Career Mentorship Workshop


Join the School on Wheels Career Mentorship Workshop!

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The workshop focuses on several key objectives:

  1. Career Planning: Support students in setting meaningful career goals and help them understand how to build a structured plan for achieving those goals over time.
  2. Goal Setting: Assist students in identifying both short-term and long-term career ambitions, tailored to their interests, strengths, and potential opportunities.
  3. Networking: Expand students’ professional horizons by connecting them with experienced professionals in industries that align with their career interests.
  4. Confidence Building: Inspire students to rise above their current challenges, instilling confidence in their abilities to achieve personal and professional success.
  5. Broader Perspectives: Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, job market demands, and best practices, equipping them to make informed and strategic career decisions.



This workshop is for 8-12 graders. Please encourage your students to sign up!


If you are a high school student, tutor, or shelter staff with any questions about the workshop, please email Claire Herr at cherr@schoolonwheels.org

Corporations interested in a day of service, please contact our Corporate Engagement Manager: Danait Berhe at dberhe@schoolonwheels.org.


Participating Panelists:

Human Services
Chris Ruoff (Adjunct Instructor at UC Irvine)
Merilee Oakes Sperber (Psychologist (retired))
Juanita Bigelow (Speech Pathologist retired)
Farid Holakouee (Clinical Psychologist)
Esther Weese (Civil Attorney)
Bonncarlo Houston (Aerospace maintenance in the military)
Mark P. Smith (Member of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Committee)
Matt Lombard (Defense Attorney)
Maureen Weston (Professor of Law)

Health Services
Aneesah Smith (Physician)
Joshua Hakimian (Clinical Researcher at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai)
Mark Lurie (Cardiologist)
Maureen Swenson, M.D. (Family Physician (retired))
Shreya Kordale (PhD student in Genetics)
Saumya Jain (PhD student in Chemical Engineering)
Zhorzh Patatanyan (Director of Manufacturing Sciences)

Technology, Engineering, and Industrial
Sanjay Iyer (Principal Manufacturing Engineering)
Richard Bernard (Aerospace Technical Sales Engineer)
Sharad Shankar (Navigation Systems Engineer)
Priya Jayaram (Senior Technical Program Manager)
Laleh Dallalnejad (Business Information Security Officer)
Vivian Medina (Senior Manager Analytics and Data Science)

Business, Finance, Marketing, and Hospitality
Macie Brady (Manager of Public Relations)
Karen Chimal (Director of Marketing Partnerships)
Heli Frazier (Senior Vice President, Marketing)
Juliana O’Brien (Senior AdTech Account Executive)
Julia Anoshechkina (Sales Executive)
Julie Mays (Senior Enterprise Account Manager)
Josh Portillo (Vice President of Finance & Accounting)
Lily Li (Principal Product Manager)
Jynessa Sampson (Manager, Operations Compliance)

Art, Music, Film, Acting, and Communication
Monique Santiago (Tattoo Shop Owner)
Bill Aron (Photographer)
Abigail Leong (Senior Communications Manager)
Angela M. Sanchez (Animation Writer / Narrative Game Designer)
Joel Steingold (actor)
Elisa Bell (screenwriter)
Janet Wertman (Grantwriter and author)

Athletics and Sports
Stefani Munro (College Basketball Player)
Nii Orraca-Tetteh (Owner/ Personal Trainer/Herbalist)
John Botta (Semi-Pro College Football Player)