Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
Marcus Allen, currently serves as CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region and Senior Fellow at Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. Marcus has held various board member positions and executive roles in organizations such as United Way, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, ACHIEVEability, and VisionQuest. Marcus graduated with a BS in Psychology from Temple University and earned an MBA in Technology Management and Business Administration from the University of Phoenix - Philadelphia Campus.
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.