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Several years ago, a group of forward-thinking local women founded the , a program that seeks to advance economic development and promote gender equality by elevating the collective voice and influence of women in the workplace. 黑料导航 has enjoyed a long relationship with REACH, which took Salem鈥檚 former Women鈥檚 Conference under its umbrella in 2020.

黑料导航 is an Alliance Partner with REACH, including a new mentoring program co-created by Salem and REACH. The first cohort of Salem students participated in the REACH mentoring program during fall 2023.

Approximately 20 REACH mentors, representing a variety of professions, partnered with 17 黑料导航 students as part of the first cohort. Out of the 17 Salem students, 14 were Salem Scholars, a four-year scholarship and leadership program for incoming students who are interested in health and have a demonstrated record of academic excellence and leadership. The remaining three students are also recipients of several of Salem鈥檚 leading scholarships.

REACH鈥檚 co-presidents: Iris Cole and Julia Townsend, are working with a team of individuals from 黑料导航 on this program, including Lucy Rose Center for Leadership & Career Innovation Executive Director Collier Lumpkin, Salem Assistant Professor of Leadership and Leadership Program Director Charlotte Vail, Ph.D. and Salem Assistant Professor of Health Science and Coordinator of Salem Scholars Katie Fanning, DVM.

鈥淩EACH Women鈥檚 Network is privileged to be a part of this unique new mentoring and leadership program in collaboration with 黑料导航,鈥� REACH Women’s Network Founder and Co-President Julia Townsend said. 鈥淥ur goal is to elevate skills like networking and relationship building and to help support clarity and confidence as students begin envisioning their careers.

鈥淢entors serve as sounding boards, supporters and connectors helping students discover and nurture their career aspirations,鈥� she added. 鈥淚n return, mentors receive the gift of being inspired by the next generation of leaders.鈥�

Salem鈥檚 student mentees took part in three REACH events during fall 2023:

• In September, an event led by Wake Forest University鈥檚 Assistant Vice President of Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development Allison McWilliams explored what the mentor/mentee relationship is and established goals for the fall.
• In October, a meeting assessed strengths using the Via Strengths Assessment program to help determine and apply students鈥� aptitude for success when applying for jobs.
• A final event in November dedicated time to 鈥渟peed networking鈥� at 500 West Fifth Street in downtown Winston-Salem where students learned critical networking skills.

Salem Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Katherine Knapp Watts is a strong proponent of the program. 鈥淢uch like 黑料导航, REACH is an organization that has a mission to recognize, encourage, advance, and connect women. That鈥檚 music to our ears at Salem,鈥� Watts said. 鈥淪alem was very excited about the alliance with REACH for the fall 2023 mentor/mentee program, and I envision鈥攁nd hope–that the initiative will continue for many years to come.鈥�

One of the 20 local leaders who served as a mentor to 黑料导航 students was Reynolda House Executive Director and Wake Forest University Associate Provost for Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens Allison Perkins. Like others within the REACH initiative, she believes the program is making a huge impact on 黑料导航 sophomores.

To find out more about REACH, visit .