Mission |
About |
history |
1997 - Big Sibling Program founded |
1999 - received non-profit status |
2001 - web site launched |
2003 - first annual scholarships awarded |
Our mission is "to provide recent immigrant youth with support and guidance as they adjust to life in America." To achieve this mission we pair teens with young Asian-American professionals, who act as mentors. A mentor, among other things, builds friendship through trust and understanding, exposes the youth to diverse experiences, and encourages pursuit of personal interests |
p e o p l e |
Board of Directors Lisa King-Lynn Since the start of the program, Lisa has enjoyed many roles -- first as a big sibling, then as an Advisor and Program Coordinator, and now on the Board of Directors. Outside of the BSP, she works part-time in property re-development and the rest of her time as a mom to two young children. Davin Lee Motivated by the positive impact of the Big Sibling Program, Davin helped co-found BSP and initially served in the role of a program coordinator. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors overseeing Finance duties. Davin works at Intersil Corporation. He received an MBA from Northwestern University and a BSEE from The University of Texas at Austin. Sandra Lee Sandra became involved as a Big Sib in 2002 and has actively served as an Advisor since 2003. Seeing the effects of mentoring by people committed to volunteering their time and enery inspired Sandra to join the Board of Directors. Sandra works for a leading consumer foods company. Shu-Jon Mao Shu-Jon Mao started as a Big Sibling in 2004 and then served as the Marketing Coordinator before joining the Board of Directors in 2006. His devotion to community service with a focus on youth drives his involvement with BSP as well as other programs including a Taiwanese American Youth Leadership Camp (TAYL). His passions include photography, salsa dancing, exploring and expanding boundaries, and connecting with others. Tina Tam Tina was a big sibling in 2001 and still maintains her relationship with her little sibling. In 2002, she continued with the BSP as an Advisor and then joined the Board of Directors in 2003. Outside of BSP, she works for the YWCA Chinatown Youth Programs serving children, adolescents, and families. Among her favorite things are traveling and trying new restaurants. Exeuctive Director Stephen Chou Stephen has been involved with the Big Sibling Program since 2002. Stephen hopes to guide those people whose hearts and souls have called them to mentoring. He is here simply to make a difference! Stephen,who works with families, couples, and children, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Solutions and at his private practice in Millbrae. Stephen received his PsyD and MA in Clinical Psychology from CSPP, a BSN from Johns Hopkins University, and a BA from UC Berkeley. Advisors Daryl Chan Darrin Chang Vicki Fan Alice Zhang |
