Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
Jax Gitzes is a Grants Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Institutional Relations Manager and Grant Writer at MANNA and Development Officer at Pro Bono Net. Jax also has experience as a Communications Graduate Intern at Physicians for Human Rights and Special Events and Development Graduate Intern at Immigration Equality. Additionally, they have worked as an After School Program Instructor at Edmunds Elementary School and as a Communications Agent/Fundraiser at Ursinus College Phonathon. Jax holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Politics, and History from Ursinus College.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region is a donor-supported organization that enriches, encourages and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe, one-to-one mentoring relationships. Volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister is about making a measurable difference in a child’s life by sharing new perspectives and experiences. Serving Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in PA and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties in NJ, nearly 4,000 children annually are more successful socially and academically because of the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region. Visit us at www.independencebigs.org.