

For information about the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln Advisory Council, please contact Amber C. Nore at anore@bbbslincoln.org or 402-281-4899.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln

For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln (BBBSL) has operated under the belief that inherent in every young person is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. The Big Brothers Big Sisters' vision is for all youth to achieve their full potential. To fulfill that vision, the mission of BBBS is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBS Lincoln is part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands (BBBSM) network. As a donor and volunteer supported organization, BBBSM is committed to defending the potential of youth in the Lincoln and Omaha/Council Bluffs metro areas, spanning across nine counties in Nebraska and Iowa. Through the establishment of nearly 150 mentoring relationships this year, BBBSL strives to provide a solid foundation for personal growth, academic achievement, and positive development. To volunteer, donate, or acquire further information about our initiatives, please visit www.bbbslincoln.org or contact us at 402.330.2449, option 4. Stay connected and informed by following Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln (@bbbslincoln) on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn