YOU WOULD MAKE A GREAT MENTOR.

mentorship changes two lives.

 
 
 

ARE YOU READY TO HELP A STUDENT LAUNCH AND be a part of the change?

you are invited to become a career coach mentor.

With the firm belief that students with high academic aspirations from overlooked communities need targeted guidance along the path to college, we recruit committed professionals to encourage our students, hold them accountable, and help them achieve their goals. Our Career Coach Mentors fill a necessary role and make a huge impact on the life of a student. We pair highly driven students from communities of extreme challenges with local professionals. This ongoing relationship provides the one-on-one foundation of support that is essential to the success of our students in their pursuit of higher education.

 

OUR IDEAL MENTOR IS…

an experienced and committed professional, local to SouthEast Florida, who wants to help a student open their mind and reach their potential.

We fearlessly clear the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges with the best scholarships. We are seeking those who believe education is the answer, who understand that the education system does not adequately provide opportunities for all. We’re seeking those who have trudged their own college and career journey, and who are ready to lift as they climb.

  • One-on-one mentoring gives our fellows a sounding board, non-authoritarian friend, and a personal cheerleader. We engage professionals who can serve as positive role models; those who will take the lead in building a friendship grounded in mutual respect, goal-setting, and self-esteem building. Interested professionals should join us during our New Mentor Info Sessions or come to an event to meet our team and learn more about mentorship. Our team will conduct an interview and after a required background screening and informational training session, mentors are matched with a student based on common interests, personality type, career or college goals, or other intuitive markers. The mentor and student meet once a week through high school graduation; most students join the academic fellowship in their 10th-grade year. Mentors receive ongoing support through communications, monitoring, and annual training sessions including college preparation guidance. Students and mentors schedule weekly meetings on their own time and can arrange to meet at a community location after school, on the weekends, or even virtually via video conference. We host a “Senior Success Night” where graduates ready themselves for launch and offer our mentors the opportunity to celebrate the conclusion of their mentoring relationship. It is our hope that after 2.5 years, both the mentor and student enjoy a lifelong connection and celebrate future victories, as well.

  • ● Provides Encouragement

    ● Gives Academic Support

    ● Builds Confidence

    ● Develops Career Readiness

    ● Teaches Technical Skills

    ● Assists in College & Scholarship Search

    ● Guides the Application Process

    ● Creates Network Connections

    ● Hosts an Internship

    ● Helps with Goal Setting

    ● Models Long & Short Term Planning

    ● Navigates Strategic or Visionary Ideas

  • You are invited to meet our mentor program team and learn more about what it means to be a Career Coach Mentor with a Path to College Fellow. Please see our events calendar upcoming dates!

    All interested volunteers must complete an online application followed by a one-on-one interview with a leader in our mentor program.

    A level-3 background screening is required by all mentors and is provided by our partners at the United Way of Palm Beach County.

    We provide a three-hour training session to review what you legally need to know to work with adolescents, suggested relationship-building activities, review any potential challenges that may arise, and include a college readiness crash course.

    Please note: We provide ongoing individualized support, optional group or service activities, subject tutoring, and expert college advising.

Who are our Mentors?

Our mentors come from all walks of life, including retirees, young professionals just starting their careers, seasoned experts in various fields, executives, and founders. They bring diverse perspectives and experiences, dedicating their time and talents to guiding and inspiring our students. We could not do this transformative work without their unwavering commitment, which helps create lasting opportunities and positive change for the young people we serve.

