On this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Sean Littman sits down with Karen Goetsch, Executive Director of Be a Mentor, to explore what it takes to grow a mentoring organization while staying rooted in relationships.
Founded in 1992 by Karen’s father, Be a Mentor began as a hands-on vocational training class and evolved into a formal one-on-one mentoring organization. Today, the organization pairs trusted adults with young people who need consistent support, guidance, and someone in their corner.
Karen shares her path into leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the organization adapted during a moment of disruption, and what she’s learned about leading with a people-first mindset while planning for long-term sustainability.
Be a Mentor is a youth mentoring organization founded in 1992 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization focuses on pairing young people with trusted adult mentors in consistent, one-on-one relationships that provide support, guidance, and stability.
Originally rooted in vocational education, Be a Mentor has grown into a multi-program organization serving youth both locally and nationwide through in-person and virtual mentoring. Their work is grounded in the belief that even one committed adult relationship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life.
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