Mentor Matching Program 2025-2026

EACE members, are you looking for a mentor or mentee? The EACE Mentor Network Matching Program is launching soon, with limited spots available! The goal of this program is to provide a structured way for members to find and develop valuable mentorship relationships based on factors such as background, career interests, and goals.

Why participate?

Mentorship offers opportunities to learn from someone with shared interests and career goals, while also gaining fresh perspectives, feedback, guidance, encouragement, and valuable connections. One past participant shared that their mentor helped them both professionally and personally, guiding them through a difficult transition and offering words of wisdom that have had a lasting impact. Whether you are a new or seasoned career services professional, or somewhere in between, an effective mentoring relationship has the potential to enrich your professional identity and expand your community of practice.

How does the program work?

• Submit this Google Form by Friday, October 17 to apply to be a mentor or mentee. Space is limited, so don’t wait!

• The EACE Mentorship Subcommittee will use your responses to potentially match you with a mentor/mentee based on factors such as background, career interests, and goals. Please note that we can’t guarantee that there will be a match that seems suitable for you, though we will do our best! Matches will be communicated and introduced via email in early November.

• Mentors and mentees will be encouraged to meet on a monthly basis from November 2025 - June 2026. Matched pairs will receive resources, ongoing support from a designated point-person on the EACE Mentorship Sub-Committee, and invitations to virtual meetups to help you connect with other mentors and mentees in the program!

We hope you’ll join us for this rewarding program! If you have any questions, please contact the EACE Mentoring Committee Co-Chairs, Alicia Rivers ([email protected]) and Colby Sim ([email protected]).

Apply for the 2025-2026 Cohort

Year-Round Opportunity to be a Mentor/Mentee

The EACE Mentor Network is designed to help build a more robust community amongst EACE members and to support and promote the sharing of knowledge through mentor-mentee partnerships and informal connections. This network is a great opportunity for both new and veteran EACE members to grow their networks and further develop as leaders and professionals in a simple, self-guided way.

All EACE members are welcome to join the Mentor Network by checking the box on their profile to appear in the Mentor Network Directory. You may select the types of connections you're open to, whether you're looking for a mentor, mentee, or just informal networking connections, or all of the above! Then you may begin searching the directory and reaching out to new connections! Please note: this is not a matching program and all connections through the network are self-directed. 

The EACE Mentoring Sub-Committee aims to provide additional opportunities to foster connections within EACE through events such as virtual mixers and networking events, webinars on mentoring tips, and in person events at the EACE conference. 

The EACE Mentor Network is the first step of fostering mentorship within EACE in a new, more accessible and sustainable way.

Mentors & Mentees: Prior to starting a new mentoring relationship, we suggest you take a look at the resources below for some tips and guidance to help you have a meaningful experience!

• STARTING OUT AS A MENTOR: Tips for Finding a Mentee and Beginning a Successful Mentoring Relationship
• EACE Mentor Guide
• EACE Mentor Network’s Guide for Mentees: Graduate Students
• EACE Mentor Network’s Guide for Mentees: New Professionals
• EACE Mentor Network’s Guide for Mentees: Mid-Career Professionals

Joining the Network

Join the Network

1. Make sure you have opted into the network from your member profile (click the above link).

2. Complete the form fields and check the “Mentor Network Directory” box to indicate that you want to be included in the EACE Mentor Network (if not already checked) and click Submit.

Searching for a Mentor or Mentee in the Network

1. Go to the EACE Member Directory.
   
2. Scroll to the EACE Mentor Network search section of the Member Directory and select the criteria you are searching for in a mentor/mentee and click "search."
   
   
   
   
3. A list of members fitting your search criteria will appear. Click on a member's listing to view contact information and get started building your relationship! 

Engaging in the Mentor Network

Already found a match? Share your new connection with us here to let us know if you have begun a formal mentoring relationship with someone from the EACE community, whether through the EACE Mentor Network portal, or through another EACE event or opportunity. If you have any questions or would like any additional support for your mentorship, please feel free to contact the Mentoring Sub-Committee Co-Chairs. 

If you are no longer accepting requests from new mentors/mentees, you can update your profile: 

1. Log in to your profile and click "edit" in the box containing your profile information
2. Scroll down to the mentoring options and select "Informal Connections." If you no longer want to participate in mentorship connections, you may uncheck all boxes. 
   
   

Questions?

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Mentoring Sub-Committee Co-Chairs.