Category: News
Looking back at Covid-19: Mental Health among Youth!
The Covid-19 pandemic had a serious impact on mental health issues in general and among young people in particular. At Mentor Foundation USA we have taken a closer look at some reports and metrics to better understand the nature of the consequences and what needs we have to meet moving forward.
Happy Birthday to Mentor Foundation’s founder H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden!
In honor of H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden’s Birthday later this month, on December 23rd, we would like to extend our early Birthday Wishes to Her Majesty.
Meet Mentor Foundation USA’s new Executive Director Minna Madzunkova!
Get to know Mentor Foundation USA’s newly assigned Executive Director Minna Madzunkova! Minna has a background as a statistician and analyst with extensive experience running her own consulting-firm, including non-profit organizations. Elevating companies and assisting organizations and individuals to thrive and reach their potential is her personal and professional mission. For the past 15+ years she has worked with a wide range of responsibilities in various positions such as analyst, business consultant, translator, and producer. She has served as President and member of various committees within the Swedish community in Los Angeles, and is currently on the committee of the Sigrid Paskell Scholarship for the Performing Arts.
Meet Mentor Foundation USA’s new Vice President and member of the Board: Diana Villarreal!
Get to know Mentor Foundation USA’s newly elected Vice President and member of the Board of Directors, Diana Villarreal. Diana Villarreal is the Principal and CEO at ACREAUS, a company that helps clients establish innovative growth strategies to reach business goals. Diana’s commitment to advancing social justice and serving those less fortunate with love is a guiding principle in her life, and she is also the founder of two non-profit organizations: Project Hope International and Career Confidence. Read more about her successful career, passion for helping others and vision for the future of Mentor Foundation USA.
Happy Birthday to Mentor Foundation USA’s Ambassador Dolph Lundgren!
We would like to extend our happiest birthday wishes to Mentor USA’s much appreciated Ambassador Dolph Lundgren, and thank him for his outstanding work and important contributions to Mentor Foundation USA!
Giving Tuesday 2022 is coming up!
Giving Tuesday—a day when millions of people around the world come together to unleash a wave of generosity is taking place on November 29. This year marks the ten-year anniversary for this celebration. Take the opportunity to give and join us to contribute to a more generous world!
“Cutz & Convo”: Back to School event with DEA Operation Engage
Mentor Foundation USA joined DEA’s Operation Engage’s initiative for their Back to School giveaway event —“Cutz & Convo”— in Inglewood, L.A. earlier this fall. Children between the ages of 4 to 18 were offered free haircuts as well as school supplies, vision screening, music, food, and coronavirus testing and vaccinations.
Meet Mentor Foundation USA’s Chairman of the Board: Marie-Thérèse Allen
Take part in the insights, advice, and work of Mentor Foundation USA’s Chairman of the Board, Marie-Thérèse Allen, in this in-depth interview. Read about some of the challenges she has encountered throughout her successful 40+ years career, her best advice and lessons learned, as well as her own take on why the mission of Mentor USA is so important.
Career inspiration with multitalented and insightful Alyssa Lein Bryant (Smith)
Alyssa Lein Bryant (Smith) serves as a true inspiration for youth with her interesting career journey and insightfulness. We had the opportunity to speak with her about how she came to work for the legendary Quincy Jones Productions, Inc. before starting her own company, her best advice for young ambitious people, mentoring, and much more.
A visit to the Oaks Christian School’s first ever Film Festival!
After approximately two years of not being able to connect with youth in person, Mentor USA is happy to finally be back visiting schools and meeting inspiring students and young people! During May, we paid a visit to Oaks Christian School in California as they arranged their first-ever Film Festival.
