Executive Assistant

LAUREN HEYDENBERK

I am originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan and have lived in Fort Wayne for 3.5 years. I have an older brother, a younger half-sister, and five older stepsisters. I went from being one of two to one of 8 in my 20's! I love to spend time with my family, especially at our cottage on Gun Lake. I enjoy painting, sewing, singing, and just about any craft. Another fact about me is I worked in veterinary medicine for 5 years. I LOVE animals! 

BRIAN WALLACE

I am a graduate of IPFW and have worked at BBBS since 2015. I came to work at BBBS because I wanted to be a part of an organization that is making a difference in the community. I am from New Haven, a father of two and married to my high school sweetheart.

JACKIE MENARD

I moved to Fort Wayne from Connecticut in 2020 because my fiancé started working here. We love being outdoors, reading and swimming. A graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University with a major in communications, I love working for BBBS and being part of an amazing mission.

GINA KOSTOFF

Life-long Fort Wayne resident Gina Kostoff is an enthusiastic community advocate, focusing her attention on poverty elimination, seniors, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities. With a bachelor’s degree from IPFW and a master’s degree from Ball State University, Gina uses her "can do" attitude and passion for service to find creative, people-focused solutions to unique challenges, whether in her career or in her many volunteer roles.

REGGIE TELEMAQUE

I am a recent Computer Information Systems graduate from the University of Saint Francis class of 2023 (#GoCougs), where I am a part-time Director of Creative for the Athletics department. I have a lovely wife, Victoria, and two dogs, Boss (Great Dane) and Ruby (Husky Pit Mix). I consider myself a "tech enthusiast," and I have gone so far as to teach myself design and editing software. I constantly try to improve what I do and learn new things every day.