NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH
January is recognized as National Mentoring Month, a time to acknowledge the positive impact that mentors have on the lives of individuals. This observance was created to raise awareness about the importance of mentoring and to recruit volunteers to serve as mentors. Throughout the month, organizations and individuals are encouraged to celebrate the contributions of mentors, share their own mentoring experiences, and highlight the benefits of mentoring, such as improved performance, increased confidence, and enhanced career opportunities. By promoting mentoring and encouraging others to get involved, National Mentoring Month aims to inspire a new generation of leaders and change-makers, and to foster a culture of support and guidance that helps people of all ages reach their full potential.
2025 National Mentoring Month events:
DoD National Mentoring Month event
We celebrated National Mentoring Month on January 22, 2025, with a powerful virtual event: "Unlocking Potential: The Transformative Power of Mentorship in the DoD." The event featured military and civilian leaders from across DoD who shared inspiring personal stories about the impact of mentorship. Did you miss it or want to be inspired again by reliving the event? If so, you can watch the recording, read the transcript, and see the audience engagement with responses.
our speakers:
Our inaugural event featured six speakers from various components and their bios are provided below. *Note: Speakers are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
- Mr. Kelly Mayo, Director, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, DoD Office of the Inspector General
- Ms. Crystal Moore, Director, Force Development, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force
- Ms. Elisa-Ruth Nelson, Team Lead, Human Capital Strategy & Organizational Development Directorate, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
- CMDCM(SW/SS) Neal Olds, Command Master Chief, Naval Surface Warfare Group Southwest
- Ms. Debra White-Johnson, Director for Emerging Systems, Defense Financial Accounting Service, Enterprise Solutions & Standards
- LTC Andrew Yang, Army Coaching Program Manager, US Army Talent Innovation Directorate
2025 Department of the Airforce (DAF) events
Mentoring changes lives! It’s a powerful tool for achieving personal and professional success. The Department of the Air Force recognizes mentoring as essential to building a stronger, more prepared Total Force. By investing in development and fostering connections, we strengthen our mission and ensure readiness.
See the full list of Department of the Air Force events that occurred during National Mentoring Month—click below to view the PDF.
2025 DISA National Mentoring Month Events
DISA celebrated National Mentoring Month with a series of events designed to inspire, educate, and connect. From Mentoring Circles to Brown Bag sessions, Leadership Development Workshops, and Courageous Conversations, they had something for everyone. See the events that DISA hosted that helped employees grow, learn, and connect.
2025 NAVAIR’s National Mentoring Month Event
On Jan 28, 2025, NAVAIR celebrated National Mentoring Month by revealing their mentoring award winners and heard from Mr. Greg Pontrelli, (President of Lausanne Business Solutions - a consulting and training company that improves individual and team performance), where he shared:
- Transformational values of mentorship whether you're a mentor, mentee, or interested in professional growth.
- Practical insights to build stronger, more meaningful relationships.
- Essential pillars for elevating personal growth and mentoring relationships: honesty, humility, and power.
- Actionable strategies to enable growth through self-awareness, give and receive insightful feedback, and foster trusting connections that drive career advancement.
Previous National Mentoring Month events:
- 2024 Defense Human Resources Activity’s (DHRA) National Mentoring Month event
Relive the inspiring conversations from last year's DHRA National Mentoring Month event! Our senior leaders and fellow employees came together for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the benefits of mentoring. Watch the video now and be motivated to find a mentor, become a mentor, or take your career to the next level through the power of mentoring.
- 2024 Department of the Airforce (DAF) events
In 2024, DAF celebrated National Mentoring Month with a range of events, including panel discussions, virtual speed mentoring, peer mentoring, a mentoring workshops. These activities promoted mentorship, leadership development, and career growth across the force.
For More Information, please contact
Email: dodhra.mc-alex.dcpas.mbx.dod-mentoring-resource-portal@mail.mil
Address:
Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-1100