Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth

Vision

All youth achieve their full potential

Accountability

By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community
we are accountable for each child in our program achieving:
• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• Educational success​

​Agency Information

​Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville is part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation’s oldest and largest youth mentoring organization. Since 1904, adult volunteers have helped millions of children reach their full potential. Over 200 agencies in all 50 states match children with mentors who provide friendship, fun and learning.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville was established in 1975 through a local interest group originating from Harriet Cohn Mental Health Center and Grace Lutheran Church. Today a volunteer board of directors oversees the agency, run by an Executive Director.

​Board of Directors

Executive Officers:
President: Dr. Eric Norman, Austin Peay State University
Secretary: Karen Bell, HCA
Treasurer: Dawn Thomack, Clarksville Gas & Water

Members:
Stacey Streetman, JCM Management
Danielle Stack, Farmer's Insurance
Heather Fleming, City of Clarksville
John Eskew, Municipal Court Specialist
Lorneth Peters, TN Small Business Development Center
Jenn McMillion, Realtor

​Staff

Chris Buerck, Executive Director
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Dionna Marino, Community Based Program Specialist
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Lexi McGough (LBSW, MSW), School Based Program Specialist
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