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.
Hannah Braley
Program Coordinator Intern
Hannah is a senior at SDSU studying Human Development and Family Studies, after graduation she plans to attend SDSU’s graduate school for Marriage and Family Counseling. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and yellow lab (Bella). Hannah has also been a BCYMP Mentor for a year and a half and enjoys spending time with her Mentee every week.Hannah will be utilizing the Mentoring Space to provide programming for Mentees over the summer. We are very excited for her join our team!
Meet Our Board Members
Landon Fischbach
President
Debra Eilers
Treasurer
Amy Button
Past- President
Deidre Beck
Secretary
Dr. Isaiah Crevier
Fundraising Chair
Mary Kidwiler
Programming Chair
Gena Hult
Shane Andersen
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Mellissa Heerman
Rea McKeown
Brooke Rustman
Ritu Hooda
Matt Tonjum
Heidi Hopewell
Jacks Youth Mentoring Club (JYMC)
Clara Conner
Hailey Sees
Brianna Herold
