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.
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 start building your network? It's easy! Click the button below to gain access to full bios and contact information for all mentors!
Are you a professional interested in becoming a mentor? Email Brian at brian@newmemphis.org!
Erin Arbogast
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Sr. Advisor, Strategic Marketing
Deja Bolton
Memphis Public Libraries
Librarian
Maliq Brewster
FedEx Services
Sr. Project Management Analyst
McKinlee Deutsch
Center for Community Research and Evaluation - University of Memphis
Research and Data Analyst
Alexandria Grant
A.Nicole, LLC
Principal Consultant
Judy Lansky
Campbell Clinic Foundation
Development Officer
Kharl-Ray Massey
Shelby County Government
Special Assistant to the Mayor, Shelby County Mayor's Office
James Moore
Bosch
Key Account Manager
Ivan Ortiz
Memphis Light Gas and Water
Customer Experience and Market Analysis Analyst
Will Tracy
AutoZone
Sr. Global Sourcing Merchandiser
Kierra Wilkins
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
Data Security
Matthew Bennett
Global Industrial
Business Development Manager
Richard Boyette
Nike
3PL Business Integration Director
Dr. Andrea Curry
West Cancer Center and Research Institute
Manager, Patient Reported Outcomes
Jessie Dickert
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Senior Director - Culture & Workplace Experience
Kenderek Harris
Shelby County Government
Manager
Venki Mandapati
FedEx
Data Scientist
Jay Mead
Dunavant Logistics
Manager Business Systems Development
Cherie Olivis
Youth Villages
Engagement Manager
Jalisa Slater
BDO USA
Tax Senior
Nina Vongchampa
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Senior Auditor
Jazmin Withers
Slingshot Memphis
Impact Associate
Courtney Blackburn
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Event Manager
Haleigh Boykin
Restore Corps by Freed Life
Media and Event Coordinator
Samantha Dallas
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Secondary
English Teacher
Will Gebo
Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC
Associate Attorney
Zavier Hayes
Shelter Insurance
Agent/Owner
Fabio Mariano
Collage Dance Collective
Artist/Conservatory Faculty
Sylvester Miller II
FMC
NA Technology Market Manager
David Oppong
City of Memphis
Transportation Planning Program Manager
Matt Szalaj
City of Memphis
Special Assistant to Mayor Young
Shannon Walton
Communities in Schools of Memphis
Student Support Specialist Level II
"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