Featured Mentors for February 2025

Are you interested in growing a professional network while you're still a student? Then consider connecting with one of these humanities grads.

The University of Georgia Mentor Program pairs current students with over 5,000 professional mentors.  I have highlighted three mentors below who are currently accepting mentees.

To get paired up, create a student account here.

ENGLISH

Heather Skyler | BA in English Literature and Creative Writing and an MFA in Creative Writing-Fiction | Director of Communications for the Office of Instruction | University of Georgia | Writer with over 20 years of professional experience along with two published novels and essays featured in national publications. Interested in helping students explore industry trends, sharing personal experiences, work/life balance, and other issues.

HISTORY

Kate Dahlstrand | BA, MA, and Ph.D. in History | Team Chief, Research & Books | Army University Press | Experienced Historian with a demonstrated history of working in the military industry. Skilled in Research, Writing, Teaching, Military History, and Historiography. Interested in helping students navigate time management, pursuing advanced degrees, choosing academic versus the private sector, and other issues.

PHILOSOPHY

Liz Quilliams | BA Philosophy and Graduation Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership | Sales Development Representative | Evertrue | Impact driven sales professional with experience working in fundraising for nonprofits who now works in software sales and helps nonprofits innovate their donor management systems. Interested in helping students navigate the job search process, networking, transitioning to life after college, and other issues.