Empowering overlooked AAPI undergraduates through career and community-focused mentorship.
At AAD, we believe in the power of community and mentorship. There is power in being part of something bigger than yourself. There is power in asking for help – especially from someone that looks like you and that has been in your shoes. AAD’s signature program pairs 200 AAPI undergraduates with 200 AAPI professionals in the New York Metropolitan Area.
Over the course of 12 months, Kin Mentors and Mentees discover a greater sense of community, unlock the power of cultural kinship, and achieve milestone career goals. Through seeing what's possible, Kin Mentees become more self-empowered to dream big and professionally equipped to achieve big.
Over the course of 12 months, Kin Mentors and Mentees discover a greater sense of community, unlock the power of cultural kinship, and achieve milestone career goals. Through seeing what's possible, Kin Mentees become more self-empowered to dream big and professionally equipped to achieve big.
Kin Mentee applications for the 2025 Kin Mentorship Program are now closed.
Please reach out to [email protected] to join the waitlist.
Please reach out to [email protected] to join the waitlist.
FALL 2024
PROGRAM KICKOFF
7.22.24
SPRING 2024
PROGRAM KICKOFF
1.22.24
2023 KIN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
148Kin Mentees
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22%Increase in Kin Mentees confidence in abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve their career aspirations
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20%Increase in Kin Mentees self-rated competence in Professionalism
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18%Increase in Kin Mentees self-rated competence in Global/Intercultural Fluency
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Kin Mentee Testimonials
As a program mentee, I got exposed to many different opportunities for growth, such as workshops and networking events. Being part of all this helped continue my personal career development while connecting me to other Asian American professionals looking to do the same. |
The Kin Mentorship Program was instrumental in helping me recognize my existing skill sets from both my academic background and personal interests before starting my career. In addition, AAD offered a robust network and diverse opportunities like panel speakers, mentor selection, and networking events. The Kin Mentorship Program inspired me to align my passions with my skills, identify compatible industries that suited my interests and passion, and build valuable connections for my professional journey. The Program was a catalyst in taking significant steps towards achieving my career aspirations. |
Kin Mentor Testimonials
I've had an incredibly rewarding experience with the Kin Mentorship Program, thanks in large part to the excellent matching process that paired me with mentees directly in my field. AAD's mentors and staff have been fantastic, providing valuable resources and fostering a supportive community. It's the kind of environment where mentors are happy to collaborate, share resources, and even speak with other mentor's mentees. Overall, it's a rich, positive, and impactful journey and I'm excited to continue being a mentor for this program. |
Everyone always asks the age-old question: "If you could go back in time, what is one thing you would tell yourself?" Through volunteering with AAD, I get to live out the answer. |