Mentorship
On helping people grow without pretending it's easy.
I mentor a small number of people each year. This page explains how I think about it, who I can actually be useful to, and how to reach out if that seems like you.
I mentor a small number of people each year. I take it seriously, and I only do it when I think I can actually be useful.
Mentorship has been part of my life for a long time — first as someone who needed it, then as someone who could offer it. The right conversation at the right moment can change what someone does next, and I've seen that happen enough times to know it matters.
I'm not a coach, and I don't run a program. What I offer is time, honest thinking, and a willingness to engage with the real problem — not the polished version of it.
Who I work with
Most of the people I work with fall into a few categories:
Women navigating technical or leadership careers in environments that were not designed for them.
Early-career builders trying to figure out which problems are actually worth working on.
Mid-career professionals deciding whether to stay on a path that works on paper, or leave it to build something of their own.
I tend to be most useful to people who are already thinking clearly but want a sounding board — someone who will ask harder questions, not give easier answers.
I am less useful to people looking for validation, or for a shortcut to a decision they've already made.
I have a particular interest in working with immigrants, career changers, and people whose paths don't fit the expected narrative — because mine didn't either.
How it works
I don't take on many people at once. Mentorship done well takes real attention, and I would rather do it properly for a few than superficially for many.
When I work with someone, it is usually over a period of months, not a single conversation. We talk through what is actually in front of them — decisions, transitions, doubts, systems they are trying to understand or build.
I follow up. I push back when I think it matters. I try to be genuinely helpful, not just encouraging.
I don't charge for this. I do expect seriousness in return — preparation, follow-through, and respect for the time on both sides.
What I'm not the right fit for
I'm probably not the right person if you're looking for job referrals, interview coaching, or help navigating a specific company's politics.
I'm also not the right fit for people who want motivation more than direction. I care about your growth, which sometimes means saying things that are harder to hear than “keep going.”
If you want to reach out
If you think I might be useful to you, send a short note through the contact page.
Tell me where you are, what you're working through, and why you think this conversation would matter.
I read everything, though I can't always respond quickly or take everyone on.
If it seems like a good fit, we'll figure out what makes sense from there. I'd rather have a real conversation than a formal one.