Let's Talk Impact with Artis Stevens @ Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

ABOUT ARTIS:

Artis Stevens is President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) – the nation’s foremost one-to-one youth mentoring organization. As the first Black CEO in BBBSA’s 100+ year history, Artis is spearheading a powerful mission to leverage mentorship as a transformative solution to society’s greatest challenges – from equity and access to justice and opportunity.

Driven by a bold vision to engage one million supporters and strategic partners, Artis has dramatically expanded BBBSA’s reach through innovative methods such as, “It Takes Little to be Big,” a 2023 campaign engaging BBBSA alumni and tens of thousands of potential donors, mentors and ambassadors. Under his leadership, BBBSA achieved a record-breaking fundraising year in 2022, in part due to the largest-ever single donation in the organization’s history – $122.6 million from MacKenzie Scott. As a result, BBBSA provided millions of mentorship opportunities across 5,000 communities.

Previously, Artis served as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at National 4-H Council, where he spearheaded brand positioning, marketing campaigns, and digital transformation. A sought-after speaker, Artis has appeared on major media platforms such as Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, CNBC and the New York Stock Exchange and was named to Worth Magazine's Worthy 100 list in 2023. 

Artis is a graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Valdosta State University. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He resides in Atlanta, GA, with his wife, Erica and daughters, Aubrey and Alyse actively engaging in community service.