November 21, 2024
Community of Practice Themed Showcase and Networking Event: Quality Approaches to Virtual Mentoring
As part of Mentor Canada’s Community of Practice, Themed Showcase & Networking Events are designed to celebrate the diverse mentoring programs, initiatives, and organizations across Canada.
Each event includes live presentations by different mentoring programs that showcase different approaches to mentorship. Each event also includes networking opportunities to help you discover new partners and make connections with mentoring professionals who share your interests and goals.
We created these events to help de-silo Canada’s mentoring ecosystem and meet the strong demand for more networking and cross-sector collaboration.
On November 21st, we are thrilled to welcome and showcase how three different organizations are supporting quality approaches to virtual mentoring across Canada.
Discover the panelists
Ayane Bouh, Specialist | BGC Ottawa
Ayane Bouh is currently a Specialist in the Diversity & Inclusion Program within the Gender and Race Equity, Indigenous Relations, and Social Development department. With over a decade of diverse experience, she has served as the Program Coordinator for Youth Futures and has held positions at the Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, Ottawa Police Service, and YMCA-YWCA. Ayane is deeply committed to advancing social justice and empowering youth, driven by her passion for creating inclusive communities.
Elietra Samuel, Mentorship Coordinator | BGC Ottawa
As the Mentorship Coordinator at BGC Ottawa, Elietra oversees the mentorship aspect of the Youth Futures Program, a partnership with the City of Ottawa, and the Leaders'4'Life program ran at multiple clubhouses across Ottawa. Previously, Elietra has worked with the University of Ottawa Student's Union to re-establish a mentorship program that connects university students with high schoolers. With 5 years of experience in the mentorship field, Elietra brings insightful innovation and passion for creative problem solving that places youth experiences and needs at the forefront.
Gabriela Ludusan, Coordinator, Peer Programs | Student Affairs, Queens University
As the Coordinator for Peer Programs at Queen’s University, Gabriela works collaboratively with colleagues across campus to support a variety of programs and services aimed at supporting transition, leadership development and involvement through peer-to-peer support at Queen’s.
Erika Keys, Program Lead - Mentee Lead | Girls E-Mentorship
Erika holds a bachelor’s degree in social psychology from McMaster University and a master’s degree in applied health sciences from Western University, with a specialization in Healthy Development. Certified as a Career Coach and Navigator Goodwill Industries International. Erika specializes in empowering youth to overcome barriers and achieve success. With over five years of experience in mentorship, programing, and youth development, she currently serves as Program Lead at Girls E-Mentorship, managing large-scale initiatives that support self-identified high school girls facing socioeconomic barriers. Previously, she worked as the Gender Equity Program Coordinator for the Jays Care Foundation, where she designed and implemented leadership and sports programs for thousands of girls across Canada. Erika is passionate about leveraging her expertise to create impactful mentorship experiences and foster personal growth among young women.