Coming Soon!
2025 Women Data Professionals
Mentoring Program
We are very excited for our fourth year offering women the opportunity to participate in the EDM Council’s Women Data Professionals Mentoring Program! This year the Program will be offered in 3 regions – North America, APAC and EMEA – making it more accessible to the entire WDP Global Community. We will be sending the invitation to register for the Program in January.
Program Details:
The Program will bring together groups of mentees and mentors into small teams that will meet virtually four times during the spring. Participants will commit to 5-6 hours over the course of four months from March to June. The program will also include an inclusive wrap-up event in June where all participants are welcomed to share thoughts, feedback and ideas for future programs.
Eligibility for Mentees:
- Women who have work experience and have a desire to learn from their peers
- Attendance at a mandatory prep session
Eligibility for Mentors:
- Women and men with 20+ years of work experience
- Attendance at a mandatory prep session
All women data professionals will be welcome to apply – no need to be a member of EDM WDP (of course, we encourage you to join WDP)! More to come in January 2025!
We look forward to having you join us.
-WDP Mentoring Team
The Women Data Professionals (WDP) Mentoring Program has a proven track record of lasting impact on past participants, empowering them to excel in their career. See what former participants shared about their experience:
- A transformative experience fostering leadership, resilience, and strategic thinking
- An opportunity to reassess career aspirations and goals
- Enhanced confidence and support to advance career goals
- Gained wisdom in navigating corporate politics
- Acquired a new perspective leading to board membership
The WDP Mentoring Program provides an environment of trust and candid dialogue where professionals can delve into professional challenges. With the guidance of mentors and peers, mentees gain insights on how to navigate, respond, and steer towards positive outcomes. We are so pleased to offer this opportunity to ALL women data professionals – whether or not you are a member of the EDM Council’s Women Data Professionals group.
Program Details:
The Program assembles small, virtual teams of mentees and mentors, meeting four times over 3-4 months. Each session culminates in a wrap-up event where all participants are welcome to share thoughts, feedback, and ideas for future programs.
See FAQs for more information.
Testimonials about the Mentoring Program
- “My mentors have been supportive and encouraging, helping me navigate challenging situations and achieve my career goals. Their guidance has been invaluable.” – Nichole Nobbman, Orion Advisor Solutions | VP of Business Intelligence
- “I was excited to have this opportunity to serve as a mentor and pay it forward with newer data management professionals.” – Robin Doherty, Wells Fargo | Data Management Manager
- “It’s been such an honor to be a mentor to, and learn from, such an impressive group of leaders. This is an exceptional program, and I am excited to continue to support any way I can.” – Mark Carsen, Protiviti | Managing Director
- “The Mentoring Program has given me the opportunity to learn from the experiences of my mentors and fellow mentees to help navigate my career as a woman in data and analytics.” – Nageen Moghaddam, Protiviti | Data & Analytics Manager
