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Talking in Memphis

Talking in Memphis

Connect to New Memphis alumni to grow your network and gain firsthand knowledge of Memphis to help you land your next job!

New Memphis 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 executive suites, and they’re all eager to talk with you, answer your questions, and learn from your experiences too! 

Fill out a brief contact form below to gain access to full bios and contact information for all mentors!

Are you a professional wanting to become a mentor?  Email Caleb at caleb@newmemphis.org!

Erin Arbogast

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Richard Boyette

Nike

McKinlee Deutsch

Center for Community Research and Evaluation - University of Memphis

Brianna Harrington

The Memphis Music Initiative

Venki Mandapati

FedEx

Cherie Olivis

Youth Villages

Savannah Sharp

Adams Keegan

Will Tracy

AutoZone

Jorge Xaca

Sonoco Products

Matthew Bennett

Varis Procurement

Maliq Brewster

FedEx Services

Will Gebo

Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC

Desmond Jackson

Draslovka

Sylvester Miller II

FMC

David Oppong

Allworld Project Management

Jalisa Slater

BDO USA

Nina Vongchampa

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Erin Ydrovo

New Memphis

Courtney Blackburn

Shelby Farms Park Conservancy

Dr. Andrea Curry

West Cancer Center and Research Institute

Alexandria Grant

A.Nicole, LLC

Judy Lansky

Slingshot Memphis

Johnathan Moffett

Sylvamo

Justin Perry

First Horizon Bank

Matt Szalaj

City of Memphis

Kierra Wilkins

Memphis Light, Gas, and Water

"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

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