Hosted by the Hopkins Connect Guidance Alliance
Empowering mentors to design meaningful connections and career pathways through curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.
Featuring:
Patricia Browne – Visionary Organizational Leader, Transformational Change Expert, and Johns Hopkins Alum, Bus '07, ’10
Tessa McKenzie – Associate Director of Mentor Development, Alumni Engagement and Life Design Programs, Johns Hopkins University
About the Session
Mentorship 101: Foundations for Meaningful Alumni Mentoring
Join Patricia Browne and Tessa McKenzie for an interactive introduction to effective mentoring that equips you with the tools, mindset, and confidence to support students and alumni. This session explores the role of a mentor, best practices for building trust and psychological safety, and how to engage in career and life conversations that are strengths-based, inclusive, and impact-driven. Participants will gain practical strategies for setting boundaries, asking powerful questions, and navigating common mentoring scenarios—while learning how mentorship fits within the Hopkins culture of connection and lifelong learning.
You’ll leave with actionable frameworks, renewed confidence, and clear guidance to foster meaningful mentoring relationships across the Hopkins community.
Why Attend
Completing this training earns you recognition as a Mentor Champion—granting exclusive access to Hopkins Connect programs, events, and curated mentorship opportunities designed to strengthen the Hopkins network.
Whether you’re new to mentoring or looking to deepen your practice, this session will help you build a practical mentorship toolkit and amplify your impact throughout the alumni ecosystem.
