MISSION
VISION
ACCOUNTABILITY
By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving success.
Meet Our CEO
A native El Pasoan, Bobbi Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2000 and has worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso (BBBS) since 2001, serving as CEO since 2014. She also joined BetterHelp as a therapist in 2023.
In addition to her current roles, Bobbi Jo is an adjunct professor in the University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Social Work and a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She has extensive experience in case management, crisis counseling, and leadership roles, including serving as an Area Chair for the University of Phoenix’s College of Social Science.
Bobbi Jo has developed and led workshops on mentoring, conflict resolution, and mental health, reflecting her dedication to community support and youth empowerment.
CONTACT Bobbi Jo Ortiz: davisbj_bbbsofep@yahoo.com
Executive Committee
MICHELLE PEDROZA
President
Michelle is a native El Pasoan and has worked at the El Paso Electric Company since 2013. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and in 2023 completed her MBA at New Mexico State University. She began volunteering as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2016 and was named Big Sister of the Year in 2021, an award she holds very near and dear to her heart. She also enjoys giving back to the El Paso community. When she is not working, in school or volunteering, she enjoys traveling, reading, playing volleyball, spending time with family, and traveling some more.
ELISA ARCE
Vice President
Elisa Arce is a native El Pasoan who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at El Paso. She is the Vice President of Marketing at evolve Federal Credit Union and is devoted to giving back to her community. Along with serving on the Board of Directors at BBBS, she has served on the El Paso Regional Council for Make-A-Wish North Texas and has been a Wish granter. She was named Volunteer Fund Raiser of the Year while serving as the committee chair for Walk For Wishes. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two boys, and is a fitness and nutrition enthusiast.
MICHAEL HIDALGO
Treasurer
Mike Hidalgo serves as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager for PNC Bank in El Paso, Texas, assisting commercial banking clients in the West Texas and Southern New Mexico region. Mr. Hidalgo has experience and expertise in accounting, loan operations, underwriting, commercial lending, and portfolio management. Mike is active in his community and passionate about serving especially since El Paso is his hometown. Mike received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance degree from West Texas A&M University. He currently serves on the board of Habitat for Humanity of El Paso, United Way of El Paso, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso, The Humane Society of El Paso, and the EPISD Education Foundation.
MONICA GARCIA-FERNANDEZ
Secretary
Monica Garcia-Fernandez was born in Chihuahua and raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
She attended The University of Texas in El Paso and graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration and a double major in marketing and international business. She then completed her MBA at UTEP with a concentration in management.
Monica is currently the Senior Business Banker, VP at Sunflower Bank where she assists local business owners as a trusted advisor for their financial and business growth needs. She manages a portfolio of clients with a focus on healthcare and professional practices. Monica has been in the Banking industry for 11 years.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and son, and having friends and family over at home.
JADA DEROUEN
Youth Advocacy Council Member & Board Intern
Jada has been part of BBBSEP for over four years as a Little Sister and is now the first ever youth member of our Board of Directors and helping us spearhead our Big Futures initiative and our Youth Advisory Council. Jada and her Big Sister Gaby were such a shining example of the BBBS mission that they received city-wide recognition at the Big Sister and Little Sister of the Year in 2022. Jada is currently a student at El Paso Community College.
Board of Directors
Directors
Charles Villanueva, Sanitize 915
Anson Jordan, U.S. Army & St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church
Anna Whitehead, Park University
Ramon Hernandez, El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department
John Hernandez, Nonprofit Exchange
Marcus Brown, Primergy Solar Management
Michael Hidalgo, PNC Financial Services Group
Daniel Chavarria, T-Mobile
Alexandro Simental, UMC Foundation
Rondriques Jackson, El Paso Behavioral Health Systems
Edythe Payan, El Paso County Public Defender’s Office
Danielle Urbina, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Roxanne Jurado, HCIA
Isela Denton, WestStar Bank
AnaGaby Becerra, Barracuda PR
Iliana Silva, Kendra Scott
Your influence can help us make a BIG difference for El Paso children who need and want a mentor.