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
Manager, Integrated Marketing
Courtney Blackburn
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Sales & Event Manager
Carter Capocaccia
Hilton
Director, Quality Engineering
Madison Cleveland
Hunter Fan Company
Senior Financial Analyst
Jennie Dickerson
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Director of Philanthropy
Lindsey Grill
University of Memphis
Career Readiness Specialist
Daniel Keevy
EDGE
Compliance Manager
Judy Lansky
Campbell Clinic Foundation
Development Officer
Jay Mead
Dunavant Logistics
Manager Business Systems Development
Tiffani Morrow Smith
REACH Memphis
Executive Director
David Oppong
City of Memphis
Transportation Planning Program Manager
Derikah Scott
Hemline Theory
Art Director
Tierra Starks
YMCA of Memphis and the MidSouth
Operations Support Specialist - Teens
Hannah Waldman
Ballet Memphis
Director of Development
Nashayla Yancey
City Leadership
Alumni Coordinator
Rachel Beem
SweetBio, Inc.
Bioengineering Associate
Danielle Boman
Gestalt Community Schools
Teacher
Jon Carroll
Safeways
Compliance Manager
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
LaQuisha Hurt
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Secondary Teacher (Science)
Liz Kittle
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Algebra 1 Teacher
Savanna MacArthur
Lensrentals
HR Generalist
James Moore
Bosch
Key Account Manager
Paris Moss
Porter-Leath
Education Specialist
Tiana Poirier-Shelton
Baptist Memorial Health Care
System Community Outreach Coordinator
Jalisa Slater
BDO USA
Tax Senior
Will Tracy
AutoZone
Sr. Global Sourcing Merchandiser
Kerrie Wilson
UMRF Ventures
Office and Marketing Manager
Nirali Zalawadia
Meritan, Inc.
Strategic Feasibility Manager
Matthew Bennett
Global Industrial
Business Development Manager
Chris Burrell
Nike Inc
Operations Manager
Jermaine Cheairs
Barr Brands
Project Manager
Regina DeLoach
MSCS-Sherwood Elementary School
Assistant Principal
Alexandria Grant
A.Nicole, LLC
Principal Consultant
Arthur Jenkins
Rhodes College
Bonners Scholarship Coordinator
Crystal Kleminsky
nexAir
Associate Marketing Manager
Hope Martin
LRK
Interior Designer
Niky Morrison
New Memphis
Program Administrator
Cherie Olivis
Youth Villages
Engagement Manager
Dr. Tanei Ricks
University of Memphis
Assistant Professor
Dorian Spears
D'Emile Strategy Group
Principal Consultant
Ryan Wade
University of Memphis
Director, Center for Service Learning & Volunteerism
Peyton Worst
Communities in Schools of Memphis
Student Support Specialist 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