Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Elects Bonnie Crabtree New Chairman; Head of Korn/Ferry's Miami Office to Lead Mentoring Organization for 2003-2004 Term.News Editors/Business Editors/City Desks MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2003 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. (BBBS BBBS Big Brother Big Sister ), the nation's premier mentoring organization, has announced the election of Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Crabtree as Board Chairman of the organization's Greater Miami Chapter. Ms. Crabtree is Managing Director of the Miami office of Korn/Ferry International, the world's leading provider of recruitment solutions. Ms. Crabtree will lead the Greater Miami Chapter and play a key role in the leadership of the Executive Council as BBBS prepares for their 100th anniversary celebration in 2004. She will oversee the chapter's business development, fundraising
tr.v. ad·min·is·trat·ed, ad·min·is·trat·ing, ad·min·is·trates To administer. administrate Verb [-trating, -trated its strategic plan. "BBBS is the premier mentoring organization in the U.S., and the Greater Miami Chapter is one of the largest agencies in the U.S.," said Ms. Crabtree. "Our goal is to serve as many children as possible, and to make a difference in their lives through mentoring. I am excited to chair this dynamic Board of community leaders." "The quality of the relationships fostered by Big Brothers Big Sisters is the real strength behind our success and our volunteers are our most important asset," said Judy Vrendurgh, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of BBBS. "They make a tremendous commitment to their Littles and make a huge difference in the life of a child." In her role with Korn/Ferry, Ms. Crabtree oversees the firm's Florida office which offers executive search, management assessment and executive coaching Executive coaching basically refers to bringing about an improvement in the overall personality of an individual for a better outcome professionally. These are like any other coaching classes; the only difference is that they are meant for business executives, entrepreneurs, HR services. The Florida office focuses on international and domestic search assignments on the senior executive level across all industries. Ms. Crabtree also sits on the Florida International University Florida International University, primarily at University Park, Miami; coeducational; chartered 1965, opened 1972. A research university, it has 18 colleges and schools and many specialized centers and institutes, including those in biomedical engineering, database Foundation Board, the Board of Governors of the Miami City Club, and the Board of Governors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the premier mentoring organization in the U.S., with more than 500 agencies throughout the country. The agency has served millions of children since 1904, primarily through One-to-One(R), professionally supported relationships between at-risk youth and caring adult volunteers. The Greater Miami Chapter, along with chapters across the country, offer a positive broad-based program that focuses less on specific problems after they occur and more on meeting youth's most basic developmental needs. About Korn/Ferry International Korn/Ferry International, with over 70 offices in 36 countries, is the world's leading provider of recruitment solutions. Based in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , the firm works closely with clients worldwide to deliver customized executive search, management assessment and mid-level search services, including the identification of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, board members and other senior-level executives; the formal evaluation of senior management teams; and the recruitment of middle managers through its Futurestep subsidiary. For more information, visit the Korn/Ferry International Web site at www.kornferry.com or the Futurestep Web site at www.futurestep.com. NOTE: Photos available on request. |
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