Transformative Mentorship Across Boundaries: Models and Approaches to Community-Engaged Research and Student Development

Madeline Stenersen, PhD; Jarrett Davis, MA & Glenn M. Miles, PhD, MSc, PGCE, FHE, RGN, RSCN, FRCPH | September 19 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm EDT

Topic: Conceptual, Research | Knowledge Level: Intermediate

This presentation will focus on outlining various models and examples of mentorship with students and community partners around the globe with a specific focus on mentorship related to community engaged research and student development. The presentation will begin by outlining the various spaces in which mentorship can be transformative for mentees, the ways in which mentors and mentees can be connected, and evidence surrounding effective mentoring practices for students and individuals in the community. The presentation will then highlight several case study examples from around the world of the presenters mentoring experiences, benefits and challenges of mentoring in different scenarios (academia, community-based work, service providers), lessons learned, resources, and tips for those wishing to engage in cross disciplinary mentorship. There will also be focused discussion on how to balance mentoring and needs of partners/students with current capacity and responsibilities. Participants will also be encouraged to share their own stories of mentorship, how it’s assisted them, how they engage in it, etc. Ultimately, this session serves to have an open dialogue about the benefits and challenges of mentoring in various settings and equip participants with information on how to encourage mentoring in their own work.

Presentation Objectives:

• Describe different models and outlets of mentorship

• Discuss the benefits and challenges of mentorship in different sectors and cross-culturally

• Explore different examples of mentorship

About the Presenters

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Madeline Stenersen, PhD

Madeline Stenersen is an assistant professor of psychology at Saint Louis University. She works with community-based organizations to understand their needs regarding funding, monitoring, and evaluation. She has a specific expertise in large scale data analysis and mixed methods community-based research regarding violence.

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Jarrett Davis, MA

Jarrett Davis is a senior researcher and co-developer of the up! Collective, specializing in analyzing root causes of violence and exploitation. As a senior research scholar with GAHTS, he develops community-centered research and evidence-based approaches for trafficking prevention, with recent work focusing on application of new technologies to qualitative analysis and ethical implementation in anti-trafficking research.

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Glenn M. Miles, PhD, MSc, PGCE, FHE, RGN, RSCN, FRCPH

Glenn Miles is a community-based researcher and member of the up! Collective. Glenn’s work includes decades of experience working with community-based organizations across the globe doing community engaged research and evaluation. Glenn’s research interest include vulnerable children, refugees and the displaced, and how nature can enhance the well-being of children.

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