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Welcome to the Best Buddies Alumni Association!

With over 400,000 terrific Alumni around the globe, we are an awesome force for change within the disability movement! A special THANKS to our Alumni for their incredible support, dedicated time and exceptional efforts while involved with Best Buddies!

  • Reconnect with Best Buddies friends
  • Offer Mentorship Opportunities
  • Identify Jobs for Best Buddies Jobs Participants
  • Exchange Ideas and Experiences
  • Get Alumni News & Best Buddies Career Opportunities
  • Support the Alumni Fund and so much more!

News & Events

What to do after Graduation

How to continue your involvement with Best Buddies after you graduate.

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Virtual Friendship Walk

Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk

The Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Saturday, June 20, 2020

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Staff Profiles

Jennifer Allen

WE’RE CAPABLE… After an accident that left her father with a traumatic brain injury, Jennifer Allen, Best Buddies’ Director of International Programs, was inspired to unite and spread friendship for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). “I know how important and sometimes challenging friendships can be for people with […]

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David Quilleon

In often segregated landscapes including school and work, the need and dependency for friendships is vital. Oftentimes, introducing and navigating those friendships are near impossible or unattainable for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – but we know inclusion matters and makes a difference. We sat down with the […]

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Tessie Gonzalez

Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger than you? Beyond what you initially could have imagined and make a difference that would last a lifetime and inspire change? We sat down with Tessie Ann Gonzalez, Best Buddies’ Programs Supervisor of South Florida, to discuss how she […]

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Emma LaCosse

Emma LaCosse, Director of Operations and Programs, shares how Best Buddies’ mission has changed her life and the lives of her friends with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). When did you first get involved with Best Buddies? During my freshman year of college. What was your inspiration to become a […]

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Kate Slattery

Best Buddies Wisconsin’s Program Manager, Kate Slattery, opens up about the Best Buddies mission and how she’s witnessed and been a part of programs that develop lifelong friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). “It was a very empowering moment to see such young children with kind hearts, […]

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Who We Are

The BBAA is a community is comprised of participants who were involved in a Best Buddies friendship program, including Middle School, High School, College or E-Buddies.

Get Involved with the BBAA

Hire a Buddy

Help place a Buddy in a job with your employer or identify employers who are interested in offering jobs to Buddies.

Career Opportunities

If the inspiration of your Best Buddies experience continues to empower your life, take the next step in your commitment to inclusion and join our fun, creative and mission-focused team of staff across the country because we’re looking for talent like you.

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Connect

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Volunteer

Continue to volunteer for Best Buddies by participating in the Citizens friendship program or E-Buddies friendship program.
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