Mentoring
Providing mentoring and other resources to advocates in the field
Led by Dr. Vanessa Dunn Guyton, Ph.D., the Mentoring team plays a vital role in SAAN's mission to support survivor-advocates through mentorship. Less experienced member advocates have the opportunity to seek advice and guidance from seasoned professionals. By learning best practices from experienced advocates and gaining valuable career development advice, participants can access resources that are typically unavailable for free in this field.
SAAN actively plans initiatives to enhance mentoring opportunities and serves as a resource for members seeking a mentor or those interested in mentoring other survivor-advocates. This program fosters growth, collaboration, and shared knowledge within the community, further advancing the mission of empowering survivor-advocates.
Interested in mentoring a new advocate?
Mentoring is such a critical aspect of growing as a leader and advocate. SAAN is seeking those with experience in the field of sexual assault prevention to be mentors for less seasoned people. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or learning more, email thesaanteam@gmail.com.
Personalized coaching and mentoring for SAAN members
Personalized coaching sessions
Vanessa Dunn Guyton, an experienced coach, trainer, and nonprofit leader, offers a no-cost, virtual coaching session to SAAN members upon request.
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​Held during the evenings, Vanessa’s coaching sessions will help members get motivated to take their career to the next level, and be accountable to themselves and their career goals. To request a session, email Vanessa at admin@thehushtopics.com
Mentoring for male survivor-advocates
For males looking to become stronger and more effective advocates, or even for more seasoned folks, having a mentor can help us develop our leadership while learning from someone who has moved from survivor to thriver.
Our Male Advocate Support Leader Mike Cochran is available for 1:1 mentoring for SAAN members identifying as male. If you are interested, email Mike at mucochran@gmail.com.
Experienced mentors available for those looking for guidance at no cost
Other SAAN members have stepped forward to serve as mentors for those less experienced in the field. If you would like to explore the possibility of being mentored, email us at thesaanteam@gmail.com.