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February 12, 2025Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Announces New CEO
The board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region has appointed Keila dos Santos as CEO, following the eight months of work she did as the organization’s Systems Integration and Growth Strategist.
For nearly 20 years, dos Santos has built a career at the intersection of business development, digital strategy, and social impact, helping organizations transform instability into opportunity. In her new role, she is charged with partnering with the board to establish a clear strategic vision, set long-term goals, and develop actionable plans, aligning the organization’s mission and community impact. BBBS Capital Region creates and supports relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth through one-to-one community-based matches and site-based programming at elementary schools, high schools, and local colleges.
“Over the past several months, Keila has been instrumental in running the day-to-day operations of Big Brothers and ensuring that our mission remains at the forefront of everything we do,” said BBBS Capital Region Board Chair David Kubikian in announcing her appointment.
“In the time she has been associated with Big Brothers, she has demonstrated remarkable leadership, while effectively managing the organization and driving progress,” Kubikian added.
“Throughout her career, Keila has been deeply involved in community development and service-based leadership, using her expertise in systems thinking, business development, and product strategy to drive real impact. Keila and Big Brothers are a perfect match,” Kubikian said.
Prior to joining Big Brothers Big Sisters, dos Santos was the principal of TGC Consulting Group, a digital strategy firm committed to supporting socially impactful startups and driving inclusive economic development in Austin, TX during the pandemic.
Earlier in her career, she was the founder and executive director of Indigo Solutions, a market development non-profit focused on pioneering digital enablement strategies and network-based marketing for under-represented entrepreneurs in creative industries like sculpture, music, and eco-tourism.
A graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Social Science, dos Santos also earned a certificate in Digital Business Strategy from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
