2025 WiGIS One-on-One Mentorship Program

Applications have closed for the 2025 program.

Thank you for your interest in the inaugural Women in GIS (WiGIS) One-on-One Mentorship Program! This 6-month program, pairs mentees with seasoned GIS professionals who can help guide your journey, answer your questions, and cheer you on. Whether you are new to the field, or navigating your next big move, this program is for you.

Why Participate?

Through the WiGIS one-on-one Mentorship Program, a mentee works with the paired mentor to design the goals and virtually meet with mentors at least once a month to achieve their goals. Possible benefits include, but not limited to:

  • Personalized career guidance

  • Networking and collaboration opportunities

  • Enhanced leadership and communication skills

  • Greater self-confidence and clarity in career direction

  • Support in work-life balance and professional transitions

  • Recognition and fulfillment through sharing and learning


Program Eligibility

  • Open to active Women in GIS members only.  (Not a member? Join here )

  • First-time mentees will be prioritizeddue to limited mentor availability.

  • Please see the full program guidelines here.

  • Program Kickoff Webinar: September 12, 2025 3:30-4:30pm ET

Program Timeline

  • Mentorship Agreement: Due October 3, 2025
  • Mentee Check-In (this is for mentees only): December 11, 2025 2-3pm ET
  • Mentor Check-In (this is for mentors only): December 12, 2025 2-3pm ET
  • Mentorship Agreement Progress Update (midpoint): Due December 19, 2025
  • Final Mentorship Agreement Update Due: March 6, 2025
  • Completion Ceremony: March 13, 2026 3-4pm ET
  • Exit Survey: Due March 20, 2026

Mentor and Mentee Resources


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