Staff

Ali Teesdale
Executive Director
Ali has been with BCYMP since 2020. She stepped into the Executive Director position in November 2021. Ali holds a M.A of Public Administration, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S. in Psychology, and is a certified trained presenter in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Ali has long been focused on helping people, as volunteering was encouraged by her parents growing up. Her history working and serving non-profits has given her an appreciation for the impact volunteer efforts can have within a community. Upon graduation, Ali took a strong interest in serving youth and their well-being which eventually led her to working with BCYMP. Ali is grateful to be a mom to two young kids and wife to Tony. Together they enjoy getting out and about in Brookings (with a coffee in hand), and frequently visit the Children's Musuem or Dakota Nature Park.

Mikayla Bottelberghe
Volunteer & Family Engagement Coordinator
Mikayla has been with BCYMP since 2021. As the Volunteer and Family Engagement Coordinator she trains Mentors to be successful in their role. Additionally, she acts as an avenue of support for each Mentor, Mentee, and Mentee's family; guiding everyone involved through the mentoring experience. Mikayla has her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Rehabilitation Services from South Dakota State University. Mikayla has a passion for working with youth and gives her personal time to be a Mentor to a middle school student. When not working, she enjoys many activities that Brookings has to offer such as going for bike rides in the Dakota Nature Park, visiting McCrory Gardens with family, and has been a long time fan of Cubby's.

Alaina Berger
Program Intern & Staff Mentor
Alaina has recently joined BCYMP in May 2022. As the Program Intern and Staff Mentor this includes On-Site mentoring that consists of activities with small groups sessions and 1:1 mentoring at the office. With this opportunity, Mentees and their family will have our support through this mentoring experience. Alaina has finished her Junior year at South Dakota State University majoring in Human Development and Family Studies; minoring in Mental Health Services. Alaina has had multiple experiences working with youth. In her free time, Alaina likes to spend her time doing many activities that involve family and friends and enjoys the Brookings atmosphere.
Meet Our Board Members

Amy Button
President

Debra Eilers
Treasurer

Dave Hopewell
Vice President

Landon Fischbach
Secretary

Dr. Isaiah Crevier
Fundraising Chair

Mary Kidwiler
Programming Chair

Ritu Hooda
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Shane Andersen
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Mellissa Heerman

Nikki Eining

Rea McKeown

Regan Carlson

Jim Ducker
