Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga proudly announces Shadrina Booker as its new Chief Executive Officer. A long-time Chattanooga resident, Shadrina brings deep passion and commitment to fostering meaningful connections in her new role, having previously served as the agency’s Chief Development & Marketing Officer and the City of Chattanooga’s Director of Community Engagement.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, a leader in youth mentorship for 66 years, proudly announces Shadrina Booker as its new Chief Executive Officer. A long-time Chattanooga resident, Shadrina brings deep passion and commitment to fostering meaningful connections in her new role, having previously served as the agency’s Chief Development & Marketing Officer and the City of Chattanooga’s Director of Community Engagement.
“It is a privilege to return to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga in this capacity,” said Shadrina Booker. “This organization has been a cornerstone of my journey—a place where my passion for uplifting young people and strengthening communities truly found purpose. I’m honored to lead an organization so committed to unlocking the potential within every child and transforming lives for generations to come.”
Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly, an honorary Big Brothers Big Sisters board member, praised Shadrina’s leadership and impact. “Shadrina has been an invaluable member of our team, and I’m thankful for her outstanding service to the City of Chattanooga,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “While we’re sad to see her leave, we couldn’t be happier for her as she steps into this incredible leadership opportunity. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a key partner in the work we’re doing in our community to uplift and empower young people. I’m confident Shadrina will strengthen their mission and help advance the transformative work we’re doing together to build a brighter future for Chattanooga.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters creates impactful mentorships between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), empowering youth to succeed. Under Shadrina’s leadership, the organization will expand its reach while continuing to deliver powerful youth programming across Hamilton, Marion, Bradley, Walker, Catoosa, and Dade counties.
Visit our website to learn how you can empower a child’s potential through the life-changing impact of mentoring, and to join Shadrina Booker in her mission to inspire and uplift the next generation. Click here to learn about the opportunity to become a mentor, or click here to make your secure online gift to support our mission.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga proudly announces Shadrina Booker as its new Chief Executive Officer. A long-time Chattanooga resident, Shadrina brings deep passion and commitment to fostering meaningful connections in her new role, having previously served as the agency’s Chief Development & Marketing Officer and the City of Chattanooga’s Director of Community Engagement.
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Jessica Whatley announces her resignation as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, effective August 31st, 2024, after spending 11 years within the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and more than 5 years in Chattanooga.
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My name is Enrique, and currently, I am the only Bilingual Match Support Specialist on the team. A personal reason behind applying for this job was to be able to connect with Hispanic families in our community, as I have recently moved to the Greater Chattanooga area. As part of my job, I regularly speak with families who trust us in working alongside them, their kids, and our volunteers. From the start, I noticed that even though there are only a handful of Hispanic families in our Community-Based program, all of them have been part of it for several years, which made me wonder what the reasons behind this were.
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