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Success Stories – National

Latinx Alumni Talk Family, Career and College with Maria Hinojosa

Nov 03, 2021 By Jessica Leving Siegel

Emmy Award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa moderates "The Next Generation to Drive Change," a discussion panel with iMentor alumni Since its inception in 1999, iMentor has served nearly 38,000 students across the country. Today, many of …
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Announcements – National

iMentor Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations

Nov 10, 2021 By Lucille Song

Want to make a donation to iMentor via Bitcoin? Now you can! iMentor is pleased to announce that we now accept more than 40 different cryptocurrencies as charitable donations. We are thrilled to be joining …
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Success Stories – New York City

A Balancing Act

Nov 19, 2021

Being a high school student isn’t easy for anyone, and especially for first-generation immigrants juggling family expectations with their own dreams and goals. Mentors help students find the balance. Support our next generation of leaders …
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Success Stories – New York City

Just the Right Coach

Nov 17, 2021

Ashlyn leaned on her mentor to prepare for an internship at an investment bank. When Ashlyn was in high school, her mentor showed her the ropes for how to succeed in a professional internship. In …
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Success Stories – New York City

Why Mentoring Matters

Nov 19, 2021

Changemaker Ashlyn talks about the importance of mentorship in helping young adults believe their dreams are possible. Support our next generation of leaders and make a donation today.
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Success Stories – New York City

James' Dream

Nov 19, 2021

Changemaker James shares his dreams and aspirations for after he finishes his Ph.D. with Maria Hinojosa at a panel presentation moderated by the Emmy Award-winning journalist. Support our next generation of leaders and make a …
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Release

CUNY’s Lehman College and iMentor Launch Scholars Program Named After Longtime English Faculty Member Alice Griffin

Oct 19, 2021

A new program will provide 260 freshmen and transfer students already enrolled in one of iMentor's high school programs with one-on-one mentoring and support to help them excel academically and graduate college in four years.
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Spotlights – National

Centering Strengths: iMentor’s Anti-Racism Education Program in Action

Oct 18, 2021 By Jessica Leving Siegel

When Haemi Lim first became a mentor, she focused entirely on supporting her mentee Yesly in becoming ready for college. The pair quickly bonded over both being women of ethnic minority backgrounds in New York …
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Release – Bay Area

iMentor Announces New Leadership and New Partnerships to Support First-Generation College Goers in Oakland and East Bay

Oct 05, 2021

OAKLAND, CA–iMentor, a national mentoring organization with a 20-year track record of increasing the number of first-generation college graduates, is thrilled to announce a new executive director for its Bay Area program and a landmark …
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Toolbox – National

Understanding POC Student Experiences at Predominantly White Colleges

Oct 07, 2021

Continuing our Voices of iMentor video series, this week's discussion focuses on the experiences of students of color at predominantly white institutions (PWIs). In a conversation, Steven Joseph, associate director of the Regional Office, and …
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Release – National

iMentor Partners with the NBA Foundation to Advance Equity Work in Support of Black Youth

Aug 06, 2021

The NBA Foundation announced that iMentor, a national mentoring organization with a 20-year proven track record of increasing the number of first-generation college graduates, will be among 22 grant recipients receiving a combined $6 million to advance their work supporting Black youth.
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Release – National

Dr. Heather D. Wathington Announced as New CEO of iMentor

Jul 19, 2021

Today iMentor, a national mentoring organization with a 20-year proven track record of increasing the number of first-generation college graduates, announced that Dr. Heather D. Wathington will lead the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer. Wathington, the current President of Girard College, brings deep experience in education and nonprofit work to iMentor, both as an institutional leader and as a scholar.
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Success Stories – New York City

Changemaker Jada: Looking to Make a Difference in Healthcare Policy

Sep 06, 2021 By Allison Dorf-Ferrandis

The Next Generation to Drive Change: Since its inception, iMentor has served nearly 38,000 students across the country. Today, many of these incredible individuals are now members of the workforce, drivers of change in their …
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Success Stories – New York City

Changemaker Luisais: How to Manifest Your Own Destiny

Sep 27, 2021 By Allison Dorf-Ferrandis

The Next Generation to Drive Change: Since its inception, iMentor has served nearly 38,000 students across the country. Today, many of these incredible individuals are now members of the workforce, drivers of change in their …
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