What Type Of Person Thrives In Non-Profit Work, According To A Co-Director At Minds Matter SoCal
Minds Matter SoCal's mentoring program thrives on optimistic individuals excited about life, with mentors—many young professionals in their late twenties and early thirties—sharing their experiences and building meaningful relationships with students that often extend beyond college. The program's success highlights the special, often temporary, time in life when young professionals can dedicate significant time to mentorship.
Mentoring, Optimism, Resilience, Networking, Relationship Building
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Beth Garfield
Co-Director, LA Senior Program
Minds Matter SoCal
Stanford University, 1974
University of Michigan Law School
Psychology
Law, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
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Video Highlights
1. Mentors at Minds Matter SoCal are optimistic and believe in the potential of others.
2. Many mentors are young professionals in their late twenties and early thirties who are at a stage in their lives where they can dedicate significant time and energy to mentoring.
3. The mentor-student relationships are often long-lasting and continue beyond the students' college years, providing valuable support and guidance.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who believe that life is going to be good for them and for others are really optimistic. They are individuals who are excited about life.
I see that in our mentors. Our mentors have had their own struggles in their lives with their families and their college careers, and they are willing to share that with the students and be honest about what they've gone through.
I think that our mentoring program is absolutely one of the most special things about Mines. Most of the mentors are young, in their late twenties or early thirties, and are just starting their careers. Most of them do not have children, as it takes too much time.
We also have some older mentors. I see that mentors of all different ages and experience have so much to offer the students. The relationships that our students build with their mentors are often really special.
These are relationships that students can continue through college and even after they graduate. I think that's the most special thing.