PD After Hours: Mentor & Mentee Leadership Panel

Name: PD After Hours: Mentor & Mentee Leadership Panel
Start: 2025-09-17T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-17T19:00:00-05:00
Location: SCI Building

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

SCI Building | Pensacola, FL

Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation featuring local leaders and emerging professionals in the Mentor Pensacola program. This dynamic session will highlight the powerful impact of mentorship on professional growth, leadership development, and community engagement.
Through candid dialogue, panelists will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and the mutual benefits of mentor-mentee relationships. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how mentorship fosters confidence, builds bridges across generations, and cultivates a stronger, more connected leadership pipeline in the Pensacola region.
Featured Panelists:
- David Hoffenberg, Moderator and PYP's Vice President of Development
- Kristy Craig, Mentor
- Corrie Parker, Mentee
- Carolyn Fries, Mentor
- Scarlett Sullens, Mentee
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a rising leader, or simply curious about mentorship, this session will equip you with practical tools and inspiration to start or strengthen your own mentorship journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the essential components of effective mentor/mentee relationships
- Learn how to initiate and maintain meaningful professional connections
- Explore mentorship as a tool for leadership development and community impact
- Hear personal stories of growth, challenge, and transformation
About Mentor Pensacola
Mentor Pensacola is a professional mentorship program led by Pensacola Young Professionals, in partnership with the Greater Pensacola Chamber, that pairs PYP members with local community leaders. In this one-on-one mentorship, mentors will aid their mentees in refining a career path by helping them set long-term professional goals and providing opportunities to network with other leaders in our community. Applications for Mentor Pensacola 2026 will open in November 2025!
What to Expect:
At PYP's Professional Development seminars, attendees can expect to find a group of people who are eager to learn and connect with like-minded professionals. Expert speakers are gracious enough to share their experiences with us so we can go out into the community and take on anything life throws our way.
This event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is encouraged.