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A unique experience of learning, inspiration, and networking for the youth development field

March 28
2025

Online
Event

I felt as if what was said during the conference was so validating for us—to have outside sources saying things about how important it is for organizations to prioritize youth voice and choice.

Zoë Auerbach, Program Manager, CHIME and Young Leaders

About

About the Conference

The 22nd annual Mentoring Matters Conference promises a day of invaluable insights, as speakers explore current trends, challenges, and best practices in mentorship and youth development.

This year's theme, 'Elevating Youth Voice,' highlights how mentoring relationships can build skills and confidence for young people to use their voice and be leaders.

Expert speakers

Keynote and youth panels center on authentic relationship-driven approaches to mentoring—with equity and joy as the foundation.

Practice-based workshops

Connect and learn with fellow youth-serving professionals, as practitioners share and apply their expertise to real-life situations.

SPEAKERS

Speakers

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Michelle Jervis

Founder & Executive Director

Girls Mentor Girls

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Chandler Brossard

Youth, Family, & Community Liaison
Connections Mentor Inc

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Dr. Rolanda L. Ward

Associate Professor of Social Work

Niagara University

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Lia Taylor Harper

Executive Director

Connections Mentor Inc

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Hassanah Smith

CAPACity Program Manager

The City College of New York

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Carina Pena

Program Manager

Connections Mentor Inc

Rev. Eugene Coplin.avif

Rev. Eugene Coplin

Founder & CEO

Wisdom In Troubled Times

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Derrick Stroud, DSW

Director of Justice Initiatives

Brownsville Community Justice

Center

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Monica Chuchon

Bilingual School Social Worker
Weber Middle School

2025 Sponsors

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Tel. 212-953-0945

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