REFA Mentor Program & Resources
The REFA Mentor Program provides REFA Emerging Leaders with the opportunity to be paired with a senior-level REFA member for a yearlong partnership.
The Mentor Program is led by Tri-Chairs, Kristen Binck, Oxford Properties, Vin Norton, Urban Meritage and Ian McKinley, Ryan, LLC. REFA organizes events throughout the calendar year to bring all participants together. Mentor/mentee pairs are encouraged to connect regularly throughout the program. The pairs share ideas, career advice, and act as sounding boards to help with career and professional development.
The pairs will be organized into sub-groups of 5-6 pairs. The smaller groups meet with each other 2-3 times a year in addition to the pairs meeting on their own. This provides participants the opportunity to connect and network with other mentors and mentees.
The 2024 Mentor Program is currently in progress. If you would like to be on the 2025 Mentor Program communication list please email Nicole Samarjian, Senior Membership & Events Coordinator.
Below are some resources that will help you get the most out of your Mentor/Mentee relationship:
Articles:
The Best Mentors Ask these 8 Questions
40 Questions to Ask a Mentor
8 Tips for an Amazing Mentor Relationship
What the Best Mentors Do
Books:
Mentoring 101 - John Maxwell
The Coaching Habit - Michael Bungay Stainer
Coaching Questions - Tony Stolzfus
The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You - Lois J. Zachary