2025 National Mentoring Summit

The 2025 National Mentoring Summit held January 29-31 in Washington, DC, brought together leaders, advocates and changemakers dedicated to expanding the power of relationships. The event featured inspiring moments, thought-provoking discussions, and impactful strategies to advance mentoring nationwide. Our very own, President/CEO Jaleesa Hall was invited for a third year in a row to participate in the event; this year as a presenter for the inaugural youth track. In her insightful presentation entitled, “Building Bridges: Starting a Mentorship Program at Your School or College”, Jaleesa shared a simple strategy for students who desire to make their vision of founding a mentorship program a reality.

I really appreciated [Jaleesa’s] workshop,” said Arcadia University student and attendee, Amora Mitchell. “It has helped me to think further about the mentorship program I would like to create. I’m looking forward to having her review my proposal and provide feedback.”

MENTOR is the unifying champion for expanding the quality and quantity of youth mentoring relationships in the United States. For more information about MENTOR, follow them on IG @‌mentormddc