2026 Mentors of the Month

BEST Kids is proud to recognize Obinna “Obi” Okonkwo as our Mentor of the Month for his dedication to helping youth build confidence, resilience, and purpose.
Obi became a mentor because he believes every young person deserves encouragement and opportunities to reach their full potential. One of his favorite mentoring moments was helping his mentee work through a challenging painting activity, teaching the importance of perseverance and asking for help when needed.
For Obi, the most rewarding part of mentoring is seeing the “lightbulb moments” when youth discover new interests, build confidence, and realize what they are capable of achieving.
Thank you, Obi, for your commitment to empowering youth and helping create brighter futures through mentorship.

Mentor of the Year & Match of the Year:
​Rob and Allen

BEST Kids Mentoring is proud to honor Rob as our Mentor of the Year and celebrate Rob and Allen as our Match of the Year.For the past three years, Rob has demonstrated unwavering dedication and heart in his role as a mentor.
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Encouraged to step into mentorship, Rob answered the call and was matched with Allen in April 2023. Since then, the two have built a powerful bond rooted in trust, consistency, and genuine connection.
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In addition to his mentorship, Rob works with AKLU, a valued BEST Kids partner that has sponsored our Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run for six consecutive years, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting youth in our community.

We are incredibly proud of Rob and Allen and celebrate the inspiring mentorship journey they continue to build together.

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