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Mentorship Program

Details & Testimonials

We are well aware being a minority in undergraduate/graduate programs, and even in workplaces, can be overwhelming. Establishing the Blacks in I/O Mentorship Program allows for, YOU, our members to interact and learn from those who look like you and/or who are in spaces you hope to reach.

"Mentorship provides access to those who might not otherwise have it...Mentorship builds up a network and opens doors to new relationships that can influence a career trajectory."

Marcus Stevenson, Salesforce

"Beyond academia, my mentor expertly walked me through industry problem-solving, illustrating practical applications of theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. Overall, his mentorship has been instrumental in my academic and professional growth." ~2023-2024 Mentee

"Thank you again for this transformative experience! I truly have exited this program differently than I entered, and that would not be possible without you. I am excited about what's ahead for BIOP! ." ~2023-2024 Mentee

Eligibility:

All current Blacks in I/O members are eligible to apply.
A mentee is defined as anyone who is currently an undergraduate student, graduate student or someone who has less than three years of professional experience in the field of I/O.
A mentor is defined as a professional working in an I/O-related field and has at least 5 years of experience (or at least 2 years of PhD experience). Additionally, the mentor has a desire to serve as an educator, motivator and role model for aspiring and young I/O professionals.

Expectations:

To participate in the mentorship program, Blacks in I/O would like to uphold the following expectations:

Interested individuals must be current, active members of Blacks in I/O
The full program is an academic year-long engagement, so applicants need to be able to dedicate a year to this relationship.
You get to design your relationship with your mentor/mentee, and we highly encourage dedicating at least 1 hour per month to fostering your relationships.
Mentorship would not be possible without goals, so it is our hope that each mentee, with the help of their respective mentor, will be able to work towards his/her/their goals.

Interested?

You must be a current member of Blacks in I/O.

Applications are now closed.

2024-2025 in session!

Questions?

If there are additional questions regarding the program, please feel free to reach out to please contact Riza Leak at mentorship@blacksinio.org.

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