Mentorship

Obi-Wan Kenobi cultivated the skills of a local farm boy. Master Po motivated his grasshopper with a single stone. Mr. Miyagi waxed nostalgic with a bullied teenager. Mentorships offer a unique path to self-discovery; whether you're the teacher or the student. But let's face it, this isn’t Hollywood. Fortunately, as an Ad Fed member the force is with you. The Mentorship Program is an opportunity to meet professionals who are knowledgeable, experienced, enthusiastic and committed to supporting the professional development of mentees. We call it turning hindsight into foresight.

Mentorship

The AdFed Mentorship Circle program is designed to allow members to individually interact with industry mentors by meeting them in an informal group setting called a Circle Group. These Mentorship Circle Events are held four times a year and offer networking, discussion and group mentorship based on areas of interest. The AdFed Mentorship Circle program does not facilitate the match an individual mentor and a mentee. However, these events are designed to allow a mentor and potential mentee to make a connection, and possibly develop a mentor/mentee relationship outside of AdFed. Participants can also choose to simply attend quarterly Circle Events where mentorship will happen via group discussions.

The format of this event allows participants and industry professionals the chance to talk one on one and in a group discussion setting. It is a great opportunity to learn from the best and the brightest in the industry, network with professionals and learn from your peers.

The Ad Fed Mentorship Circle Program is sponsored by Digital People.

Cost

FREE for members (non-member mentors may also participate for $15). Thanks to our sponsors Digital People, the events include free appetizers and one free drink ticket. Registration is recommended but drop-ins are welcome.

Categories of Interests/Topics

  • Creative
  • Marketing
  • Interactive
  • Account Management
  • Media/PR

Expectations/Commitments

MENTORS:

  • Group Mentorship: We welcome mentors that prefer to only participate in Circle Events as discussion facilitators for group mentorship.
  • One-on-One Mentorship: Commit no less than one 1 ½ hour meeting every other month during the course one year. Commit to making yourself available by phone or email between meetings. Read Ad Fed’s “Mentorship Orientation” before beginning program. **Ad Fed does not match pairs but will introduce interested mentors/mentees to one another.

MENTEES:

  • One-on-One Mentorship: Commit to schedule meetings. Responsible for setting agenda (casual/informal is fine!). Read Ad Fed’s “Mentorship Orientation” before beginning program.
  • Group Mentorship: If group interaction is more your style we recommend attending our quarterly Circle Events for a more casual open-discussion style mentorship.

Program Contacts

Mentors/ Volunteers

Brendon Schrader
Board Director for Mentorship
brendon@antennaagency.com
(612) 746-5070

Amy Koliner
Mentorship Committee Chair
akoliner@ogdenpubs.com
(612) 371-5878