Mentors return to Menttium’s programs year after year. Hear directly what our mentors have to say about their mentoring experience.

"Valuing diversity is a core value for my company and me.  The Menttium experience allows me to grow my learning and observation skills to be more sensitive to differences that are underutilized assets.  My experience with Menttium has allowed me to see more “out of the box” within my corporate culture.  To listen better and observe the differences that can create new opportunities for the company to grow." James Buczkowski Ford

"What stands out the most is the growth I have witnessed with my mentee. She has gained the confidence needed to make a decision and stand by it without wavering. Watching my mentee take out the journal I gave her and show me how she has used it to her advantage was a pleasant surprise. Helping my mentee build her confidence has increased my confidence which has benefited me both personally and professionally." Mary Oakie GMAC

"Each year’s partnership brings new questions, issues and concerns.  The people, company and circumstances may change, but the challenge of dealing with the mentee’s ever evolving needs is constant and consistent.  And the biggest surprise and benefit from being a mentor is that the mentor gains and learns as much as the mentee.  It is truly a two-way street." Scott Barnum - CEO Pyramid Breweries, Inc.

"I have found my Menttium experience to be a very enjoyable and rewarding one.  I feel that I have been able to share many “best practices” with my mentee and I have learned as much from her.  Her experiences have served to increase my awareness of minority issues and have made me more effective as a promoter of diversity values." Dale Shrallow BP America Inc

"The Menttium Staff did an excellent job of matching mentors with mentees.  I met with my mentee monthly and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations.  They were a tremendous learning experience for me as well as a “flashback to the past” while I coached her through some of the same experiences that I lived through.  Unfortunately for me, I had to learn through trial and error rather than having a mentor to offer guidance and validate my experiences." Patricia Caldwell MFRI, Inc.

"What stands out for me – every time I meet a new mentee – is an awesome sense of possibility.  The possibility to help someone achieve her dreams.  The possibility to challenge myself.  The possibility to learn new things." John Popoli Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

"When I came to the Menttium Program as a mentee, I had just changed careers and wanted an external mentor for grounding and advice.  I realized early in the experience that my mentor and I were learning from one another as we progressed in the program.  Now as a mentor, I can confirm that in the best mentoring relationships, each partner shares experiences and gains enhanced perspective." Carolyn Pittman Northrop Grumman Corporation

"Being part of Menttium has given me the opportunity to contribute to the development of bright and talented women.  I had high expectations for the Menttium Program and I have not been disappointed.  The mentor training session was informative and allowed me to grow my network.  The Launch event was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Menttium.  I was amazed at the number of corporate leaders who were present and committed to the program." Mary West Datalink