Inclusive Mentorship: Practicing
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/10/2025 at 12:30 PM (EDT)
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Online, September 10, 2025, at 12:30-2pm ET
Facilitator: Alisha Andrews-Simmons
Coordinators: Céline Wachsmuth, Jennifer McGough
Participating in a mentor/mentee relationship is a valuable experience that, while fulfilling, can leave the mentor/mentee feeling tongue-tied. Taking the steps to put theoretical frameworks into practice is an important part of cultivating change. Learning how to speak to your mentor/mentee in your own words benefits and strengthens the relationship, creating a foundation of growth for both parties.
In this interactive workshop, participants will put their prior learning into practice by engaging with practical scenarios and developing their own voice. Attendees will be guided by lectures while working in small groups to create and refine their approach to establishing mentor/mentee relationships. They will develop strategies for sharing earned knowledge and reflect on key topics such as informed consent, inclusivity, and projections, while working to understand the power they hold in these relationships.
Mentorship is an integral part of career growth, development, and retention. This workshop is part of FAIC’s Inclusive Mentorship series which is organized by AIC's Education and Training Committee and aims to create foundational opportunities to develop and inspire inclusive mentors and culture change. Culture change is a critical undertaking for organizations seeking to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Interested individuals must apply to participate by August 18th, 2025. Participants will be selected with the intention of creating a diverse group of participants from a variety of backgrounds, locations, institution types, and career levels. The live sessions for this workshop will take place in Zoom and automated captions will be available. The session will not be recorded.
This workshop is for conservation professionals who want to better understand what they should expect from a mentor/mentee relationship. Interested individuals must apply to participate by August 18, 2025. Participants will be selected with the intention of creating a diverse group of participants from a variety of backgrounds, locations, institution types, and career levels. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by September 1, 2025.
This program was organized by AIC's Education and Training Committee.
Funding for this program comes from the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) Endowment for Professional Development. The FAIC Endowment for Professional Development, which was created by a grant from The Mellon Foundation and is supported by donations from members of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and its friends. Workshops are made possible with the assistance of many AIC members, but no AIC membership dues were used to create or present this course.
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Alisha Andrews-Simmons
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Alisha Andrews-Simmons holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership and is a Doctoral Candidate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her expertise lies in organizational development with a focus on strategy, facilitation, training and evaluation. Her unique background serving in the United States Senate, working with state governments, higher education, and nonprofits has equipped her with a deep understanding of change management within organizations and community.
Based in Aurora, Colorado, Alisha is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to foster inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. In her down time, Alisha enjoys riding bikes, reading, volunteering, and spending time with family.
