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Meet Our Team.
We are excited to introduce you to the incredible individuals who make our team unique. Our culture is built on passion, dedication, and a shared commitment to fostering positive change in our communities. Here’s a closer look at who we are and what drives us.
Brendan May is the Executive Director of BFIT Big Dreams Youth Inc. in Charlotte, NC. With extensive experience in youth development, exercise science, and community health. Brendan has a proven track record in program management, coaching, and non-profit leadership. He holds multiple certifications, including from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and AmeriHealth, and has completed Duke University’s Non-Profit Management course. Brendan's dedication to empowering underserved communities through holistic wellness and education is evident in his leadership, outreach, and mentoring roles. Additionally, he has been an active high school football coach and substance abuse prevention specialist, contributing to the personal and academic growth of young people.
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Hello! My name is Amber Hoff. I currently work as an elementary school literacy teacher and am the proud director of BFIT BIG Dreams Inc. My educational background includes a Bachelor
degree in Psychology and Minor in Urban Youth & Communities. My passion has always been helping people and encouraging our youth to be “good humans”; which I fulfill in both of my
roles, as a Title 1 educator and as director of the BFIT organization. I heavily engage in my community in hopes to create sustainable positive change and equity for all. For the past 4 years, my work has been dedicated to serving disadvantaged communities, and providing
underserved children with diverse experiences that are designed to empower them to dream big.
Laurie Sman is the Treasurer of BFIT Big Dreams Youth Inc. With a background in business administration and accounting, Laurie brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) and RBC Royal Bank. Transitioning into the hospitality industry, she managed a restaurant for a decade before starting her own business. Laurie excels in planning, budgeting, and management. She is dedicated to honoring the duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer's office to the best of her ability.
Ms. Marian Myers has been a resident of
Charlotte, NC for 30 years and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). She is a NC certified teacher and has taught Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Northridge Middle School for 11 years. She participates in the Tutoring Scholars (TS), Beginning Teachers Mentoring (BTM) and the NCCAT Professional Learning programs. Ms. Myers recently completed a rigorous Charlotte Teachers Institute (CTI) program. She has several years of experience with community engagement working with National PTA, Junior Achievement and other community agencies. She has strong leadership, communication, technical and teamwork skills.
Terence Cunningham Jr. was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, and currently serves as a Strength Training Teacher at Harding University High School. He has been a part of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools since 2014. A former collegiate athlete and graduate of Virginia Union University (B.S. in Computer Science), Terence also served in the U.S. Army for 8 years. He holds a Master’s in Recreation & Sports Science from Ohio University. Passionate about education and impacting lives, Terence resides in Mount Holly, NC, with his family.
Born in Boomer, West Virginia, She is a mother of two wonderful children, ages 24, and 17. She is passionate about helping others. Traletta works with individuals who have criminal backgrounds, connecting them with meaningful employment and resources, to help reach their personal and professional goals. She is the Chief Visionary Officer and Founder of Erika’s Closet, a grassroots organization that assists justice involved individuals with clothing, job coaching, and other essential items needed to transition back into the community. She is also the CEO of Another Level Staffing LLC, that provides second chance direct hire placement and they also provide training and development to employers,jobseekers with barriers to employment, and other nonprofits that service formerly incarcerated job seekers.
