What does being a mentor for LAUNCH mean to you?

Being a mentor for LAUNCH is nothing short of amazing. Having the opportunity to work with these wonderful young gentlemen and help provide my experiences and guidance is one of the most fulfilling experiences I have done in my lifetime. There have been many times in which I could have used a helping hand and /or a shoulder to lean on growing up and having the chance to be that for someone else is amazing. The definition of mentor is ever changing and evolving depending on each situation. It is being a friend, a guide, a sounding board and role model. Sometimes all at once and sometimes each being independent of each other.



What part of your role do you find most fulfilling?

As mentioned above; the ability to help someone find themselves, work through a complicated situation or to just “be present” is one of the most fulfilling parts of mentorship. It is an absolute honor to be a part of these young men's lives and each engagement is rewarding in itself. 



How long have you been with LAUNCH?

I have been with LAUNCH since Day one of our Camp in August.



What do you do when you're not mentoring for LAUNCH?

When not mentoring with LAUNCH, outside of work I enjoy working out, drawing, reading and spending time with my family.



What do you most hope LAUNCH mentees will get out of this year's program?

My hope for our LAUNCH mentees is they graduate with the confidence and skills to pay it forward. This program has the ability to instill a set of solid life skills that will set them up for success and the programs overall success will be measure by the outputs of each mentee back to their friends, family and society as whole.