2025 National Mentoring Summit

January 29 – 31, 2025

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown

Convened annually by MENTOR during National Mentoring Month, the National Mentoring Summit is an opportunity for mentoring practitioners, researchers, philanthropic investors, youth leaders, government and civic leaders, and Affiliates from across the country to unite under the shared goal of driving positive change for young people. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from one another, form new connections, and explore best practices for strengthening and expanding the youth mentoring movement.

2025 Workshop Proposals open on Monday, April 22

For any questions regarding the Summit, please email Summit@mentoring.org

View highlights from the 2024 Summit below!

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Be the Change for Communities powered by EY

Every day, mentors and mentoring practitioners show up for young people as agents of opportunity and catalysts for change. Meet MENTOR’s new CEO, Jermaine Myrie, and Grammy-nominated musician, SaulPaul, who will lead attendees through an interactive, purpose-filled session dedicated to celebrating this commitment to making positive change in diverse communities across the country and around the world.

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Mentoring Black & Brown Girls

Healthy connections are critical for establishing trust and helping young people build confidence, self-esteem, and feelings of safety. These meaningful connections are especially important when it comes to mentoring and empowering Black and brown girls. This dynamic session will include storytelling, performance, and an exploration of how mentoring can support, uplift and celebrate Black and brown girls.

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Cultivating a Culture of Care and Well-Being

The loneliness epidemic and mental health crisis in our country has significant implications within the mentoring movement. To serve young people well, the mentoring movement must holistically nurture and support the well-being of mentoring practitioners, mentors, and the young people they serve. Self-care ritualist, Dr. Falami, will keynote this interactive session and explore the critical role of self and collective care, creativity, play, and healing in cultivating a culture of care and well-being. 

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