Dear Friends,
Greetings from the East Coast of the US, which has been my work base for this summer.
I am delighted to introduce to you the mentoring pairs of the 2024 Cycle of our Athena and Telemachus mentoring programmes.
As you know, this is our transformative initiative dedicated to empowering talented young professionals and women in their pursuit of careers that create profound social impact primarily in areas that fall under the 17 UN Goals.
In a world that is driven by innovation and social change and is also in dire need of empathy and resilience, our programme stands as a beacon of support and inspiration for the next generation of changemakers.
Athena and Telemachus, thanks to the sustained support of our Advisory Board and Sponsors, form a dynamic community where experienced leaders and emerging talent come together, bridging the gap between aspiration and achievement. The power of mentorship to unlock potential, nurture skills, and ignite passion for social good is incredible. Together, we are cultivating a generation of leaders who are equipped and inspired to drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
I remain grateful to our distinguished Mentors, international professionals with stellar careers in their fields of expertise, who continue to support these programmes with dedication and commitment. Please know how much valued your kindness and generosity are. A warm welcome to our new Mentors, some of which are Athena and Telemachus graduates!
We continue this work together. Wishing you all a nice summer!
Light, Peace, Gratitude,
Elizabeth
June 2024
We proudly introduce the mentors and mentees pairs for 2024    |
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