Key Takeaway: Retaining mentors requires intentional onboarding, clear expectations, and a supportive community.

Keep mentors coming back! Drawing from our team’s 100+ years of collective experience, this session explores proven strategies for long-term mentor retention. We will cover how to effectively recruit and onboard volunteers, set clear expectations, and build a supportive mentor community. Attendees will learn how to foster meaningful student-mentor connections and hear key lessons learned. Discover the blueprint for building a sustainable, highly engaged mentor base for your team.

About the Presenter:

Sohini Stone, MD, MBA, is Google’s Chief Medical Officer for Global Employee Health and a pediatrician by training. For over 16 years, Sohini has volunteered as a FIRST mentor in FRC, FTC, and FLL, focused on increasing access to STEAM for underrepresented groups and helping students develop leadership skills at an early age. She received the Woodie Flowers Finalist Award in 2024, and currently serves as head mentor for the Fremont High Firebots (Team 3501).