Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement News

Celebrating Mentees and Mentors of the Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program

Congratulations to the Fall/Winter cohort of Mentees and Mentors who participated in the Emerging Leaders Mentor Program! This amazing program helps emerging volunteer engagement professionals connect, share best practices, and position themselves as leaders in the field through ongoing professional development and skills building. Since the program’s inception in 2018, over 100 Mentees have benefitted by participating!

This program features a six-month mentorship pairing emerging leaders with seasoned professionals to encourage leadership skills development, support career growth, and broaden industry networks. Mentees set clear goals at the outset and draw on their Mentor’s experience and guidance to achieve them.

Congrats to all the Mentees who participated in this round of the program:

Kristin Keckler-Alexander
Collin Kind
Jovany Otero
Rachel Ameresekere
Noah Chan
Colleen O'Hara
Rebecca Mwambi
Samantha Gallagher
Jessie Walters
Alayza Cervantes

Thank you to my program co-lead Kim Soto, Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement at San Diego Humane Society, and to the valued Mentors who shared their time and expertise with our emerging leaders. Thank you:

Beth Steinhorn
Kelly Mortvedt
Corina Sandler
Donna Martin
Jenn Forristal
Caroline Norris
Elizabeth Pawloski
Melissa Pletcher
Jason Frenzel
Meagan Beattie

AL!VE remains committed to fostering leadership in volunteer engagement by offering high-quality professional development opportunities. Registration for the next cohort of the Emerging Leaders Mentor Program will launch in August for Mentors and September for Mentees, and the program will take place from October 2024 through March 2025, continuing AL!VE’s mission to empower professionals in the field.

For more information about all AL!VE’s Emerging Leaders Mentor Program, visit https://www.volunteeralive.org/mentorship_programs.php.

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