2025 Virtual Mentoring Matters Conference

Join us on March 28 as MENTOR New York presents it's 22nd annual Mentoring Matters Conference! The event will bring together youth development and mentoring practitioners from across New York for a half day of virtual professional development and inspiration.
With a lineup of experienced speakers, you can expect engaging sessions on creating affirming spaces for young people and authentically amplifying their voices.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the growth of best mentoring practices in our state. See you on March 28!

If you are in the NYC area, join us the night before the conference on Thursday, March 27 for an exclusive, in person plenary and networking event.

Moderated by Brenda Jimenez, this plenary will open a conversation with some of the most elite mentoring professionals in their respective fields and in youth development. Join us to discuss how they have infused mentoring practices and programming to build the skills and confidence in young people that allow them to find their voice, build social capital, and create a greater sense of equity and belonging. 

• Dr. Sofia Petruz, Founder, Mainstream Insight, LLC
• Alana Beard, WNBA All Stat and Founder, 318 Foundation
• Dr. Elizabeth Santiago, Author and Educator, The Untold Narratives

Host or Publisher MENTOR New York