Brief description of program:
This is a pilot program offered for the first time in 2022 by the NY AFS Women in Fisheries Subcommittee. Our mission is to inspire and empower women and people from underrepresented genders to succeed in professional fisheries careers. We strive to foster an encouraging environment for our members to advance their professional development goals. We recognize that mentorship and peer networking are vital factors to career success. Therefore, a core component of our work is to enhance these opportunities within our chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
Timeline:
- Spring/early summer 2022 – December 2022
- Program will conclude with celebration at the 2023 NY AFS annual meeting (attendance not required)
Minimum Commitment:
- Meet at least 1 hour/month for duration of program
- Option for in-person or virtual
- Frequency and type of communication will be established at onset of mentorship, and agreed on by both parties
Who Can Participate:
- Anyone 🙂
- Students, early career, midcareer, late career, retired
- Academics, agency, nonprofits, consultants
- Can participate in program as both a mentor and a mentee
- There are no gender requirements for participation, though the vast majority of participants are expected to be cis female
How it Works:
- Complete the NYCAFS Women in Fisheries – Mentoring Program Sign Up Form (FOUND HERE) by March 18th, 2022
- WiF Subcommittee members will review forms and match mentors with mentees
- Matches will be notified and program details will be sent via email Spring 2022
Who to Contact with Questions:
- General program inquires: Jo Johnson, [email protected]
- Mentoring Program Sign Up Form: Megan Kocher, [email protected]
**Participants in this program are expected to adhere to American Fisheries Society Standards of Professional Conduct and Meeting Codes of Conduct at all times.
Reports of breaches in conduct can be made to Jo Johnson, [email protected]