COVER STORY
JUSTIN ZELLINGER:
Impacting one student at a time By Allison Mintz
MIKE’S mission is to educate and mentor underserved students to lead healthy lives personally, in their school community, and beyond.
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ustin Zellinger assumed the role of Executive Director for the MIKE Program during Covid. He stepped in during a pivotal time when Covid was restructuring the way the organization was able to connect with students and mentors. As the original founder stepped down after 18 years, Justin assumed the role with passion, determination, and a drive to succeed.
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