Mentoring Committee

Rich Atkins, EDD
David Ax, CVP
Aaron Bayham, CVP
Graeme Bice
Michelle Bradley, CVP
Lynn Carlotto
David Daly, CVP – Chair
Lauren Dugan
Ebony Hattix
David Lucier, PHD
Bryan Miller, CMP, MBA, CVE – Vice Chair
Elspeth Nelson
Julie Pazina, CEM
Jason Peterson
Zach Rutledge, CVE
Zakiya Smith-Dore, CVP, MBA
Matt Steinmetz
Cynthia Tucker, CVP
Celeste Villegas

Mission:

The committee facilitates implementation of the Mentor Connector program to provide Association members opportunities for learning experiences, networking, professional growth, and skill development through mentoring partnerships.  The program strives to enhance the value of Association membership and support other resources to educate and innovate public assembly venue management.

Roles and Responsibilities of Committee Members:

  1. Work with staff in development and administration of the IAVM Mentor Program.
  2. Meet to pair Mentees and Mentors for each cycle.
  3. Provide content for VP Magazine advocating for the program and write one or more blog post(s).
  4. Participate in the Mentor Connector informational webinars hosted by committee members for applicants and prospective participants.
  5. Each individual committee member will begin or continue one thread on VenueNet each month.