NAAAP Mentoring Program 2025 (May - August)
Event Details
NAAAP Mentoring Program
COHORT 2025
May 7th through August 9th, 2025 (14 Weeks)
Join us in celebrating four consecutive years of bringing the mentoring program to the NAAAP-Chicago community! It has been a meaningful journey, and we're thrilled to continue fostering personal and professional growth through this initiative. Whether you're interested in being a mentor or a mentee, our program offers valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and mutual support. Join us today and be a part of this impactful tradition.
CALLING FOR MENTORS
Are you an experienced professional with five or more years of work under your belt? Do you find joy in helping others learn and grow? If so, we invite you to become a mentor and use your personal and professional experiences to make a positive impact on the Asian-American professional community. As a mentor, you will receive personalized coaching and ongoing support throughout the program. You'll also get the chance to improve your coaching skills for leaders, identify and leverage your strengths to boost your own professional development, connect with other Asian-American professionals, and receive valuable feedback from your mentee. Join us and become a mentor today!
JOIN AS A MENTEE
Are you looking to advance your career? Join our mentoring program and get matched with a mentor who can provide you with valuable insights into your industry and institutions. Your mentor will be selected based on your specific needs for professional development. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with other Asian-American professionals in a more intimate setting, receive support, and learn from their experiences. Don't miss out on this chance to take your career to the next level. Sign up to be a mentee today!
PROGRAM DURATION (14 Weeks)
- STARTS May 7th, 2025 with Virtual Kick-Off Meeting at 6PM CST
- ENDS August 9th, 2025 with In-person Closing Event at 12PM CST
PROGRAM AGENDA
Get ready for an exciting lineup of events* as part of our mentoring program!
- Virtual Kick-Off Meeting: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 @ 6PM CST
- In-person Meet & Greet (Downtown Chicago): Saturday, 17 May 2025 @ 12PM CST
- Virtual Mid-way Checkin: Wednesday, 18 June 2025 @ 6PM CST
- In-person Closing Event (Downtown Chicago): Saturday, 9 August 2025 @ 12PM
- Open Office Hours with our program coaches (TBD)
- Additional in-person networking events (TBD) - Keep an eye out!
NOTE: Participants should be able to commit to meeting a minimum of 3 times with their mentor/mentee throughout the program.
* The event organizer reserves the right to modify event dates and times.
REGISTRATION
Opens: January 27th, 2025 at 12:00AM CST
Closes: April 18th, 2025 at 11:59PM CST
- Mentee participation:
- $25 for NAAAP-Chicago Member
- $45 for non-member
- Mentor participation: FREE
MEET THE TEAM
PROGRAM CURRICULUM DESIGN AND COACHES
Jennifer Kim
Organizational Psychologist | Expert in Work and Health Equity
Jennifer is an organizational psychologist with a strong focus on advancing work and health equity. Her research integrates evidence-based practices and frameworks to address critical issues such as the impact of workplace microaggressions and the development of interventions at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Currently, as the Principal Investigator at the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, her initiatives are aimed at fostering inclusivity and representation in drug development and medical science.
Jennifer holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, where her work emphasized the intersection of psychology and organizational dynamics. In addition, she has earned a Certificate in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-being from George Mason University, which complements her expertise in enhancing leadership effectiveness and fostering healthy organizational cultures.
Tyng Kam
Certified Career Coach | Career Development Programming Expert
Tyng holds an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago and brings over 20 years of professional experience across multinational companies, higher education institutions, and start-ups. She has led and built sales teams and guided organizations through major transition periods. This diverse background has helped her develop strong business acumen and design learning programs that effectively bridge the gap between education and real-world business environments.
As a certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) and member of the National Career Development Association (NCDA), Tyng has logged over 4,000 hours in her practice as a career coach. Her expertise goes beyond one-on-one coaching; she is also a seasoned career development programming expert, with experience at Stride K12, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and InternshipDesk.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Joy Behrens Joy_Behrens@naaapchicago.org
