Family Services of Westchester welcomes Valerie Brown as new Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of FSW.

Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (FSW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Brown as Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of FSW. Ms. Brown is a College and Career Counselor who has been in private practice for over 20 years. She has extensive corporate employment experience before holding numerous volunteer leadership roles with a focus on youth counseling, mentoring, college and career guidance. She is deeply committed to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, having served for over 14 years on the Board of Trustees for BBBS New York City, most recently holding the position of Vice President of the Executive Committee. Ms. Brown was responsible for creating the New York City affiliate’s summer program for inner city youth, which provides career and college guidance, direction and skills preparation; conducted a three-year branding study for the group; and chaired numerous fundraising events. In addition to her work with BBBS NYC, Ms. Brown currently serves on the National Board of Family Equality Council. In the past, she has served on the Board of the School of the Holy Child in Rye, Young Audiences, Ronald McDonald House and other school boards in California and Washington.

“I am deeply committed to Big Brothers Big Sisters as I have seen what a tremendous impact the program has not only on the youth and their families, but the mentors as well,” said Ms. Brown. “I am thrilled to be joining the talented FSW team and I know that together we can truly change the lives of young people in Westchester County.”

“We are so pleased that Val Brown has stepped into this position at FSW,” remarked Susan B. Wayne, President and CEO of the agency. “With her vast experience in implementing the BBBS mentoring model as well as her skills in fundraising, marketing and program operations, she is well equipped to lead the BBBS program at FSW and to ensure its continued growth and success.”

BBBS of FSW is the Westchester affiliate of the national Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, which is the oldest and largest youth mentoring program in the United States. Operating continuously since 1958, our mission is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit www.fsw.org/our-programs/big-brothers-big-sisters or www.bbbs.org

FSW runs more than 50 mental health and social service programs that reach 30,000 children, teens, adults and families a year. FSW’s programs run the gamut from adoption services to elder care, from home health care to youth residences and include chapters of such national programs as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Head Start and AmeriCorps. The agency’s 450 employees and 350 volunteers operate out of seven offices throughout the county. To learn more about FSW, check out the agency’s website at www.fsw.org or contact Courtney Rabb (914) 305-6836 or crabb@fsw.org.