Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
Notable Alumni Bigs and Littles Honored for Exemplifying the Power and Impact of Mentorship
TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announced its newest class of inductees to the BBBSA Alumni Hall of Fame.
The BBBSA Alumni Hall of Fame honors former mentors ("Bigs") and mentees ("Littles") who embody the transformative power of human connection and continue to champion the lifelong impact of mentorship.
The ceremony took place during Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's annual National Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nearly 2,000 in-person and virtual attendees—from 5000+ communities across the country—came together to recognize the inductees and celebrate the 120th anniversary of BBBS' mission of youth empowerment through mentorship.
Ceremony emcee, Sports Analyst and Media Personality Andraya Carter, and acclaimed violinist Richmond Punch joined as special guests. Together, they elevated the inductees' powerful stories of mentorship that have shaped the lives and futures of young people, their families, and communities.
Representing a dynamic mix of professions—including educators, athletes, journalists, community advocates, and more—this year's distinguished inductees are changemakers who have made a lasting impact.
The esteemed members of the fourth Alumni Hall of Fame class include (in alphabetical order):
- Adam Schmalholz (IN-Q), Professional Spoken Word Artist & Best-Selling Author, Alumni Little
- Carey Arensberg, Educator, Trauma and Resilience Specialist, Social Media Influencer, Alumni Big
- Jeff Fetters, Retired Chairman, President and CEO of Federated Insurance Companies, Alumni Big
- Ray Davis, Running Back, Buffalo Bills, Alumni Little
- Rodney McLeod Jr., 13-Year NFL Veteran, Super Bowl LII Champion, Co- Founder, Change our Future Foundation, Alumni Big
- Tetiana Anderson, Host, Comcast Newsmakers, Partner, Starfield Media, Alumni Little
- Trymaine Lee, Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-winning journalist, Author, Alumni Big
"We are proud to recognize and celebrate the 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Alumni Hall of Fame inductees," said Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. "This year's honorees reflect the heart of our mission—demonstrating how mentorship can transform lives and uplift communities. As part of our vast network of more than 20 million alumni, these individuals continue to lead with purpose and inspire future mentors for generations to come."
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters' evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit: www.bbbs.org
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