MENTOR TESTIMONIALS

"I think this is a great program because it helps young women learn how to enhance their professionalism and gives them the capacity to dream big in a sense Many of us started in one professional direction and then ended up with something different It shows them that it's a journey "

Virginia Wallace, Appalachian State University

"Seeing the incredible young professionals that go through the Women of Walker program was incredible! I would have loved a program like this in college I think the ability to connect with successful women in leadership positions is an incredible thing for college students "

Abby Carson, Horton Hotel

"I enjoyed getting to know my mentee and relating to her culturally We have similar backgrounds and grew up very similarly so it was nice to connect with someone about that and share stories and experiences I wish, at her age, that I would have had a mentor or a program like this as some of my choices may have been different "

Alex Morales, Cabarrus CVB

"This was the first year I participated in the program and I was inspired by the women participating in this program. It made me proud of the graduates App State is sending out! I think the continuation of Women of Walker is critical to providing young women who would not normally receive such hands on, real life coaching, a way to improve their professional skills and learn the importance of networking in order to give them the best possible opportunities for success upon graduation.

Amanda White, First Horizon Bank