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
Blake Eason
News Anchor
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?
A huge mentor of mine was my 5th-grade teacher, Mr. Edwards. When I was in 5th grade, I found myself getting in trouble, competing for attention I wasn't getting at home. Mr. Edwards told me for the first time that I was a leader and I could use it for good or bad, but ultimately it was my choice. This conversation changed the direction of my life.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be everything from a teacher to an astronaut. It's funny how my job as a news anchor allows me to learn and share something new every day. The only thing missing is to visit space on-assignment!
Why is mentoring important to you?
Mentoring is important to me because it allows us to see something in a young person that they might not yet see in themselves. We have a unique opportunity to remind a young person of who they are and who they can become.
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.
