Mentors

Guide the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

Our mentors play a vital role in supporting the growth and development of those they work with. By sharing knowledge, experience, and guidance, mentors help prepare LA Youth for their professional journeys and future careers.

Why Become a Mentor?

Mentorship at LA Tech creates a powerful connection between experienced professionals and emerging talent. By becoming a mentor, you help guide young adults as they develop career-ready skills and confidence. At the same time, mentors continue their own professional growth by strengthening leadership, communication, and coaching skills—all while contributing to a mission-driven community focused on long-term impact.

The Impact of Mentorship

Transforming lives and careers

50+

LA Tech alumni giving back to their community

1,000+

Mentees supported and guided to success

3-5

Hours a week, flexible & asychronous to your schedule

Join the vibrant mentor community shaping the future of LA's workforce

How it Works

Complete a brief application sharing your background and interests

Schedule a (optional)
15-minute meeting with our program coordinator

Complete a brief application sharing your background and interests

Shape your mentee’s future in tech with personalized guidance and consistent regular check-ins

Technical

Empower LA youth by providing opportunities and expertise in AI, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and more, equipping them with the real-world skills needed to launch careers in today’s most in-demand technical fields.

Marketing

Open doors for LA youth by providing opportunities and insights in Storytelling, Audience Engagement, Digital Strategy, and more, helping them turn creativity into a professional marketing career. 


Creative

Guide LA youth by providing opportunities and expertise in Graphic Design, UX/UI, Web Design, and more, preparing them to create the products, brands, and platforms of tomorrow.

Business

Invest your support in LA youth by providing opportunities and insights in Entrepreneurship, Business Operations, Strategy, Project Management, and more, building the foundation for successful careers.

Misc.

Support LA youth through:

  • 
Cross-functional tech experience
  • Industry expertise from your field
  • Flexible career pathways

Hear From Our Mentors

Each LA Tech mentor brings a unique perspective shaped by their professional and mentorship experiences. Learn more about their stories and hear how mentoring has made an impact—both on the students they support and on their own professional growth.

Volunteering with LA Tech was a great opportunity for me to help lift up the next generation and pay it forward. My mentee inspired me with her drive and ambition, and I am incredibly grateful that I was matched with her.

Natasha Weinstein-Dewes
Sr. Manager, Product Inlusion @ Uber
Alumni '25, Mentor since 2025

Volunteering with LA Tech was incredibly rewarding. Mentoring scholars, helping them recognize their strengths, and building their confidence aligned with my values. I'm proud to support LA Tech's mission and future cohorts.

Rae McElroy
Founder, Principal Cybersecurity Practitioner
CyberSloth Security & Technology
Alumni '25, Mentor since 2025

Mentoring an LA Tech Scholar was an enriching experience. Sharing my industry experience while learning from my mentee made the experience especially rewarding. I'm grateful to support LA Tech's mission and future talent.

Kevin Boyle

Director, Strategic Partner Recruit, Microsoft
Alumni '24, Mentor since 2024