This session will induct the inaugural class of mentoring dyads, share general information on mentorship, and how to become involved in the Mentoring Academy. More detailed information for those inducted into the Mentoring Academy will be discussed in the latter half of the session. Everyone is welcome to attend!

• Welcome from the NCFR Mentoring Academy Steering Committee: Kimberly A. Crossman (Chair), Katie M. Barrow, Jessica N. Fish, Andrea Roach, Dana A. Weiser
• Welcome from NCFR President-Elect: Leigh A. Leslie
• Opening Remarks: The Mentoring Relationship, Katherine R. Allen, winner of the Felix Berardo Scholarship Award for Mentoring, and Katie M. Barrow
• Program Overview, Activities, and Discussion: NCFR Mentoring Academy Steering Committee

(Made possible with the support of Texas Tech University – Human Development and Family Studies)