Rowe paired 22 students with mentors based on common interests, hometowns, cultural backgrounds, and career paths. For example, a student who is interested in finance was paired with a vice president at Goldman Sachs, and a musician who worked with Beyoncé was paired with a student who wants to work in entertainment. In addition to offering students career advice and internship leads, mentors also help students navigate independent and boarding school life, answering questions like where to get a haircut or buy skincare products in the local area.
The program kicked off with a virtual event in November where students, together at school on their laptops, could see all the mentors on a projection screen. An in-person event is planned for late spring 2021, and the program is set to continue throughout the next school year, with students and mentors connecting over Zoom at least six times throughout the school year.
A boarding student during her virtual mentor meeting at the school.
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