iMentor

iMentor celebrated 25 Years of Mentoring Moments with nearly 500 members of our community at the Champions Dinner, hosted in the stunning Temple of Dendur at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The evening featured heartfelt remarks from iMentor co-chairs Amy and John Griffin and Reese Witherspoon, along with inspiring stories shared by iMentor pairs. Gordon McKemie, an eight-time iMentor mentor, was honored with the Julian Robertson Mentorship Award for his extraordinary dedication. The night concluded with a breathtaking performance by Multi-platinum, GRAMMY? Award-nominated Maggie Rogers. Together, we raised over $3 million to further iMentor’s mission—creating life-changing opportunities for the students we serve and showcasing the transformative power of mentorship and human connection. #iMentor25 #iMentor #themet #championsdinner #mentoringmatters

iMentor NYC is thrilled to share that we have added four new board members to our Young Executive Board: Gibran Ahmed, Bryan Baratian, Oswin Nwabude and Marc Heinrich #iMentor #youngexecutiveboard #executiveboard #mentoringmatters

Last week, at iMentor’s 25th Anniversary Champions Dinner, Gordon McKemie, CFA, Managing Director at Blackstone Credit & Insurance, was honored with the prestigious Julian Robertson Mentoring Award for his outstanding commitment to mentorship. This recognition highlights Gordon’s transformative impact on the lives of SEVEN remarkable students through his dedication and unwavering belief in the power of human connection. From his role as a mentor to his leadership in the professional world, Gordon exemplifies the values of compassion, guidance, and equity that iMentor has championed for 25 years. His contributions reflect the profound difference one person can make in shaping the future for first-generation students navigating their path to college and beyond. Congratulations, Gordon! Your work inspires us all to build stronger communities through mentoring. #iMentor25 #championsdinner #mentorshipmatters

Here is a glimpse into iMentor’s CXO, Ellen Moncure Wong’s 5 - 9 after her 9 - 5! ?? Ellen recently joined iMentor, and for the past two months, her role has been all about building partnerships that drive our mission forward. On this special day, Ellen celebrated iMentor’s 25th Anniversary with our community at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Join us as she takes us through this special evening.

Reflecting on an impactful evening at iMentor’s 25th Anniversary Champions Dinner. As we gathered at the Temple of Dendur in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, mentors and mentees shared the kind of stories that remind us why iMentor’s work is so essential. Mentorship builds bridges, sparks resilience, and empowers individuals to support each other through all of life’s challenges. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped us raise $3 million. Your support is helping to build a future filled with opportunity, connection, and hope—one mentoring relationship at a time. ?? Here’s to 25 years of mentorship and to many more to come, as we work to make a difference together. #iMentor25 #NYC #TheMet #iMentor

Reflecting on an impactful evening at iMentor’s 25th Anniversary Champions Dinner. As we gathered at the Temple of Dendur in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, mentors and mentees shared the kind of stories that remind us why iMentor’s work is so essential. Mentorship builds bridges, sparks resilience, and empowers individuals to support each other through all of life’s challenges. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped us raise $3 million. Your support is helping to build a future filled with opportunity, connection, and hope—one mentoring relationship at a time. ?? Here’s to 25 years of mentorship and to many more to come, as we work to make a difference together. #iMentor25 #NYC #TheMet #iMentor

This past weekend, as part of iMentor’s 25th Anniversary celebrations, the Empire State Building was lit up in iMentor blue and white – symbolizing many, many mentoring moments and relationships we’ve forged over the past quarter century. ?? iMentor CEO, Heather W. said, “Each mentoring relationship is between two individuals. It is that “spark” of trust, (and) vulnerability.” Thank you to everyone in our iMentor community for making this incredible mentoring moment possible! Let’s keep shining, together. Photo by: iMentor mentor, Ian Gordon.

Exciting news! Tomorrow, the iconic Empire State Building will light up in iMentor blue and white colors to honor our 25th Anniversary and the incredible journey of mentorship we’ve shared over the last quarter century! ?? This stunning display will symbolize the 42,000 students iMentor has mentored. We ask you to join us tomorrow in sharing photos of the Empire State Building tomorrow evening and tagging iMentor in your photos. Image: edited for visual representation #iMentor #iMentor25 #empirestatebuilding #nyc #mentoring

Last night we gathered in the breathtaking Temple of Dendur at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate 25 years of mentorship, community, and growth.??? ? We were honored to spotlight mentor-mentee pairs Ibrahima S. SOUARE, MPA and Gustavo Hernandez, Anna Neverova and Oluwabukola (Bukky) Kayode, and Hannah Frey and Musha, who shared their inspiring journeys on center stage, bringing the magic of mentoring to life. ? Hannah beautifully said, “Musha and I were two individuals from two separate worlds, who didn’t know each other, didn’t think we had anything in common – and here we are today, as mentor and mentee but more importantly, as friends. We are proof that putting patience and trust into a mentorship can make a world of difference in a person’s life.” ? We would also like to thank Reese Witherspoon, Darren Walker, Kimberley Hatchett, and Karen Pavlin for joining us on stage with our founder, John Griffin, and Amy Griffin and iMentor CEO, Heather W.. ? A special thank you to multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award- nominated, artist, producer and songwriter Maggie Rogers for an unforgettable performance that capped off an incredible evening of celebration! ? To every mentee, mentor, partner, and supporter – you are the heartbeat of iMentor. Here’s to another 25 years of impact!??? Photos?by: John Nacion/Getty Images for iMentor ? #iMentor #iMentor25 #TempleofDendur #themet #nyc #championsdinner #imentorchampions #amygriffin #reesewitherspoon #maggirogers #darrenwalker

iMentor has been transforming the lives of over 42,000 students across NYC, Chicago, Baltimore, and beyond. From 11th grade to college success, we’re proud to continue empowering first-generation students through mentorship, career-connected learning, and innovative technology.? ? Here’s to the next chapter of mentorship, where we help students persist, graduate, and thrive in their careers. Thank you to our dedicated mentors, partners, and supporters for making this journey possible! ?? Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/eJ9Nx8T9 #iMentor #iMentor25 #championsdinner #themet #nyc #chicago #baltimore