Source: LinkedIn
Former Ottawa community leader heads Toronto’s Big Brothers Big Sisters
Thursday 19 September 2024
Former Ottawa resident Stachen Naomi Lett-Fredrick has again attained new heights in her illustrious career, as she is appointed the President and Chief Executive Officer of Toronto’s Big Brothers Big Sisters. In a media release, posted on LinkedIn, stated:
We are thrilled to welcome Stachen Naomi Lett-Frederick, MBA as the new President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto! With over 20 years of experience in program development and with a proven passion for supporting youth, Stachen is set to lead our organization into a new era of growth and impact. Stachen previously held the role of CEO and Executive Director of Weston Frontlines Centre for 8 years, which has ranked one of Canada’s Top Youth Engagement charities under her leadership. In addition, she is the founder of BrAIDS for AIDS, a not-for-profit organization raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in the African, Caribbean and Black Communities in Canada and internationally.
At BBBST, we are dedicated to empowering the lives of children and youth through mentoring, and we are excited about the fresh perspectives and innovative strategies Stachen will bring to our mission.
“During a comprehensive search for BBBST’s new President and CEO, Stachen stood out as a candidate who would bring her extensive experience to the BBBST mission to enable life-changing mentoring relationships which create thriving communities. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are proud to have Stachen as BBBST’s new leader, to guide the BBBST team as we embark on our 2024-2027 strategic plan work in service of children and youth across Toronto.” – Mark Harrison , BBBST Board Chair
“I’m so happy to be passing the helm of President and CEO to Stachen. I was immediately drawn to her as she shared her passion for improving her community and her desire to uphold the BBBST vision I am certain Stachen will serve in this position well, and the BBBST community will embrace her leadership as the organization moves into the future.” – Leanne Nicolle , BBBST President and CEO (Outgoing)
Please join us in extending a warm welcome and best wishes as we embark on this exciting new chapter together!
#Welcome #NewCEO #Leadership #Mentoring #FutureForward
Writing on LinkedIn, Stachen had this to say:
I am thrilled to take on the role of President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto in mid October.
I have admired the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters for years. There is power in connection and mentorship in changing the trajectory of young people’s lives and BBBST is a leader in doing that for young people.
Ready to have BIG Ideas and BIG Talks about mentorship of young people in Toronto. #bigbrother#bigsister#bigbrotherbigsister#bbbst#torontoyouth#toronto