20th Annual Mentor-Protégé Program

Each year our chapter offers this award winning program to current San Diego chapter members, and we're excited to celebrate our program's 20TH ANNIVERSARY this year!

Through a creative "speed dating" process, we pair volunteer mentors with interested protégés over a six month semi-structure program. The program provides opportunities for all ATD members, from rookies to veterans, to learn, develop skills, and network in a supportive environment. BOTH the mentor and protege participants share they learn new things and build their professional network.

• Offer guidance and resources on their ares of expertise
• Offer connections to colleagues with additional expertise
• Provide support and encouragement in pursing goals
• Help establish professional networking

Overall, we find that the more focused the protege is on their goals, the more effective the process is for both participants.

While the energy and enthusiasm of the protégés drive the program, it is the willingness of the mentors to share expertise and encourage individual development that makes this program so outstanding.

Are you interested in participating as a mentor or protege?

The program usually launches in May/June and will announce when accepting new applications. For more information on the 2019 Program, download the 2019 Mentor-Protege Flyer! To apply, complete the 2019 Mentor Application or the 2019 Protege Application.

Former Protégés

• Andi Campbell - 2007 Chapter President
• Kia Poe - 2009 Chapter President
• Al Aiona-Aka - 2008 & 2009 Website Coordinator
• Mary Van Hee – 2009 and 2010 Programs Co-Director
• Catherine Mattice – 2011 Chapter President
• Kevin Mayfield - 2011/2013 Board Member
• and many more chapter stars!

Former Mentors

• Jeff Toister, Susan Murphy, Maureen Orey, Barb Greenstein, Phillip Tanzilo - Past Presidents
• Karin Riggs - 2005 Mentor Program Coordinator
• Janice Trantham – 2004, 2009, 2010 Mentor Program Coordinator
• Karen Garman, Jan Zaragoza, Gabriela Alvarez, MJ Riccardi
• and many, many more Chapter-dedicated individuals!