iMentor Blog

Press – National

A Lack Of Workforce Diversity Is Hurting Us All. That’s Why We Are Building A Diverse Talent Pipeline In Chicago.

Forbes

Jun 02, 2022 By Nina Longino, Executive Director of iMentor Chicago

Despite bold proclamations and efforts to hire people of color, companies have struggled to diversify their staffs.

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Press – National

What You’ve Got Wrong About Mentoring

Forbes

May 31, 2022 By Kate Baldus, iMentor National Director of Program Education & Training

A mentor is not automatically the expert in the mentoring relationship.

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Press

Pedro And Tim: The Transfer Of Joy

Forbes

May 31, 2022 By Chelsea Vannucci and Shannon Romines Hames

A student and his mentor aim for the dream school.

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Spotlights – National

Equity in Education: Michelle's Leadership Story

May 31, 2022 By Symone Henry

Michelle Tsai, iMentor’s director of marketing and communications, shared how her perspective on education has been shaped by her experience immigrating to the U.S. and her connection with teachers throughout her early years in school.

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Success Stories – New York City

The Long Game: Quinton & Ismael

May 31, 2022

After graduating high school, Ismael worked full time while taking night classes. His mentor supported him in pursuing his goal: matriculating at The Ohio State University.

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Spotlights – National

An Entrepreneur in Education: Jana's Leadership Story

May 26, 2022 By Symone Henry

iMentor's chief operating officer Jana Reed shared how her identity as an Asian American woman influences her work and why she works in the education sector.

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Success Stories – Bay Area

Pedro and Tim: The Transfer of Joy

May 17, 2022 By Chelsea Vannucci and Shannon Romines Hames

A student and his mentor aim for the dream school.

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Release – National

15 KIPP Students Each Receive $60,000 Amplify Scholarship, with iMentor Support for Transition to College

May 02, 2022

Each Amplify Scholar will receive mentorship, professional development and $60,000 to cover a range of expenses not traditionally covered by college-based financial aid.

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