Fall is around the corner, and our campus will soon be abuzz with the next generation of Public Health graduates. We understand that nurturing bright minds and fostering optimistic futures requires the collective efforts of our entire community, which is why we seek your partnership in this endeavor. We invite you to create a profile on Michigan Public Health Connect and serve as a mentor for a student this academic year.

Michigan Public Health Connect is our exclusive online mentoring and networking platform dedicated to the Public Health Community. Within this dynamic virtual community, students gain access to invaluable professional guidance from accomplished alumni, fostering robust mentoring relationships that serve as a wellspring of knowledge, support, and professional development. Setting up your profile is a straightforward process taking approximately 20 minutes, making you readily available to support students as they navigate their academic pursuits and careers in Public Health.

Once your Michigan Public Health Connect profile is set up, you are ready to jump into a more personalized mentorship relationship. The Student-to-Alumni Mentoring Program is a six-month mentorship initiative (November - April) that offers students powerful insight and support while expanding their exposure to diverse career paths, industries, and ideas.

• Mentor applications are being accepted until Friday, September 14. 
• Mentors and Mentees will be introduced by email in early November.
• Please hold Saturday, November 4 from 12-12:30 pm (ET) for your introductory Zoom meeting with your mentee. This time can be adjusted if it doesn't work with your schedule.
• We encourage mentors and mentees to connect at least once per month.

For questions, please contact the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, Alexandra Schweigert at aleysch@umich.edu.

Thank you, and Go Blue!

Office of Development & Alumni Engagement