VENTURA COUNTY — After over 34 years as the Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC), Lynne West has decided that the timing is right to retire from her role. Over her tenure, Ms. West has led the local agency as well as served as a Big Sisters to her Little, Juanita, for over a decade. She has also sat on state and national committees that have allowed her to use her voice for the betterment of the entire Big Brothers Big Sisters federation.
At the close of 2021, BBSVC is able to celebrate Ms. West’s retirement with the acknowledgement that the local agency will be recognized for achieving Gold Standard, a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America designation for BBBS agencies that go above and beyond best practice standards through youth mentorship.
“BBSVC is a strong, resilient, and adaptable organization that is poised to become even more significant and impactful in the years ahead,” says Ms. West. “I have appreciated working with many talented individuals over the years that includes staff, Board Directors, Bigs, Littles, and community leaders. I can’t imagine working anywhere else that would have allowed me to feel that I was making a difference every single day in the life of those who needs us most.”
Ms. West is succeeded in the role by Danica Selvaggio, BBSVC’s current Vice President of Programs, who will begin as CEO on January 1, 2022.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) has been serving youth in the area through one-to-one mentoring relationships for over 50 years. A leading organization since 1970, BBSVC is a gold standard and quality award affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS), the nation’s oldest, largest, and most effective youth mentoring program.