TAMPA, Fla., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big
Sisters of America (BBBSA), the nation's preeminent one-to-one
youth mentoring organization, today announced the election of its
newest Board member, Centene Corporation [Centene] (NYSE: CNC)
Executive Vice President (EVP) of External Affairs, Jonathan Dinesman. Centene, a leading healthcare
enterprise focused on transforming the health of the communities it
serves, has been a long-time partner of BBBSA.
Dinesman oversees Federal and State Government Relations;
Centene's political action committee; Public Policy; Strategic
Partnerships; Corporate Communications; and the Centene
Foundation. He has been a long-standing advocate for BBBSA's
partnership with Centene, which includes local mentorship programs
focused on mental health and wellness programming for underserved
youth in communities nationwide. The organizations share a
commitment to creating healthy and safe communities and have worked
closely on initiatives that increase access to programs, resources
and mentor opportunities, such as the Strong Youth Strong
Communities events with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and bringing
BBBSA to Uvalde, Texas following
the tragic school shooting in 2022.
"As we continue to grow our national board, leaders like
Jonathan Dinesman bring decades of
valuable perspectives and experiences that will help advance access
to mentorship for all young people," said BBBSA's National Board
Chair, Michael Carrel.
Dinesman's career began more than 25 years ago and spans state
and federal relations roles in both corporate and government
settings. In his earliest role as a Senior Policy Advisor at the
Arizona House of Representatives,
he drafted and helped pass the most comprehensive health insurance
reform package in the state's history. Since 2008, he's been an
integral part of Centene's uniquely local approach and focus on
transforming the health of communities by providing access to
quality healthcare for one in 15 Americans. Dinesman actively helps
Centene Corporation deliver on its mission to support communities
with access to quality care through community partnerships with
organizations like BBBSA.
"I am excited to join BBBSA, an organization that shares
Centene's commitment to fostering a healthy future for our youth
and their families, regardless of circumstances," said EVP of
External Affairs at Centene, Jon
Dinesman. "The success I have had over my professional
career is directly related to the profound impact a mentor had on
me. I will always be grateful for the guidance, support and time he
invested in me. It is my great honor to do my part in serving our
youth and young adults – enabling them to achieve their full
potential."
"Our partners, like Centene, create invaluable opportunities for
young people, empowering them to live healthier lives. Jon has
already made a meaningful contribution to our partnership, and I'm
excited to watch him continue this impact in this expanded role on
the BBBSA Board," said President and CEO of BBBSA, Artis Stevens. "I am excited to welcome Jon's
extraordinary passion for mentorship to our organization and I look
forward to the expertise he will bring to the board."
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Founded in
1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest and most experienced
youth mentoring organization in the
United States. Our mission is to create and support
mentoring relationships that help all young people reach their
potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters' evidence-based approach is
designed to foster positive outcomes from kindergarten into
adulthood, enabling every young person we engage and support to
dream bigger and have greater confidence, higher educational
achievement, professional success, and lasting, fulfilling
relationships. We have more than 230 local affiliated agencies
serving over 5,000 communities across all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. For more
information, visit: www.bbbs.org.
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