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Mentoring Matters Conference
Join New York’s premier learning experience for mentoring and youth development professionals on March 15, 2024! This year's theme, "Mentoring Can Do That", highlights the transformative power of mentoring to address critical issues for our young people, from loneliness and mental health to racial equity and academic advancement.
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Keynote & Youth Panels
To lift voices in our field.
Centering on authentic relationship-driven approaches with equity and joy as the foundation.
Practice-Based Workshops
To reflect on, inform, and develop practice.
Practitioners apply knowledge to real-life situations through case studies and professional discussion.
Breakout Sessions
To elevate promising practices in the field.
Attendees have the opportunity to come together to discuss workshop learnings and how to implement them within their organizations.
Program Agenda
MORNING PROGRAM
Morning Plenary
Keynote Q&A
We kick off the conference with a keynote conversation that dives deep into the intersection of identity and impactful mentoring relationships, setting the stage for a day of meaningful dialogue and practical insights.
Morning Panel
Seniors as Mentors
Delve into the untapped potential of engaging seniors in mentorship roles, as we learn how to harness the wisdom and experience of the baby-boomer generation to empower young lives. We'll also discuss the critical supports and training needed to make these intergenerational mentoring relationships authentic and impactful.
Morning Workshops
Choose from a range of workshops focusing on timely, practice-oriented topics such as Building an Expertise Ecosystem; Creating Affirming Spaces for Young People; The Intersection of Social Justice, Arts Education; and Relationship-Driven Work.
Keynote Fireside Chat
Raising Capital Resources
MENTOR New York CEO Brenda Jimenez sits down with nonprofit consultant Rhea Wong to dissect the current landscape of fundraising—with a focus on strategies for small programs operating on tight budgets.
Open Space Conversation
Open Spaces create a dynamic environment for conference attendees to network, connect with one another, and engage in thoughtful discussions to reflect on and share insights gained from the sessions.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
Afternoon Workshops
Choose from a range of workshops focusing on timely, practice-oriented topics such as Building an Expertise Ecosystem; Creating Affirming Spaces for Young People; The Intersection of Social Justice, Arts Education; and Relationship-Driven Work.
Open Space Conversation
Open Spaces create a dynamic environment for conference attendees to network, connect with one another, and engage in thoughtful discussions to reflect on and share insights gained from the sessions.
Youth Panel
Peer Mentoring in Action
Our inspiring youth panelists offer concrete examples of peer mentoring's transformative power. Hear directly from those who have been positively impacted by mentorship and leave with actionable insights to enrich your program.
This conference was definitely a reminder for me that we need to incorporate our students’ voices in projects within our organization.
Dan Gonzalez, Program Associate, Minds Matter NYC
Speakers
Stay tuned as we announce more panelists and presenters in our 2024 lineup.
See past speakers for a preview of the expertise you can expect.
