Meet the 2023 MENTOR of the Year Award Recipients
From Buffalo to Brooklyn, mentoring organizations have been sending us inspiring nominations that share the stories of remarkable...
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- May 17
A Legacy of Kindness: Dr. Guerrero & Ruby’s Mentoring Story
No individual had a greater impact on Ruby's high school experience than her mentor, Dr. Arlene Guerrero—known to students as “Dr. G.”
- Apr 27
Training Takeaways: Creating Spaces of Joy
What’s a secret to successful mentoring? Fun! Learn how to leverage the power of play to create meaningful connections with young people.
- Mar 22
Princess Chambers: Empowering Girls Through Prom, the Pandemic, and Beyond
The Brooklyn-based nonprofit works to rebuild girls’ confidence — and their mentoring program — following the challenges of the pandemic.
- Jan 13
Mentoring Brings Passions to Life
Three inspiring mentors use shared activities to build mentees' trust, boost confidence, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Dec 14, 2022
From Campus to Career: Powering Opportunities for Young People After the Pandemic
Explore the impact of the pandemic on college internships and how we can ensure all students have access to professional opportunities.
- Nov 3, 2022
Building to a Bright Future: Jimmy & Ben's Mentoring Story
Jimmy helps his mentee Ben prepare for a bright future, as the Buffalo natives embrace their similarities and learn from each other.
- Jun 9, 2022
The Power of Peer Mentoring: Charlotte & Misha’s Mentoring Story
Charlotte, a 2021 Mentor of the Year nominee, and her mentee, Misha, find strength in their shared experiences as single parents.
- May 24, 2022
Finding Family in an Unfamiliar Place: Michael & Ruben's Mentoring Story
A recipient of the 2021 MENTOR of the Year Awards, Michael, a workplace supervisor turned mentor, earned the trust of his mentee.
- May 11, 2022
Number One Fan: Dalphine and Sydney's Mentoring Story
Meet Sydney and her mentor! With Dalphine’s encouragement, Sydney found her voice on and off the stage – and made her mentor her #1 fan!
- Mar 30, 2022
Empowering Girls and Inspiring Women: Nandi & Lynn’s Mentoring Story
How a young girl inspired her mentor, and how the mentor returned the favor through empowerment and friendship!
- Mar 10, 2022
The Return of Mentoring: Prioritizing Relationships in this Long Island Middle School
A social worker at Dodd Middle School, Cindy Perez, partners with MENTOR New York for consultation to rebuilt Dodd's mentoring program.
- Feb 25, 2022
The Power of Sponsorship in the Workplace
Andrea Elder-Howell and Vaughn L. McKoy's story of sponsorship in the workplace and the difference it can make.
- Feb 9, 2022
Gaining the Confidence to Accomplish Anything: Juliana & Niya’s Mentoring Story
What started out as an academic mentoring relationship, blossomed into a meaningful friendship that lasts even today as Niya attends college
- Jan 26, 2022
Journey to the Board: How Morgan Slade Paved the Way From a Young Board to the Board of Directors
From a peer leader in her Princeton, NJ community to a leader now on MENTOR New York’s Board of Directors, Morgan Slade, is making her mark.
- Jan 12, 2022
When The Mentee Becomes A Mentor: Kavell & Imran’s Mentoring Story
Through mentoring, Imran gained a friend and supporter. Like his mentor Kavell, Imran aspires to become a mentor himself in the future.
- Dec 14, 2021
9 Ways to Celebrate National Mentoring Month
Since 2002, the Mentoring Movement unites in celebration of National Mentoring Month.
- Nov 23, 2021
Growing Together: Jim & Brandon’s Mentoring Story
When the pandemic hit, Brandon and Jim had only been matched for six months, but they still sustained and grew their relationship!
- Nov 17, 2021
An Oasis in the Pandemic: Robin & Anaya’s Mentoring Story
Driven by the desire to branch out and meet new people in different professions, Anaya joined Her Honor Mentoring Program and met Robin.
- Oct 18, 2021
Part Three: Do’s and Don’ts of Back-to-School this Fall 2021
Part three of tips and resources to help faculty, teachers, and students prepare for this unusual back-to-school season.
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