Eurest’s Mentorship Program: A Catalyst for Life Change, Deeper Connection

January 29, 2025

What do Eurest team members have in common with great thinkers, creators and visionaries like Socrates and Plato, Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou and Stephen Spielberg and J.J. Abrams? For starters, the shared experience of mentorship.

At Eurest, mentorship is more than a professional relationship – it’s a transformative force driving innovation, growth and connection.

The impact of a mentorship cannot be overstated. It opens doors to new perspectives, builds bridges between people, and fosters personal and professional growth.

Every year, hundreds of Eurest team members participate in the company’s mentor program. Participants are matched based on shared values, commonalities and goals, creating meaningful connection that transcend traditional boundaries or hierarchies.

According to Program Manager Kelly Pope, the program is designed to give participants options and flexibility. People can sign up as a mentor, mentee or even a peer and identify the path they want to choose based on short- and long-term goals, whether they may be related to coaching or networking

“Our mentorship program is as much about discovery as it is guidance,” said Kelly Pope.

For Chef Manager Stephanie Mallea, who runs a small marketplace along with one other team member, mentorship has been a positive outlet for her to extend her knowledge.

A former pastry chef, Stephanie left her previous company due to limited opportunities outside of her specialty. Eurest’s mentorship program has allowed her to explore new paths and develop her skills in ways she never imagined.

Stephanie shared, “I feel like I can be here and not be pigeon-holed. Everyone wants you to grow and to be better.”

The benefits of mentorship go both ways, inspiring mentors and mentees.

“Even though I’m a mentor, I am learning so much from my mentee and taking back that insight to my team to develop tools and resources that would not otherwise exist,” said Digital Marketing Manager Katie Chelcun. “I wonder how differently my path would have gone if a program like this would have existed earlier in my career.”

Beyond individual growth, mentorship strengthens Eurest’s culture of collaboration and innovation. From sparking new ideas to solving challenges, the program is a testament to what’s possible when people come together to support one another.