Our Story
The vision for Mentor Us began in early 2013. It started as a conversation among a group of MN (Masters in Nursing) students, who felt that peer mentorship could benefit new MN students by offering a supportive relationship where mentors could provide first-hand advice, act as an academic guide, help problem-solve, and provide socialization.
Over the spring and summer, support was garnered from faculty members, and in Fall 2013, the Mentor Us team entered the Heroes for Health challenge to obtain funding for program development. While another team won the Heroes for Health challenge, the Mentor Us team received a generous funding offer from Dr. Olive Yonge, through her Vargo Teaching Chair.