    • Hilary Phelps - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

    • Judi Venet - Retired

    • Michelle Kellner - NextEra Energy

    • Cheryl Venet - Retired

    • Morela Gomes - NextEra Energy

    • Rafael Cordero - Periodontist

    • Sarah Coon - Lang Realty

    • Marlene Cowan - Florida Power & Light

    • Akanksha Kumar - MDLIVE, Inc

    • Anthony Penn

    • Laura Neandross - Wolf Creek Construction

    • Janell Carroll - Florida Atlantic University

    • Morgan Long - Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad

    • Regina Battle - Children’s Services Council

    • Molly Aubry - Acquavella Galleries

    • Lanita Sanders - Children’s Services Council

    • Salome Mondelus - Advent First Solutions LLC

    • Sylke Lopez - Microsoft

    • Vicky Salvo

    • Garrett Kellner - ShowUp

    • Mary Kathleen Ernst - Retired

    • Jaana Moisio - Palm Beach Tots

    • Sonia Chakraborty - Florida Power & Light

    • Liz Reitman - It’s Your World Promo

    • Marina Ramirez - Martha Computer Repair

    • Mariana Silva

    • Anjelica Abraham - Community Partners South Florida

    • Kathleen Alexis - Palm Beach County

    • Barbara Kaplan - Keystone Property Management Group

    • Pamela Morrone -

    • Nathalie Jean-Felix - The Hackett Group

    • Henry Mieles - Graduate in FAU Medical School

    • Kristine Kreidler - Town of Lantana

    • Emily Klein - Revolution Mortgage

    • Jim Sugarman - Retired

    • Velgui Perez-Tomas - Americans for Immigrant Justice

    • Carole Park - Retired Bose Corp

    • Adrianne Kadzinski - T-Org Consulting

    • Kandee Biren

    • Barbara Campbell

    • Ken Campbell

    • David Lyons - Retired at IThink Financial

    • Drew Brasiel - Alternative Horizons Group

    • Bruce Wolff - Brach Eichler LLC

    • Jonathan Spero - InHouse Physicians

    • Frank Motley - Retired

    • Jamie Bockelman - Indr. Inc

    • Mary Kathleen Ernst - Retired

    • Jazmyne Johnson - Currax Pharmaceuticals

    • Martha Ruiz - Self Employed at Martha Computer Helps

    • Karen Lerner - Kirby Mcinerney

    • Wen Fils-Aime - Palm Beach County Youth Services

    • Tracie Wong - FPL

    • Madi Cuellar - FPL

    • Lisa Cox - Retired RN

    • Davicka Thompson - Thompson Creative Collection

    • Laura Buffardi - Grad Admissions Consulting

    • Akhil Chhabra - Monolith Materials

    • Janice Caine - Custom College Visits

    • Meera Kari - Infosys

    • Michelle Tyson - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    • Diana Rivera - Palm Beach County Water Utilies

    • Anjali Nagaraja - ClearSky

    • Kylee Hay - United Way of Palm Beach County

    • Comfort Olugbuyi - FAU

    • Deb Van Riet - Self Employed

    • Alexia Nesmith - Lawton Whiteman Law

    • Jennifer Vitale - Anton Paar QuantaTec

    • Dan Weil - Freelance Writer/ Journalist

    • Ron Helman - Self Employed Musician & Wellness Coach

    • Lito Perez - Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

    • Jason Reid - ADP

    • Sarah Macnamee - Inscopix, Inc

    • Leonel Galvez - New York Life Insurance Co.

    • Ammu Warrier - DCR Workforce

    • Barry Friedman - Blankrome LLP

    • Africa Fine - Palm Beach State College

    • Andrea Galvez - Palm Beach Day Academy

    • Evanette Burrows - Johnson & Johnson

    • Fred Blevens - Thomas Printworks

    • Antonio Cotton - UBS Financial Servies

    • Shayla Smith - Oxbridge Academy

    • Shawnte Parks - Partnership Realty

    • Ernestine Siggers - City of Lake Worth Beach

    • Sharon Tompkins - Lewis & Tompkins P.C.

    • Lisa Smith - University of Arizona Global Campus

    • Phillip Shapiro - Retired

    • Felicia Hughes - Retired

    • Liz Lyons - Retired

    • Sherlie Desamour - Zimmerman Advertising

    • Dave Brazzeals - Retired

    • Faye Robb - Retired

Mentor spotlight:

Meet Jamie Bockelman - current mentor 2025

Since 2018, Jamie Bockelman has been a cornerstone of excellence in our mentorship program, now guiding her third student with unwavering dedication. Her kindness, passion, and belief in the brilliance of our students inspire us all. The success of her two former mentees, now both thriving at Florida State University, stands as a testament to the profound impact of her mentorship. She shows our students that their dreams are not just possible- they are within reach. Thank you, Jamie, for transforming lives and embodying the heart of Path to College's mission! 

Why Jamie loves Mentoring with Path to College:

"The relationships built are unmatched. It is a privilege to witness the greatness of the students and to be a part of the journey to college and beyond. Sure, the students learn from us, but I have learned so much from the students on what it is to be humble, resilient, kind, patient, and persistent. It’s fun! Whether we are taking a walk, volunteering together or just sitting  at the library, a good time is always had!" - Jamie Bockelman