Blog Post – National

The Significance of Black Voices in the Education System

⁣In continuation of our celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Caleb Logan, program manager for iMentor Bay Area, to discuss the importance of black voices – especially those of Black men – …

Success Story – Bay Area

Education Was My Beacon

Carol Ashley, an iMentor Bay Area program manager , shares how mentoring changed her life and how her 11th grade students wow her every day...

As a program manager, I make sure these kids are prepared for what life after high school may bring. This work is near and dear to my heart because I'm a first-generation college graduate, and in high school, I had a mentor who helped me get to graduation.

Blog Post – New York City

Postcards from PSP: Ángela

⁣Our “postcards” from students in iMentor’s Post-Secondary Program (PSP) series continues! ⠀ ⠀ This week, meet Ángela: ⠀ “For high school, I went to Marble Hill High School for International Studies in NYC. Currently, I’m …

Announcement – National

iMentor Launches Mentor Education Program

As an outgrowth of iMentor’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, iMentor launched its new Mentor Education Program this week across all four regions.

Blog Post – National

The Importance of Representation in Education: Q&A with Primo Lasana

⁣In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Primo Lasana to discuss the importance of representation and relationships as a Black man in education. ⠀Primo began his career at iMentor as a Program …

Success Story – New York City

"Thank You, Berna!"

Camila, who graduated from Bronx Leadership Academy II in 2019, thanks her mentor.Berna is my mentor and she supported me through my toughest challenges in high school, including passing my geometry Regents Exam. She gave …

Success Story – Chicago

Meet Our Mentors: Xavier Esters

Xavier Esters, a North Grand '20 mentor, is now a few months in to his second year of mentoring Javier, a senior with high hopes of going to college next year. We asked Xavier about …

Blog Post – New York City

Postcards from PSP: Yokairy

Our “postcards” from students in iMentor’s Post-Secondary Program (PSP) series continues! This week, meet Yokairy: Last year I graduated from Marble Hill High School for International Studies in NYC. Currently, I’m a first-year student John …

Blog Post – Bay Area

MLK Day: A Reflection on Service

Gaby Perez is an iMentor Program Manager in Oakland, working with seniors and post-secondary students from Lionel Wilson Prep. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Gaby reflects on the personal significance of Dr …