MentorPRO’s Mentor of the Year 2024 Announced
The Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring at UMass Boston and MentorPRO are thrilled to announce Mwenze Rhoda Lucky from Strathmore University as the recipient of the 2024 Mentor of the Year Award. Ms. Mwenze has demonstrated exceptional dedication to mentoring excellence through her work at Strathmore University, one of East Africa’s leading academic institutions.
Outstanding Mentoring Achievement
Ms. Mwenze has distinguished herself through her extraordinary commitment to mentoring, regularly going beyond traditional mentoring boundaries by sharing meals with mentees and successfully completing advanced training through the MentorPRO Academy. Her approach to mentoring emphasizes structured goal-setting and detailed action planning, helping mentees chart clear paths toward their objectives.
Program Impact
The award nomination, submitted by Michael Kimathi, Strathmore University’s MentorPRO Success Coordinator, highlights Ms. Mwenze’s significant contributions to the university’s mentoring program. Mr. Kimathi’s leadership has been instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence in mentoring at Strathmore University, and his nomination speaks to the program’s commitment to recognizing outstanding mentor achievement.
Innovation in Mentoring
Ms. Mwenze’s mentoring approach stands out for her:
- Proactive engagement with mentees
- Commitment to continuous improvement through feedback
- Active recruitment of new mentors to expand the program’s reach
About our Partnership with Strathmore University
Strathmore University’s partnership with MentorPRO represents a significant collaboration in advancing evidence-based mentoring practices in higher education. Strathmore University is a chartered university located in Nairobi, Kenya, with a rich and pioneering history in East African education. The institution began as Strathmore College in 1961, marking a significant milestone as Kenya’s first multi-racial, multi-religious college. The university’s founding was particularly groundbreaking during Kenya’s pre-independence period, as it was the first institution to break racial barriers in education. The university’s historic commitment to academic excellence and leadership development aligns perfectly with MentorPRO’s mission to enhance mentoring relationships through technology and best practices. We are proud to partner with Strathmore!
