About uS

As Chief Program & Innovation Officer, Michael Coughlin oversees all program initiatives, strategic planning, program evaluation, and volunteer/family recruitment. Michael has been with BBBS of NYC for 14 years where he’s implemented new evaluation methods, developed a mentoring app helping mentors develop more impactful mentoring relationships, and created a targeted volunteer recruitment technique now recognized as a national best practice.

Michael holds a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Joseph’s College of Maine.

As Chief Corporate Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Priya Singh oversees the management and growth of corporate partnerships. Priya cultivates partnerships to provide corporate mentorship programs for our youth, while also focusing on securing general corporate contributions, sponsorships, and cause-related marketing activations. Priya has been a successful non-profit leader for over 15 years. During her tenure at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Priya has held leadership roles in the Community Based department, Workplace Mentoring department and Corporate Engagement department. Her experience across these departments gives her unique insight into the experiences of Littles, Bigs, and corporate partners.

Priya completed her Bachelors degree in Psychology at Stony Brook University, and her Masters degree at New York University, focused on Industrial Organizational Psychology. Priya was born in Guyana and migrated to New York when she was five years old. Her experience as an immigrant has driven her pursuit to ensure youth have access to mentors and resources so they can achieve their full potential. In her free time, Priya enjoys traveling and has visited 6 continents! She loves to read and spend time with her dog, Teddy.

As the CPTO, Salomé provides leadership and strategic vision for talent acquisition, staff learning, career development, compensation and benefits, diversity, equity and inclusion, HR compliance, and employee relations. Her ultimate goal is to maximize the company’s investment in human capital, driving innovation that not only promotes internal cohesion and synergy among all departments, but that also creates a platform to elevate employees to become effective leaders within the organization. For the past 10 years, Salomé has been a successful nonprofit HR leader excelling in employee relations, always striving to be a force of change in providing an outstanding employee experience while utilizing the latest technology to do so. This includes everything from candidate experience, onboarding, employee engagement, performance evaluation, learning and growth, and career development. Salomé's prior HR practitioner experiences have seeded in her the need and urgency to always be inclusive, transparent, and accountable in her work. Moreover, she brings significant experience and passion for working with youth-serving organizations.

Salomé serves as the liaison to the Board of Trustees Human Resources Committee and drives strategic policy updates and changes at the organization. She holds a degree in Operation Management from Baruch College and a Human Resources generalist degree from C.W. Post LIU. Salomé currently lives In Long Island with her family where she loves going on hiking trails with her daughters and enjoys reading romance, suspense, thrillers, transformational nonfiction, and contemporary fiction.

As Chief Financial Officer, Laurie oversees and directs financial strategy for BBBS of NYC. For the past 10 years, she has been a successful nonprofit leader excelling in organizational financial health, budget management, and leveraging technology to create strong financial infrastructures. Laurie’s financial practices are informed by prior HR practitioner experience; she always strives to be anti-racist, transparent, and accountable in her work. Laurie also brings significant experience and passion for working with youth-serving organizations. She has committed her career to ensuring equitable futures for young people. Laurie earned her Bachelor of Arts from Curry College and Master of Public Administration from Framingham State University. She is also a graduate of Columbia Business School’s Senior Leaders Program and a New York Peace Institute-trained Mediator. Originally from Boston, she moved to New York City 5 years ago. She loves spending time with her dog, Lilly, and reading suspense, thrillers, and contemporary fiction.

As Chief of Staff, Jordan contributes to BBBS of NYC’s strategic initiatives and organizational development. His focus is on pushing forward the company’s mission while ensuring values alignment. Jordan oversees marketing and communication, working to strengthen the brand’s presence and outreach. He is also involved in shaping and implementing strategic plans at BBBS of NYC, aiming to improve organizational performance. Working with the leadership team, Jordan helps deliver training and assess initiatives that contribute to a positive and cohesive workplace. In his role as Board liaison, Jordan manages board communications, coordinates meeting logistics, and supports the trustees to ensure effective governance and strategic consistency. Outside the office, Jordan enjoys traveling with his husband, cooking, and spending time outdoors.