Leading us in the right direction
From our Executive Team to our Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters has a compassionate and dedicated group of individuals on our side that are willing to do whatever it takes to help change children’s lives for the better.
Executive Team
Emily Johnson Chief Executive Officer, ejohnson@bbbsidaho.org Emily was previously the Program Director after working as a Match and Enrollment Specialist in our team. She has 10 years of experience in education and college access prior to working for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She has enjoyed the opportunity to meet a lot of great volunteers and families. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University and her Master of Arts in Administration from Northern Arizona University. She is an Arizona native who moved to Boise four years ago with her husband, Chihuahua and cat. She enjoys camping, bike riding, attending concerts and outdoor festivals, and everything sight-seeing. |
Jane Ahl
Director of Development, jahl@bbbsidaho.org Originally from Australia, Jane moved to the United States in 2001, and since that time she has worked for 2 local non-profits in a Development role. Most recently she worked with the Children’s Home Society of Idaho and according to Jane “another wonderful non-profit focused on helping children succeed. Being an advocate for the smallest voices in our community is so rewarding, and I am truly honored to be a part of the BBBS team and support them in their mission.” |
Board of Directors
Katie Wegley
Board Chair St. Luke's Health System Andy Fujimoto AmeriBen | IEC Group Julie Triepke PacificSource C.J. Sower Boise Cascade |
Natalie Podgorski
Board Vice-Chair Atlas Strategic Communications Bruce Wetten George Doumani Jeff Garrett Micron Kayce McEwan Simplot Linda Riley Boise State University Foundation, Inc. |
Eric Fredriksen
Board Treasurer Fredriksen Health Insurance Deanna Brown TitleOne Mary Reiman Amy Dempsey CLA - Clifton Larsen Allen Jim and Shaunalee Shipman |
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported
1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.