MATCH SUPPORT TEAM
NICOLE PENAR
Program Director
260-456-1600 x2272
Bio: A lifetime Fort Wayne resident, Nicole played golf and softball at Notre Dame College before graduating from Purdue with a degree in organizational leadership and supervision. She volunteers for many local non-profits, and she and husband Chris have daughter Madeline and son Henry and two dogs.
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MYLES MAYFIELD
Training & Program Development Coordinator
260-456-1600 x 2528
Bio: Always a charismatic, people person, since graduating from Ball State University I have worked in human services, first in law enforcement and now in social work and training. I enjoy helping support people so they can be the best versions of themselves as I too learn to do the same.
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UNDER A YEAR
CINDY SCHREIBER
Team Lead-Under a Year Match Support
260-456-1600 x 2235
Bio: Graduating from college, I wanted a position working with youth in a positive manner. Over half of my life has been here at BBBS! I have four children – Hanna 21, Corey 13, Laini (the dog) 11, and Ellie (the other dog) age 21 months I love that I’m able to work for an agency with youth and volunteers.
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JASSMINE MORENO
Under a Year Match Support Specialist
260-456-1600 x2223
Bio: A Fort Wayne-native, I received my Human Services degree from Purdue Fort Wayne in December 2017. I’ve always had a passion for helping children thrive no matter their circumstances, and BBBS was just the place for me. I enjoy binging Criminal Minds, spending time with my family and my Little, and shopping.
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DESTINI STEPHENS
Under a Year Match Support Specialist
260-456-1600 x 2236
Bio: A Fort Wayne-native and an Indiana Tech graduate in psychology, I’m living the mom life with a boy and a girl and I love to dance, especially with my children. I like to read history and psychology books, and my favorite color is pink. I also have my own small business, a skincare line called “Mommy Natural.”
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OVER A YEAR
Cale Gerst
Over a Year Match Support Specialist
260-456-1600 x 2296
I’m from Noble County but I’ve made Fort Wayne my home. I’m a husband, musician, and cyclist! I’ve been working within our local community for over 3 years now, and it has been immensely rewarding. I’m very excited to be making a difference at Big Brothers Big Sisters!
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Regan O'Shaughnessy
Over a Year Match Support Specialist
260-456-1600 x 2253
Bio: Born and raised in Fort Wayne, returning after graduation, and COVID making me. Blessed to have 3 pet children Gari, Kevin, and Arthur who occupy most of my free time. I have had a passion for working with kids and helping them reach their full potential. Working at BBBS helps me ignite that passion.
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Veronica Engle
Over a Year Match Support Specialist
260-456-1600 x 2276
After graduating from Ball State in 2019, I worked with Fort Wayne families as a case manager and I came to BBBS to continue this line of work. I love spending time with my black cat, Olive, and watching bad movies.
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BIG FUTURES
KAYLA WRIGHT
Match Support Specialist: Big Futures
260-456-1600 x 2238
I graduated from Indiana University with degrees in sociology and women’s studies. I love that my job allows me to help so many people within my own community. I like spending most of my time with my two black cats, Gucci and Goose.
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BAILEE GLASS
Match Support Specialist: Big Futures
260-456-1600 x 2261
Bio: A Grace College graduate with a strong value for a healthy community, my roots are Wisconsin, but my heart is here. With youth development experience in various settings, I value cultivating relationships to fuel the potential of youth at BBBS. I enjoy hammocking, movie nights in, and my dogs. On Wisconsin!
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CASSIDY SENSOW
Match Support Specialist: Big Futures
260-456-1600 x 9007
I love working with people and helping others, which is what brought me to work for BBBS. I am from New Carlisle IN and a Ball State graduate – Chirp! Chirp!
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CHRISSY McCLOUD
Match Support Specialist: Big Futures
260-456-1600 x 2530
Bio: Graduating from Ball State in 2017, I spent 3 years working as a mental health case manager, recently making the jump to BBBS. I enjoy talking to so many people every day and helping them as much as I can. My favorite color is DARK purple, My 2 Beagles are my best friends, and I love Grey’s Anatomy!
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PROGRAM
MIRANDA JACKSON
Match Support Coordinator
260-456-1600 x 2323
Bio: A graduate of Bishop Luers High School, I went to IPFW a little bit for Human Services and worked as a Pizza Hut server for 10 years. I started at Big Brothers Big Sisters at the beginning of November and have loved every minute of it. My favorite color is purple, I love to read everything and I have three fat cats.
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PAYTON BURRIS
Program Assistant
260-456-1600 x 2275
Bio: Blessed by my beloved kitten, Tater-tot, who just so happens to be one of the cutest little demons you have ever seen. A student at Purdue Fort Wayne majoring in Human Services, I came to BBBS because I can contribute to my community by doing what I am passionate about -- helping others. 
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JAREN HARMON
Match Activities Coordinator
260-456-1600 x 2290
Bio: Hosting Match Activities every day is a little different and I get to enjoy the fun alongside our matches! I have one fur baby Nina, a Pitbull mix who is the sweetest big ball of energy around. You can normally find me exploring Fort Wayne, binge watching a reality TV show or listening to True Crime podcasts!