Today, one in three youth in America is growing up without a sustained adult mentor in their lives. In the Milwaukee area, over 500 young people are currently waiting to be matched with a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. The Game Changers initiative unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today by creating awareness, access and opportunity through mentorship.
Travis Beckum
Former Wisconsin Badger, Super Bowl XLVI Champion
Charlie Berens
Comedian and Emmy Award Winning Journalist
Carole Meekins
Emmy Award Winning Journalist
Rasheed Walker
Green Bay Packers Offensive Tackle
Who was/is a Game Changer in your life?
My Mother growing up was my biggest supporter. She believed in me when no one else did.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An NFL Player
Why is mentoring important to you?
We all have a story. Within that story is a journey. I want to be able to help the younger generation navigate the highs and the lows.
Who was/is a Game Changer in your life?
Dad. He instilled the importance of a strong work ethic.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Paleontologist
What's the best advice you've ever received, or advice you wish your younger self had received?
Try to do better today than you did yesterday.
Who was/is a Game Changer in your life?
Parents and professors.
What's a hobby or passion of yours outside of your career?
Reading, writing, hiking, cooking
What's the best advice you've ever received, or advice you wish your younger self had received?
1. Life is not fair. 2. Never underestimate the power of a smile!
SHARE STORIES
Game Changers leverage the powerful stories of their lived experiences to inspire young people through media, digital content, and thought leadership opportunities.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Game Changers take the movement to the next level by opening doors to their networks to help generate public and donor support.
CREATE EXPERIENCES
Game Changers provide youth with exclusive access to once in a lifetime VIP experience that show them what's possible and affirm the journey it takes to get there.
