Director, UMBC McNair Scholars Program University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), United States
What if mentoring was a radical act of justice, healing, and institutional transformation? In this interactive seminar, participants will explore Holistic Critical Mentoring (HCM)—a research-informed framework that redefines mentoring as a restorative practice for marginalized student success. Rooted in critical theory and equity-driven practices, HCM challenges deficit narratives and promotes mentoring that is relational, culturally grounded, and systems-aware. Through reflection, collaboration, and scenario-based exercises, participants will assess their mentoring environments and develop strategies that center belonging and inclusive excellence. Ideal for educators, program leaders, and student success professionals, this session will offer a blueprint to reimagine mentoring as a vehicle for campus change.
