https://www.buddymentorclt.com/home-impact daily 1.0 2024-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/1705937696112-A8O84VJ9YFFJ5MNTOSOY/IMG_0076.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/1557194350354-ZO5KHJ8A32MYKLQZRMZV/IMG_0030-1024x768.jpg Home - About Us Buddy/Mentor, Inc began in the fall of 1994 with eight adult mentors working with eight students that Kim Bohannon taught at Barnum Elementary school in the Bridgeport, CT east side. 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The students became more than pupils; they became family. This deep connection fueled the creation of Buddy Mentor in 1994, a program aiming to reach out to these children in a more personal way. Recognizing the profound impact mentors have in all our lives, even if they’re not defined as such, Kim sought to create a structured support system for students. Buddy Mentor has undoubtedly made a lasting difference, not just in the lives of countless children, but also in her own. Though retired from the classroom, Kim continues to work as a part-time facilitator at various challenge courses throughout the Charlotte area. She remains actively involved in the community, serving on the Buddy Mentor board, volunteering at church, and carving out time for passions like golf and cycling. In 2014, Kim brought her dedication full circle by establishing a branch of Buddy Mentor in their new home city of Charlotte, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/eb17a9d4-e056-4731-a466-0a2df8091879/Seth+Twery+March+2014.jpg Staff - Seth Twery Treasurer Mr. Twery is a retired Financial Services industry consultant with 40 years’ experience assisting global financial services firms with the enhancement and transformation of their operations infrastructure and technology environment. In recent years Seth worked with entrepreneurs to develop new machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for financial crime prevention and Anti-Money Laundering. Seth is leveraging his professional experience to support community growth through mentoring the under-served, entrepreneurial awareness and enablement, and preserving our natural resources for recreation across the Charlotte region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/a47c52ad-5503-410c-b295-f53cb80a082f/monsi.jpg Staff - Monserratt Acevedo-Maldonado Secretary Monserratt “Monsi” Acevedo-Maldonado was one of the first graduates of the Charlotte Buddy Mentor Program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/16a439b9-c752-416b-b8ca-f8d78fe8e11e/jim.png Staff - Jim Thompson At Large Jim is honored to join the Buddy Mentor team and serve these exceptional youth as they pursue their life goals and dreams. Alongside his first career in retail and second in real estate, Jim has a long and varied background devoting time and energy to community organizations. He has served on committees and boards of multiple neighborhood associations, Room in the Inn, various addiction recovery groups and a sober living home, professional and personal coaching & mentoring groups, anti racism organizations, and multiple roles in his faith communities from finance to congregational care to pastor search committees. Jim is a devoted advocate for social justice and the queer communities and brings his passion for supporting people wherever they are in their life journeys to Buddy Mentor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/e0c0079f-607b-47b2-8e48-1f39e7d3a2ed/jesse.jpg Staff - Jesse Dotson At-Large Driven by a desire to give back to the community and empower the next generation, Jesse has been with Buddy/Mentor since 2015. His own relatable background fuels his dedication to mentoring children, guiding them through life's challenges with insights gleaned from personal experience. Jesse has leveraged his Software Engineering experience to assist with Buddy/Mentor’s online presence and provide college and career guidance to Buddy’s throughout his time serving as a mentor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/c3404f84-d9f9-460d-ac09-ea9fb1cff7ef/alejandra.jpg Staff - Alejandra Morales At-Large Alejandra Morales is the parent of Buddies in the Charlotte Chapter since its inception. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/37674f14-9b24-4cc1-a7a6-791484d5d12f/NG+headshot+3.jpg Staff - Nicole Gardner At-Large Nicole Gardner is an award-winning attorney and founder of Gardner Skelton. When Nicole joined Buddy/Mentor, her buddy was in the fourth grade. Now, more than seven years later, Nicole has seen her buddy graduate from the program. Service in the Gardner household is a family affair, and both of Nicole’s teenage daughters have signed on to mentor, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ccdc96c67713500010ac61a/45d7c592-fd22-41da-b99d-0848dc5d1942/MirandaDavisHeadshot.jpg Staff - Miranda Davis At-Large A freelance graphic designer and stay-at-home mom, Miranda has been a mentor with the Charlotte chapter since it’s inception. Miranda’s journey to mentorship began early, with summers spent volunteering as a Girl Scout camp counselor, then working as a full-time nanny. She later honed her skills at Central Piedmont Community College studying Advertising and Graphic Design. This led to a fulfilling career in marketing, where she found her passion for creative problem-solving and collaboration. https://www.buddymentorclt.com/donate daily 0.75 2024-02-05 https://www.buddymentorclt.com/new-page daily 0.75 2024-02-05 https://www.buddymentorclt.com/introduction-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09