Council Connections: Marty Jones and Angelica Kendrick
For Marty Jones and Angelica Kendrick, being anything short of friends was never an option. "Shortly after our first meeting, I knew that this connection would endure beyond a year," said Kendrick. Jones and Kendrick are one of five mentorship pairs who successfully completed the 2022-2023 World Affairs Council mentorship program. This program pairs young professionals with members of the Council's Board of Directors and Advisory Council, fostering bonds that often extend well beyond the program's nine-month duration. New Restaurants, and a New Perspective Jones, a partner at the Holmes Organization Private Client Group, was chosen as Kendrick's mentor
World Affairs Council of Jacksonville Mentorship Program Celebrates Midway Milestone
On January 25, participants in the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville mentorship program, a unique offering of the Council EDGE young professional membership level, gathered at Intuition Ale Works’ Rooftop Beer Garden to celebrate the midway point of the yearlong program. Both mentors and mentees reflected on the impact the program has had on their lives, exchanged laughs, and planned the remainder of their mentorship year. Council EDGE is a World Affairs Council program that aims to provide opportunities for young professionals (ages 21-40) to develop a greater understanding of the world while connecting with peers who share an