MIT’s Mentor Advocate Partnership (MAP) program marked its fifth anniversary with an End of Year Celebration held on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge. This event brought together mentors and protégés, as well as advocates from across the Institute, for a night of celebration and recognition.
The celebration featured personal testimonials and awards honoring the strong mentor-protégé relationships that have been nurtured through the program. Julie Norman, director of undergraduate advising and academic programming (UAAP), shared a heartfelt account of the impact these relationships have had on her during her five years as a mentor. Several protégés also spoke about the support and inspiration they received from their mentors.
Awards recognizing outstanding participation in MAP were presented to both mentors and protégés. Notable recipients include:
- Beatriz Valdez, an admissions counselor in the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education (DUE), who received the “Eager Beaver” Rookie Mentor of the Year Award for her enthusiasm and guidance.
- Alyce Johnson, a manager of staff diversity and inclusion in the Human Resources Department, was awarded the “Road MAP” Mentor of the Year award for her dedication and mentoring spirit.
- John Belcher, Class of 1922 Professor of Physics, and his protégé, Harry Sanabria ’15, received the “Ionic Bond” award for their close relationship and mutual support.
Other outstanding mentors were recognized with the “Titanium” Mentor Award for their reliability and dependability. These included Kathy Cooksey, Lisa Coviello, Bonny Kellermann, Sandy Tenorio, and Hakim Walker. The “Tungsten” Longevity Award was given to Sharon Bridburg, Kirsten Derrickson, Debroah Hodges-Pabon, Sandy Tenorio, and Tobie Weiner for their long-term commitment to the program.
The ceremony was attended by several key figures, including DiOnetta Jones, associate dean and director of the Office of Minority Education, who welcomed guests and reflected on the program’s achievements. Dan Hastings, dean for undergraduate education, and Ed Bertschinger, professor of physics and head of the physics department, were also present.
For more information about the MAP program, interested individuals can visit the MAP website or contact Laura Bragg in the Office of Minority Education via email at labra@mit.edu or phone at 617-253-9666.
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