Executive Director
Susan Dunning, a former Big Sister, joined as Executive Director in November of 2005. Sue brings with her 25 years of experience from the corporate world where she spent the last 13 years in HR Management. Sue’s expertise includes organizational learning and development, training, performance management, health benefits and 401k plans. An education major from West Chester University, Sue Holds a BA in HR Management. Sue completed graduate studies in Banking and Finance at University of Delaware and in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. In 2003 Sue attained her Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) certification from the Society of Human Resource Management. Sue holds numerous certifications in training programs and assessment tools.

Director of Development
Jacqueline Brendel joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County in the summer of 2007 and was named Director of Development in November. A former elementary school teacher, Jackie has worked professionally in fundraising, public relations, and political organizing and has been involved in charity fundraising in the Mercer County area as a volunteer for many years. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers College, where she was a Big Sister in a school-based program, and a M.Ed. from Rutgers Graduate School of Education.

Director of Community Based Programs and Operations
Kim Cody has been with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County since October of 1995. Kim currently manages program growth and office operations. During her time here, Kim served as a Case Manager for five years. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Law & Justice from The College of New Jersey.

Director of School Based Programs
Prema Ramroop has been a Case Manager for both School and Community-Based Mentor Programs since January 2006. Prior to this, Prema worked in the NJ social services system in both the foster care and mental health fields. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Social Work from Rider University.

Case Manager - Recruiter
Nancy Cox has been a Case Manager / Recruiter for Big Brothers Big Sisters since June 2005. A part-time employee, Nancy works with the Community-Based Mentoring Program. She graduated from New York University and has worked in case manager positions and in a variety of upper-level management positions for non-profit organizations, including a United Way chapter in upstate New York.

Case Managers:

Tara Belford has been a Case Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County since June 2007 and was previously a Case Manager for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Burlington County from 1993-1997. Tara spent 6 years working as an HR recruiter/generalist at Bloomberg in Skillman, NJ before returning to Big Brothers/Big Sisters. A part-time employee, Tara works with the Community-Based Mentoring Program. She graduated from Rider University with a BA degree in Psychology and has started the Counseling Master ’s program at Monmouth University. Tara is also a former Big Sister.

Jasmyne Bivins has been a case manager for the Community Based mentoring program since September of 2007. Prior to her position at Big Brothers Big Sisters, she volunteered as a mentor in various community programs and has a wealth of experience working with children. She holds a BA in Sociology from The College of New Jersey.

Joseph Faulknor has worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County since February 2008.  He received his bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey and has worked with several local agencies dedicated to the betterment of Mercer County’s youth.  Currently, Joseph serves as the case manager for Trenton Central High School’s Leaders of Tomorrow (L.O.T.) mentoring program.   

Beth Lawrence-Gill joined Big Brothers Big Sisters in September of 2007. A part-time employee, Beth serves as Case Manager for the School Based Mentor Program. A Psychology and American Studies major from Mary Washington University, she also holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Trenton State College (TCNJ). Beth has held positions in social work, vocational development as well as fundraising and development for non-profit organizations.

Ariel Matos joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County in July 2008.  He received his BA in English from The College of New Jersey and has volunteered for various organizations across Mercer County.  Currently, Ariel serves as a bilingual Case Manager and helps collaborate with the TCHS LOT program. 

Customer Relations Specialist
Denise Ratti has been a corporate representative in her nearly 20 year career in sales and account management. A mother of three, she now works for BBBS as a part-time employee. She holds a B.S. from Rutgers University’s School of Business and a Masters of Business Administration from Rider University.