BENEFIT – Professional Development and Networking
Growth, Relationships, and Opportunities through WIN (GROW) Mentoring Program
Vision
Provide knowledge and tools for mentees and mentors to be successful in leveraging relationships that foster career and personal growth for individuals in the nuclear energy and technology fields. Develop solid relationships, interpersonal skills, and business knowledge to drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
GROW Program Goals
A) Pair experienced nuclear professionals with less experienced nuclear professionals or students.
B) Share lessons learned, anecdotes, operational excellence, etc. relating to time in industry or academia.
C) Set and complete goals using a tracking system for accountability and sharing purposes.
D) Collect actionable feedback from program participants and use lessons learned to enhance the program.
About Us
The U.S. Women in Nuclear Professional Development Committee initiated a program for mentoring within the U.S. WIN organization for those individuals who wish to gain the benefits mentoring and being mentored can offer. The GROW program was piloted in 2021 and will launch as an official program at the U.S. WIN 2022 Annual Conference. The program requires a 12-month commitment with a monthly commitment of approximately one hour.
The purpose of the program is to provide personal development, building a learning culture, build connections and community within the mentoring network, develop leadership skills, support diversity and inclusivity, develop self-confidence and self-awareness.
Please visit The WINning Edge newsletter for GROW Mentoring Program quarterly updates and event announcements.
Participants of the 2021 U.S. WIN Mentoring Pilot Program
| MENTOR | MENTEE |
|---|---|
| Carol Barajas | Amy Baldwin |
| Margie Barnes | Rebecca Oberlander |
| Denise Brandon | Robin Roper |
| Bonnie Bryant | Adrianna Lupercio |
| Lauren Coffey | Vic Davis |
| Jamie Coleman | Adria Peterkin |
| Leah Crider | Iesha Williamson |
| Janice Cruz | Kristine Darling |
| Amanda Donges | Sarah Sullivan |
| Juliann Edwards | Sara Driscoll |
| Laura Ekern | Elizabeth Bramer |
| Kelly Ferneau | Stephanie Meyer |
| Iba Ello-Fletcher | Alex Greif |
| Lynn Kolonauski | Avery Wano-Gall |
| Lynn Kolonauski | Nicolie Aoki |
| Rachel Luebbe | Kristina Gerber |
| Dr. Catherine Riddle | Mackenzie Warwick |
| Maureen Zawalick | Christopher Chadwick |
U.S. WIN Mentoring Subcommittee
Margie Barnes (Sponsor)
Price Collins
Dr. LaKisha White
Kath Kunz
U.S. WIN Mentoring Oversight Board
Angie Howard
Rebecca Salvadore
Margie Barnes
Carol Barajas