Mentorship made easy.
Networking is an essential piece of building a professional community, especially in any place you want to call home. Talking in Memphis is an ongoing opportunity for college students to build their network by engaging with professionals in Memphis who are further ahead in their careers. It’s also an opportunity for New Memphis alumni to pay their knowledge forward to the next generation while connecting with their future talent and neighbors.
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New Memphis Alumni Mentors commit to supporting young Memphians (like you!) by answering their questions about life in the city and discussing how to establish themselves in their careers. Students connect with mentors to grow their networks and affinity for Memphis.
Meet your mentors!
These professionals in Memphis want to connect with the future of Memphis (that’s you!) so they can pay forward the great lessons they’ve picked up along their own journeys. These community members range from those new in their careers all the way to the experienced executives, and they’re all eager to talk with you, answer your questions, and learn from your experiences too! ​​​​​​​​
Ready to connect to a mentor?
​​​​​​​​​​​​​Are you a professional interested in becoming a mentor? Email Brian at brian@newmemphis.org!
"I'm excited to expose students to different industries, understand their life and career goals, share about companies that I've worked for that are hiring, and serve as a reference"
- Venki Mandapati
"Mentors made a huge difference in me pursuing this career path. I had a mentor who looked like me in the same industry. I look forward to learning from students how I can become a better leader"
- Sarah Cai
"I love Memphis and I'm energized by the opportunity to meet people who moved here and give them recommendations and encourage talented people to stay."
- Richard Boyette