Experienced Nonprofit Leader to Begin Role May 11, 2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle is proud to announce the appointment of Sheldon Mitchell as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11, 2026.

Following a thoughtful and comprehensive search process, the Board of Directors unanimously selected Sheldon to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, impact, and community engagement.

Sheldon brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in mission-driven nonprofit organizations, with a proven track record in youth development, community partnerships, organizational growth, and sustainable fundraising leadership. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for young people.

Most recently, Sheldon served as Executive Director of Urban Ministries of Durham, where he led a $4 million-plus organization providing critical services including shelter, food access, workforce development, and recovery programs. During his tenure, he strengthened the organization’s financial sustainability, secured significant new funding opportunities, expanded donor and community partnerships, and successfully guided the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with resilience and innovation.

Earlier in his career, Sheldon held leadership positions with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Miracle Hill Ministries, and the Dayton Urban League. He also brings a particularly meaningful connection to the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters through his previous experience within the Big Brothers Big Sisters network as a Program Director—offering both strategic leadership expertise and firsthand understanding of the transformational power of mentorship.

“Sheldon’s leadership experience, integrity, and passion for serving youth and families made him the clear choice to lead Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle into the future,” said Roger Perry, Board President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle. “We are excited for our community, partners, donors, volunteers, and Littles to experience his vision and commitment to creating lasting impact.”

“I am honored to join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle and look forward to a future where every young person in the Triangle has a mentor,” said Sheldon Mitchell. “Mentorship has the power to transform futures, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. I’m thrilled to be partnering with our staff, board, volunteers, donors, and community leaders to expand our impact and ensure more young people have access to caring mentors and meaningful opportunities.” We are building brighter futures—one relationship at a time.

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, visit bigstri.org.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle: For 25 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle (BBBST), a 501(c)(3)nonprofit, has been Eastern North Carolina’s premier mentoring organization, defending the potential of the future leaders of our community by matching youth (Littles) with committed adult mentors (Bigs). Each time BBBST pairs a child with a role model, we start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential. We believe that all youth have the ability to overcome obstacles, and we advocate for them to explore the endless possibilities of what they can accomplish. We create mentoring relationships that ignite the power, promise of youth, and develop a village of support that helps maximize the likelihood that a Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship will thrive.