As President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), Artis Stevens leads the largest, most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The first Black President and CEO in BBBSA’s 120-year history, his leadership comes at one of the most critical times for our nation’s youth, using BBBSA’s dynamic mission to leverage mentorship as a transformative solution to empower young people to change society. Under Artis’ leadership, BBBSA has more than doubled its annual revenue, achieved recognition as one of the top 10 most trusted non-profits in the country and grown its reach considerably to serve more underserved communities. A key highlight of this momentum was Artis’ leadership in securing the largest-ever single donation in the organization’s history – $122.6 million from MacKenzie Scott. As a result, BBBSA is positioned to lead the most ambitious agenda since its founding, expanding access and opportunity to mentorship for over 10 million young people whose lives can change – one mentor at a time. Prior to joining BBBSA, Artis spent nearly three decades in key leadership roles dedicated to youth empowerment. A nationally recognized thought leader on youth empowerment and mentorship, he has also been featured on Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, CNBC, and at The New York Stock Exchange. In 2024, Artis was named to the ForbesBLK Top 50 List. Artis is a proud husband to his wife, Dr. Erica Stevens, and father to his daughters Alyse and Aubrey, who reside in Atlanta, where the family actively serves their community.