Jean Rhodes to Deliver Keynote Address on Graduation Equity and Mentoring
Jean Rhodes to Deliver Keynote Address on Graduation Equity and Mentoring
February 5, 2025
We are delighted to announce that Professor Jean Rhodes, co-founder of MentorPRO and the Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology, will deliver a keynote address at the prestigious Graduation Equity Webinar series this March. The virtual event, scheduled for March 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST, will bring together hundreds of education professionals from across the state.
Professor Rhodes, whose pioneering work has transformed the landscape of youth mentoring, will share groundbreaking insights from MentorPRO’s innovative approach to advancing educational equity. Her presentation comes at a crucial time when educational institutions are seeking evidence-based solutions to support student success and close achievement gaps.
“The partnership between MentorPRO and educational institutions represents a significant step forward in our mission to democratize access to quality mentoring,” says Professor Rhodes. “Our platform’s success in creating meaningful mentor-mentee relationships demonstrates the power of combining cutting-edge technology with decades of research in youth development.”
The webinar will draw an audience of over 200 education professionals, including administrators, counselors, teachers, district staff, and community partners. Professor Rhodes will address how MentorPRO’s evidence-based mentoring framework is revolutionizing student support systems and creating sustainable pathways to academic success.
This keynote presentation underscores MentorPRO’s commitment to transforming educational outcomes through innovative mentoring solutions. The platform’s unique approach, built on Professor Rhodes’s extensive research, has already demonstrated remarkable success in supporting students across diverse educational settings.
