Mentor + Mentee Spotlight Series

Mentor, Dale Anglin - Vice President for Programs, The Cleveland Foundation

Mentee, Nicki Price - B.A. Nonprofit Administration (December 2022) & Current Master of Public Administration (MPA) Student, Cleveland State University

Multi-faceted, supportive, amiable, curious, strong willed, observant, smart.

 

Nicki has moved from finishing her bachelor's degree to starting her Masters' program while I've been her mentor. She's also working full time. I've seen her work hard to learn Cleveland and explore the range of organizations and issues here so they she can determine what she wants to do professionally going forward.

 

Nicki attended the annual out of school time symposium in November where over 300 people received training on the latest ways to support children and youth in the after-school space. She was able to learn all about how nonprofits support young people especially through the pandemic.

 

That I like providing information to others to help them make sense of the work world. And that I wish I had had mentors earlier in my life.

 

It's important to support those coming behind you and it's important to form friendships across generations.

 

Cleveland is a big small town. It's valuable to make friends of and support young people coming up in the city.

 

The CSU Levin College mentoring program is a wonderful legacy program that supports our region by connecting young and new professionals with seasoned ones.

 

 

Dale is supportive, focused, inclusive, and thoughtful. It's been such a treat to observe her actions over the last few months, her focus is always on the community.

 

I had no idea how incredibly expansive her role as the Vice President of Programs at the Cleveland Foundation is. Due to her supervision of the program teams that focus on youth, health and human services, education, criminal justice, racial equity, and leadership development, I can ask her questions about many facets of nonprofit work.

 

All of the events have been great, but I loved the kick-off event because seeing all the mentors and students in one room together created such a supportive atmosphere. I am looking forward to the Resume Review as I always enjoy feedback from professionals in the community.

 

I'm getting better at accepting invitations into new spaces and stepping outside my comfort zone. Dale has extended invitations to meetings, speeches, and conferences. Each time I've attended something, I've learned more about Cleveland, the nonprofit landscape and met incredible local professionals.

 

My journey as an adult learner has value, and my previous experiences as a military spouse (now retired) are valuable and can be utilized in my professional future.

 

Last semester I was taking UST 433 and UST 456 the concept and skills we addressed were beneficial, and I saw them being used in the meetings and workshops I observed.

 

Accept all the opportunities that are offered. Each event, whether with your mentor or the program as a whole, will introduce you to local organizations and professionals that are more than willing to connect and answer questions.

 

My experiences within Levin College and the opportunities I had in undergrad (like the Mentoring Program) spurred me to begin my MPA immediately. I can't say enough about the support and programs provided to me, an adult learner, on my journey!