Mentorship is Key to Fighting Professional Loneliness in COVID-19

The role of a mentor is simple at its foundations. We draw on our years of experience to provide support, encouragement, and guidance to our younger peers. When our proteges feel uncertain or alone, we’re poised to offer a push in the right direction or a supportive word; when they accomplish their professional goals, we cheer beside them to celebrate the win. In turn, mentees challenge us to look outside the bounds of our experience to explore new possibilities and ideas. It’s a useful connection for seasoned and rising professionals alike during normal times — but now, faced as we