Artis Stevens

Artis Stevens is President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) – the nation’s largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the country. As the first Black CEO in BBBSA’s 120-year history, Artis is spearheading a powerful mission to leverage mentorship as a transformative solution to society’s greatest challenges – from equity and access to justice and opportunity.  The youngest in a large family with limited resources, Artis was surrounded with positive relationships that inspired his potential. The son and grandson of preachers, he often shares, his calling for the past 25 years has focused on empowering young people.

Driven by a bold vision to engage one million supporters and strategic partners, Artis has dramatically expanded BBBSA’s reach through innovative methods such as, “It Takes Little to be Big,” a 2023 campaign engaging BBBSA alumni and thousands of donors, mentors and ambassadors. Under his leadership, BBBSA has achieved record-breaking fundraising years; been featured on major media networks such as Good Morning America and the TODAY Show; and reversed the decline in number of young people served for the first time in fifteen years. 

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