Tri Sigma Mentor Collective
Whether you're looking for guidance or ready to give it, the Tri Sigma Mentor Collective connects collegiate members and alumnae through meaningful one-on-one mentorship.
Tri Sigma Mentor Collective was made possible thanks to generous funding from the Tri Sigma Foundation. This program is part of the Tradewinds Career & Connections Network. Click here to view other offerings.
Collegiate members aren’t looking for a year-long formal mentorship—they’re looking for a trusted sister to connect with for support when they need it. As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with collegiate members and provide the support they need as they navigate college and decisions about their future.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, your experiences, insights, and encouragement can help a collegiate member navigate her own journey with confidence. You don’t need to have all the answers—you just need to be willing to listen, encourage, and share your perspective.
Benefits
Mentors will lend their expertise, expand leadership and coaching skills, gain insights from future leaders, and share lessons they’ve learned along the way to make a lasting impact on a sister’s future.
Time Commitment
This is a flexible opportunity designed to work with your schedule. Mentors will work with their mentees to establish a meeting cadence and format that works best for them, whether it’s texting, Zoom, phone calls, or even meeting in-person if you’re local!
Mentorships last for one semester. At the end of the semester, you’ll have the option to continue with your current mentee or get matched to a new mentee. Visit the FAQ for more information.
Training & Resources
Mentors will participate in a quick onboarding program prior to being matched with a mentee. This ensures you're prepared with the knowledge and resources needed to support collegiate members and are confident in using the Mentor Collective platform to communicate.
Mentors will also have access to resources curated by Tri Sigma and Mentor Collective that they can share with their mentee as needed. Learn more.
Informational Webinars
Want to learn more before signing up? Join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more and ask questions. To register, click the date you'd like to attend:
Register—even if you can’t attend—to receive a link to the recording afterward.
Additional Information
Click here to review Mentor Collective’s mentor FAQ.
Any alumna is welcome to serve as a mentor. We believe all alumnae have valuable skills and experiences to share with our collegiate members!
All collegiate members are encouraged to join the mentorship program.
Mentor and mentee pairs will determine how often they would like to connect. Mentors should anticipate 15–20 minutes per month to start.
The program is flexible! Mentor and mentee pairs will determine what format works best for them, whether it’s video chatting, texting, phone calls, meeting for coffee, or a combination.
Collegiate members can sign up as soon as Aug. 3. After signing up, collegiate mentees can get matched in as soon as 2 weeks!
Mentorships last for one semester. Mentors and mentees will have the option to extend their current mentorship, be re-assigned to a new mentor/mentee, or exit the mentorship program at the end of the semester.
Mentors can sign up at any time.
Sign ups for collegiate members open Aug. 3. Collegiate members who sign up by Sept. 15 will receive priority matching.
Mentors can designate how many mentees they wish to have when completing their matching survey. Whether it’s one or multiple, your willingness to mentor makes a difference!
Mentees are welcome to drive the conversation and ask their own questions to get the individual support they need. Examples might include:
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How will my major impact my professional options?
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How do I balance the demands of school, responsibilities, and socializing?
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How can I set myself up for academic, social, and career success?
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How do I make connections with peers and professional contacts?
If you need help with discussion, mentors will also be equipped with conversation starters provided by Mentor Collective.
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This program is free for all members thanks to generous funding from the Tri Sigma Foundation.
FAQ
“I'm really excited to have someone there for me. It's nice knowing that I'm not completely alone and hopefully can be someone I can reach out to if I'm having a hard time in school or other activities.”
"My mentor helped me answer the question of how to form strong relationships with my professors by giving me an actionable strategy to having strong, purposeful visits to their office hours.”
"My mentor has been an amazing help in my life; she makes me realize and see things more clearly.”
The Tri Sigma Mentor Collective enhances the member experience by connecting collegiate members with alumnae mentors for meaningful one-on-one relationships focused on personal growth, career readiness, leadership development, and lifelong sisterhood.
Whether you're a collegiate member seeking guidance for what's next or an alumna looking for a meaningful way to give back, participation in the Tri Sigma Mentor Collective creates connections that benefit both the mentor and mentee.
How it Works
Collegiate members will be matched with an alumna mentor based on common interests, background, academic pursuits, or professional aspirations. Interested participants—both students and mentors—should register and complete an online survey. This will help facilitate meaningful mentorship parings based on interests and experiences. Through our partnership with Mentor Collective, mentors will receive training and resources for even greater impact.
Sign Up
Complete a short survey about yourself to join the mentorship program.
Get Matched
You’ll be paired with another Tri Sigma based on interests and experiences.
Connect
Meet whatever way works best—texting, phone calls, Zoom, or in person.