Program Overview

Introduction to the Community Engaged Scholars: Mentoring Network

The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) Community Engaged Scholars: Mentoring Network is dedicated to the development of researchers to create the future leaders of community-engaged research.

About the Network

The Community Engaged Scholars: Mentoring Network is designed to align with MCW's mission for community engagement. Senior faculty members with extensive experience in community engagement guide and foster capacity for MCW faculty interested in improving their scholarship tracks for community-engaged research.

Program Description

The mentoring network is designed to be an individualized experience. The time commitment for involvement in the program is decided between the participant and their mentor. Mentoring can be provided at multiple levels, ensuring participants will finish the program with a better understanding of and stronger orientation for community-engaged research.

Application Process

The application process requires participants to share their work and goals through an application form and to provide their curriculum vitae. If selected, participants will be matched with a qualified mentor who can aid in guiding their career orientation to community-engaged research.

Program Benefits

As a mentee in the Community Engaged Scholars: Mentoring Network, participants can benefit from:

• Mentoring Network cohort meetings and journal clubs, during which they learn with and from other mentees in the program
• A $1,500 budget for conferences and professional development opportunities
• An assigned mentor with significant experience in community engagement who is willing to dedicate time to their career development
• Opportunity for advanced training through the community engagement immersion program
• Practice in self-reflection through use of rubrics and assessments to track progress and identify areas for improvement
• Professional development opportunities through workshops and courses hosted by the Office of Community Engagement

Mentors

The 2019 mentors include:

• Syed Ahmed, MD, MPH, DrPH, Associate Provost & Senior Associate Dean for Community Engagement
• Leonard Egede, MD, MS
• Zeno Franco, PhD, Associate Professor
• Marlene Melzer-Lange, MD, Professor
• John Meurer, MD, MBA, Director of the Institute for Health & Equity
• David Nelson, PhD, MS, Professor
• James Sanders, MD, MPH, Associate Professor
• Staci Young, PhD, Associate Professor

Mentees

The 2019 mentees include:

• Dan Bergen, PhD, Executive Director
• Kathleen Boyle, PhD, Research Scientist II
• Michael DeBisschop, PharmD, Professor
• Jeff Fritz, PhD, MA, MS, Assistant Professor
• Mary Homan, MA, MSHCE, DrPH, Assistant Professor
• Kristina Kaljo, MA, PhD, Assistant Professor
• Heidi Keeler, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor
• Jackie Kulinski, MD, Assistant Professor
• Kajua Lor, PharmD, BCACP, Associate Professor & Founding Faculty
• John "Mac" Longo, MD, Assistant Professor
• Lindsay Nelson, PhD, Assistant Professor
• Jess Olson, PhD, Assistant Professor
• David Ombengi, PharmD, MBA, DrPH, Associate Professor
• Amy Prunuske, PhD, Faculty Curriculum Program Manager, Associate Professor
• Katherine Quinn, PhD, MA, Assistant Professor
• Leslie Ruffalo, PhD, Assistant Professor
• Ryan Spellecy, PhD, Ursula Von der Ruhr Endowed Chair of Bioethics, Associate Professor
• Andrew Yaspan, MS, Program Analyst III

Previous Mentors and Mentees

The 2018 mentors and mentees are also listed, including their names, titles, and institutions.