Written by: NORDP’s Mentoring Committee Marketing and Communications (MCMC) Team
January is officially the Mentoring Month, and the NORDP Mentoring Committee (MC) is excited to showcase a lineup of resources, stories, and opportunities to help you thrive in your mentoring journey. Whether you’re an experienced mentor or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Here is what our mentors and mentees said about the NORDP Mentoring Program:
Mentoring Committee Open House
Join us on January 15, 2pm ET for our monthly meeting to learn more about what the Mentoring Committee does, and find out how to get involved and join us. Rising Co-chair and former clinical psychologist Gerry Foo, Ph.D., will make a presentation on the psychological benefits of mentoring. We will also have invited panelists sharing their “A Day in the Life” of a Mentoring Committee member.
Dr. Gerry Foo is a Senior Research Development Specialist at Tufts University. Prior to this, he spent almost two decades as a clinical psychologist providing consultation to families, schools, clinics, and hospitals. Gerry recently transitioned to this role in research development to leverage his extensive background and experience in psychology to effectively consult with teams of investigators to improve strategy to secure funding for their research.
Key dates on Mentoring for 2026:
January 1, 2026: National Mentoring Month begins.
January 7, 2026: I Am a Mentor Day.
January 15, 2026: Mentoring Committee Open House
January 19, 2026: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
January 21, 2026: Thank Your Mentor Day.
January 27–February 26, 2026: Mentor Training for Research Development Professionals (registration is full)
February 4-6, 2026: National Mentoring Summit.
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