BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NAMES BIG FUTURES PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam (BBBSWP) has announced the appointment of Lisa Bertrand as its director of the Big Futures program, a pioneering initiative launched in 2018 that has achieved remarkable success in empowering high school-age mentees (Littles).

Bertrand received a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Hofstra University and a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston College.  As part of her master’s program, she launched a company called Equity Access designed to help high school and college students navigate the college admissions process and post high school employment opportunities.

Bertrand has worked in human resources for law firms and bar associations and has taught continuing education courses. The Scarsdale, New York, resident is a member of Actors’ Equity and performs in musical theatre productions in her spare time.

“My parents were high school principals who immigrated to the United States so that I could succeed academically and professionally,” said Bertrand. “Accordingly, I firmly believe that advocating for our community’s youth and guiding them on their college and career journeys are literally in my DNA.  I look forward to supporting our Littles and helping them to achieve their big dreams.”

Program coordinators work closely with students to establish realistic goals, guiding them in crafting educational and career paths that align with their aspirations. Since its inception, the program has celebrated the achievement of every high school participant who has graduated and received scholarships to colleges or post-secondary vocational programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the potential in children and change lives. Through various programs designed to meet the needs of the community, it aims to build brighter futures for children and empower them to achieve success.

For more information about the Big Futures program or to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam, visit bigswestchester.org.