Samantha Dennison (formerly Samantha DeSoer) first came to Big Brothers Big Sisters not as an employee, but as a mentor. While working in higher education, she realized her job wasn't truly satisfying her desire to advocate for children. So in December of 2007, she became a Big Sister, and remained one until her Little aged out of the program three years later.

An employee since 2008, Samantha handles enrollment, match support, and activity planning for the Community-Based Program. Rather than working with children individually, she oversees 60 matches, and enjoys the satisfaction of "making a difference for a generation." Gathering and distributing important, helpful information is one of her favorite aspects of her work.

Samantha's dream job would be as a middle school counselor, helping kids with the trials of adolescence. "Children really need an adult that listens to them," she says. "I think they have a lot of adults that talk to them, but not enough that listen."

January

Volunteer Recognition Event: January 11th

We want to thank all of the amazing Bigs involved in our programs! Join us for an evening of food, fun and festivities at the Upfront Theater, and bring a friend!

Match Activity: January 15th 

Basketball Clinic at Whatcom Community College.

February

Match Activity:  Tour of Annie's Pretzel's in the mall.
Date and time to be announced.  

Call your Match Support Specialist to RSVP to any of the above activities.