Alicia Guevara, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY is the first woman to lead the 117-year old nonprofit. She is an accomplished and proven executive in the nonprofit sector who leads with both head and heart. She has 30 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations, developing talent and leadership, influencing public policy, designing evidence-based programs, driving business and growth strategies, and generating revenue through fundraising and earned income opportunities.

Ms. Guevara, who identifies as Black and Latina, brings deep knowledge, passion and experience in youth development, having rooted her life’s work in pursuit of social justice issues of access and inclusion for young people. She has served at the helm of regional centers within national youth serving organizations, including as executive director of Peace First and of Year Up. Prior to her current role, she was executive director of Part of the Solution (POTS).

 Ms. Guevara received a B.A. from Columbia University and also earned an executive education certificate for senior leaders in nonprofit management from Columbia Business School. She prides herself on being a native New Yorker who has mentored numerous young people through multiple channels. She lives with her husband and two young children, all of whom enjoy spending time outdoors and rooting for NY’s “home” teams.

Connect with on Alicia on her website: https://www.aliciaguevara.org

Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY here: https://www.bigsnyc.org

Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace Hardcover, by Daisy Auger-Domínguez

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