Achieving the Vision: Enhancing Education Success and Workplace Readiness through Mentorship

by | May 8, 2024 | Achieving the Vision

About This Episode

Season 1. Episode 5.

Join us for Episode 5 of “Achieving the Vision,” where we explore the impact of mentorship on enhancing education success and workplace readiness. Our guests include Keith Mataya, VP of Impact for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Aaron Dill from Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Aneesa Kashif, the Student Body President at Norco College. Discover firsthand insights and inspiring stories as we discuss how mentorship programs empower youth to excel academically and prepare for their future careers. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on mentorship and its transformative effects on education and workforce development!

Featured Guests

Keith Mataya
VP of Impact and Research at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire
Biography
Keith Mataya is an accomplished nonprofit executive with over fifteen years of experience, currently serving as the VP of Impact for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire. He is pivotal in developing programs that enhance college and career success for youth, particularly focusing on first-generation college students and integrating mental health support. Keith has a robust track record of crafting and leading educational initiatives, partnering with the ECMC Foundation and the College Futures Foundation to expand mentoring programs tailored for personalized student success. In his previous roles at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and Teach Democracy, Keith not only secured support but also designed programs in collaboration with organizations like the Gates Foundation and the Library of Congress, providing targeted educational training and support. Holding a Master of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University, Keith is deeply committed to building and leading programs that make a significant impact on the lives of young people, setting them on paths to success through innovative educational strategies and strong mentorship connections.
Aaron Dill
Director of External Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County & Inland Empire
Biography

I’m a proud son of the City of San Bernardino and an advocate for my community.

As a mentorship organization dedicated to igniting the potential in the youth and young adults we serve, Big Brothers Big Sisters is also dedicated to unlocking the potential of our mentees, our staff, and our volunteers by leveraging individual strengths to honor who they are and make the largest impact on communities we all share.

Aneesa Kashif
Student Body President & Career and Technical Education Student Aide, Norco College

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Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) created the Achieving the Vision video series to discuss important projects and initiatives that are driving regional educational transformation and student success in the Inland Empire region of Southern California–the 12th largest MSA in the U.S. with over 4.7 million residents and over one-million K-16 students. Learn more at https://inlandempiregia.org.

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