What does being a mentor for LAUNCH mean to you?

Being a mentor means being a Captain's Mate, helping young men navigate the waters of becoming a man.

What part of your role do you find most fulfilling?

I find myself being drawn to the outsiders of the group. I keep an eye out for the young men that break away and want to be alone, but really just need someone present to listen and be with them in their world.

How long have you been with LAUNCH?

My first year, 2022.

What do you do when you're not mentoring for LAUNCH?

My Work is growth consulting, helping businesses with software and digital transformation. Fun is hiking, filming videos, playing drums, and kickboxing.

What do you most hope LAUNCH mentees will get out of this year's program?

I hope the mentees learn that becoming a man is multi-dimensional. Hopefully they gain insight into how to manage their internal worlds and develop tools to ground themselves when the going gets tough. I feel like so much of our work as mentors is teaching proper self-care so they can focus when emotions are loud and the world is a confusing and scary place.