Application Process is Open!
The U.S. WIN GROW Committee is looking forward to opening the application process for the upcoming 2025-2026 program year. The application process opens on June 2, 2025 and closes on August 8, 2025. The program kickoff will occur in October 2025.
The current program kicked off on October 10, 2024, with a warm welcome and opening remarks from Juliann Edwards, U.S. WIN Chair, followed by program testimonials from some of our mentors and mentees, Price Collins, Haley Fuller, Diana Peck-Earley, and Maryanne Stasko.
Building off the growing success of the 2023-2024 program, the current 2024-2025 program includes 79 mentors and 91 mentees. The program focus is to provide the mentees with tools for “Being the Best You.” This occurs by meeting with their mentors regularly and participating in the GROW program general sessions. We encourage mentors to return to the program to continue mentoring new members.
Dr. LaKisha White, U.S. WIN GROW program chair, provided the charge to the participants, by inspiring them to all “pay it forward” by using the skills and knowledge gained in the program and helping others. Next, Rebecca Salvadore, U.S. WIN Vice Chair, talked about the importance of mentoring.
Thank you to the 2024-2025 cohorts for your dedication and participation in the program and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the 2025-2026 participants!
Eligibility: Any active U.S. WIN member may apply for consideration to participate in GROW.
Application Requests: Completed applications must be submitted electronically utilizing the link provided below. The GROW Committee will screen the applications. The final date to submit applications for consideration is August 8, 2025. Please note supervisor/manager/etc. approval is required for this program.
Application Checklist: In addition to the application, please provide the following:
- Resume
- Headshot
- Mentor Profile (Mentor only)
- Mentee Application (Mentee only)
*Click here to submit your 2025 – 2026 mentee application.
*Click here to submit your 2025 – 2026 mentor application.
Application Evaluation Process: Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Application review will be conducted by the GROW Mentoring Program Committee, who will determine the selection of candidates.
Program Pairs: Program participants will be selected from a diverse group of individuals across all regions of U.S. WIN. If selected for GROW, mentors and mentees will be paired based on matching objectives for participation in the program.
Program: A virtual training kick-off session will be provided to all participants to ensure GROW is successful. The training kick-off and subsequent general sessions will be recorded. Mentors and mentees participating in GROW will be provided the opportunity as well to meet during the U.S. WIN 2026 National Conference. The program commitment is for one full year.
GROW Mentoring Program Committee Members
Margie Barnes: Meb4940@yahoo.com
Kristine Darling: kkdarling@energy-northwest.com
Cathleena Fonville: Cathleena.Fonville@duke-energy.com
Shanteka Glover: Shanteka.Glover@srs.gov
Angie Howard: angie.howard@comcast.net
Shawna Hughes: smhughes@tva.gov
Melanie Joseph: melanie.joseph@studsvik.com
Kath Kunz: sbeachkat@sbcglobal.net
Julie McDonald: julie.mihm@constellation.com
Amber Rodriguez: Amber.Rodriguez@constellation.com
Summer Sims: Summer.Sims@srs.gov
Huong Tran: HTran@ParagonES.com
Iris Tsosie: imt1@pge.com
LaKisha White: whitele@inpo.org
Denise Ingoe: densie.ingoe@ge.com
Questions can be directed to any of the committee members listed above or to USWINGROW@gmail.com.
