Meet the Mentors

Shantell Thomas

Dearest Mentor is my brainchild - born out of my quarantine-inspired mentorship journey. I spent the extra time shut-in, to avail myself to anyone seeking my help. I hope I inspired my mentees because they certainly inspired me! When I’m not answering your questions or looping-in my fellow mentors to help, I am an Employee Experience Practitioner. By day, I channel my expertise into using ‘Tech for Good’ and by nightfall, like most mothers, I’m navigating the question of ‘what’s for dinner?’

Hope Lights

Hope Lights brings twenty-five years of dedication, care, and passion to her role as a public school teacher. Her enthusiasm thrives not only in the classroom, engaging with her students, but also beyond, through her active involvement in the local education association. As the sole female sibling in her family, her close-knit circle of girlfriends plays a pivotal role in enriching her life experience.

Tonya Winchester

Tonya Winchester is a wife, mother, encourager, writer, teacher, speaker and mental fitness & resilience coach. Her why: to value people for who they are while inspiring and supporting them as they grow. Check her out at tonyawinchester.com or on LinkedIn to connect.