VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dennis Yai, Associate General Counsel at Amgen, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Yai brings extensive expertise in corporate governance, securities, and strategic legal counsel, experience that will strengthen the agency’s mission to ignite the potential of youth across Ventura County.
As Associate General Counsel at Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Mr. Yai oversees a broad portfolio of corporate, securities, and governance activities. His responsibilities include advising on SEC compliance, executive compensation, ESG matters, stockholder activism, and high-level public disclosure. Mr. Yai also played a pivotal role in structuring, negotiating, and closing major financing transactions, including cross-border financing in support of Amgen’s acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.
Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Yai was a corporate associate at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York. He graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law, where he served on the Fordham Law Review, and earned his B.A. from UC Berkeley.
“In addition to extraordinary professional expertise, Dennis brings enthusiasm for youth mentoring programs like ours,” said Danica Selvaggio, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. “He understands what it means to be a part of an ecosystem of mentorship and has already demonstrated putting that enthusiasm into action, bringing our BBSVC village closer together.”
Mr. Yai resides in Thousand Oaks with his wife, two sons, and daughter. Outside of work, he can often be found navigating the ever-dynamic world of youth sports.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) has been transforming the lives of local youth since 1970. Through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships, BBSVC empowers young people to realize their full potential. Serving children throughout Ventura County, the organization partners with families, volunteers, schools, and community supporters to create meaningful, life-changing connections. To learn more about how to get involved or support the mission, visit bbsvc.org