Increasing #diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (#STEM) does not occur outside of the context of mentorship. Listen in as Regine and Michael continue interviewing James Jackson as he speaks to how he scaled an effective STEM program with 4 to nearly 70 interns a year in less than 10 years. James explains how organizations latch on to leadership over programs. James talks through his upbringing, his start as a volunteer wanting to “pave it forward”, and how he personally works and partners in his mentor mindset using netweaving, listening, service, and tools.
Conversation Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:23 – How many mentees do you place in your STEM program?
4:05 – Share career-defining opportunities and how those person(s) shaped you.
9:00 – What makes a good mentor? What makes a good door opener?
12:39 – Why do people resist mentoring?
17:16 – How do you build rapport with mentees?
20:40 – How do you connect better with mentees?
The Gears in Motion podcast aims to encourage the next generation of professionals in STEM by uncovering the stories and barriers faced in the industry and provoke thought around how to drive careers in these spaces.
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Executive Director & Producer: Michael Boone
Regine is a Transportation Executive with a long record of leadership and excellence. Regine uses her professional success to enrich her life and others’ through creative and philanthropic initiatives in the US and Haiti. She seeks to sustain her Joy and live with Purpose.
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