Welcome to Sista Circle Mentorship Program!

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The Sista Circle Mentorship Program is a small-group mentorship program that matches Black women and non-binary doctoral students with a Black woman mentor and a cohort of other Black doctoral students in related academic disciplines for the academic year.

By joining the Sista Circle Mentorship Program, mentees will have an opportunity to enhance their sense of belonging, reduce imposter syndrome, and expand their scholarly community. Mentors will have an opportunity to provide crucial mentorship to assist scholars in completing their doctoral degrees.

So what are you waiting for? Join the Sista Circle Mentorship Program today! 

Why Become a Mentor?

  • INSPIRE future generation of Black woman scholars
  • GAIN leadership experience 

Why Become a Mentee?

  • LEARN  from both you Sista Circle peers and mentor through both horizontal and vertical mentorship
  • GROW personally and professionally through tailored curriculum

Before getting involved in the Sista Circle Mentorship program, I felt alone in my doctoral journey. Through this program, I have received resources and fellowships that have encouraged me to keep going. I feel prepared to enter my second year!
Sista Circle 2022 Mentee