"Someone Who Looks Like Me" : The Impact of Shared Identities in Mentorship with Curious Cardinals
Join Curious Cardinals for an inspiring discussion on the importance of representation in mentorship.
Hear firsthand from our diverse panel of college-aged mentors and the students they empower.
Gain insights into how having shared identities and lived experiences can ignite curiosity, strengthen self-belief, and unlock potential.
Whether you're a student seeking motivation, or a parent looking to support your child's dreams, this session will highlight the immense value of mentors who can say "I see you, I understand you, and I believe in you."
Come away motivated to shine bright, uplifted to reach higher, and empowered to stay curious!
Topics we’ll cover:
Introduction to Curious Cardinals
Laila + Nicole share their Curious Cardinals journey + its impact
Introduce the panelists, moderated Q&A about the power of representation in mentorship
Open it up to audience Q&A
Moderated by Nicole A. Payne and her daughter Laila, this panel features four phenomenal mentors who exemplify the magic of this program:
⭐️Fara Bakare, a Stanford University student empowering young African students, especially girls, in STEM fields. She started a non-profit called STEM in Africa (SIA) to provide opportunities in science, technology, and innovation.
☄️Camille Reeves, an astrophysics graduate from Princeton University who has experience mentoring students in Kenya about conservation and ecology. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders.
🧮David, a senior at Harvard studying applied math and physics. With 4000+ hours of tutoring experience, he loves helping students achieve their academic dreams just as he did in getting accepted to Harvard University.
🥼Keza Levine, a pre-med student at Harvard interested in health equity and novel therapeutics. She has clinical experience at Boston Children's Hospital and is eager to support young students' growth.