What a month! March was Women’s History Month, and there was so much to celebrate. For Woman to Woman Mentoring, March was extra special. From our signature fundraising event, Clutch the Future Purse Auction, to being recognized as “Organization of the Year,” we have been humbled by the recognition and praise and want to get you caught up!  We started off the month with being invited to Winchester Hall for a Women’s History Month Proclamation hosted by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and the Frederick County Commission for Women. We were elated to be part of this experience and to sta ..read more

By: Shana Knight My name is Shana Knight and I was part of the Woman to Woman Mentoring 2018-19 cohort. Prior to starting the program, I was in an interesting period of my life as I became new mother and felt that I had a brand-new meaning to life. I wanted to be more for my daughter, and I wanted to make sure that I had a plan to excel and grow professionally. I struggled with confidence, the ability to advocate for myself and I did not understand my value and worth. As I embarked on my personal development journey, I applied for Woman to Woman Mentoring. In my initial interview with Woman to ..read more

Unity Campaign is coming up and we are so honored to be a partnering organization for another year! Unity Campaign runs from March 6-20, 2024, and is a great way to get everyone involved! This is a chance to support your community. From donating to attending an event, grabbing some yummy treats at a restaurant, or becoming a fundraiser yourself. The possibilities are endless!   W2WM has put together a little toolkit to provide you with information on how to support W2WM and how to become a fundraiser yourself!  Matching Sponsors for the Unity Campaign:  Ausherman Family Fo ..read more

Written by: Jenna Kahn Many times when we think of a mentoring relationship, we picture clearly defined roles: there is a mentor who is imparting their wisdom and knowledge, and there is a mentee absorbing what the mentor shares. In reality, the lines are much blurrier! A mentor and a mentee’s relationship is symbiotic at its core. Both individuals benefit from the exchange of ideas and support. While there may be specific boundaries that dictate the nature of the pairing, the ebb and flow of teaching and learning is what makes the relationship dynamic and, ultimately, most rewarding. In my jo ..read more

Over 350 women have served as mentors, with some returning year after year for a new mentee match.  W2WM invites women with all kinds of personal and professional backgrounds to serve as mentors.  A diverse mentor pool greatly increases the chance of a strong match for each mentee.  Each year we strive to have our most diverse mentor pool yet, and we welcome all women to reach out to learn more about becoming a mentor!   CORE Mentee Ashley shares about her mentor, “It was a great experience learning from and getting to know such an accomplished professional. I feel lik ..read more

WE LOVE MENTORING (not surprising we know!) and during NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH in January, we are ready to amplify the benefits of mentorship and W2WM by offering a variety of activities in and around Frederick. January is full of opportunities to engage with W2WM and our many partners in the community. With book displays and thank-a-mentor-note stations, as well as special events to highlight mentorship and community – we have something for everyone. Check out the full list of National Mentoring Month W2WM Activities: Month Long Donation Partnerships! Curious Iguana 12 N Market St | 21701 Co ..read more

Woman to Woman Mentoring is all about connections. Sometimes W2WM connects people, sometimes volunteers connect people to W2WM, and sometimes people happen upon W2WM. Research says that someone needs to hear information seven times before they act on it, and Ellen was no exception. In Ellen’s story, we’ll get a glance at how one interaction changed the way she lived, worked, and made connections in Frederick and how W2WM was at the center of all of it.   Ellen grew up in Montgomery County. After working with an architecture firm in the Frederick area and living in the area, Ellen dec ..read more

Giving Tuesday (November 28, 2023) Giving Tuesday is all about celebrating each and every single act of generosity we have to offer. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, or showing up for an issue or people we care about, we each have something to contribute. Identify your gifts, pick a cause that gets you fired up, and give back – not just today but every day. W2WM wanted to provide some ways that you can give or share our mission this Giving Tuesday! Social Media: Social media is a powerful tool, as we all know, but sometimes it can be confusing to know what to say or w ..read more

The fall and winter months can be hard. With the cold weather coming and less daylight, it can be difficult to find the motivation to take care of all the things you have on your plate let alone take care of yourself. Keep in mind the practice that “you cannot drink from an empty cup”. This winter Woman to Woman Mentoring wants to remind you of how important it is to make self-care a priority, even when it seems time-consuming, hard, and selfish.   Taking care of yourself can look different for everyone, but we have created some top items to think about as we move into the colder sea ..read more

Woman to Woman Mentoring is pleased to announce Amanda Whitener as the new Executive Director. We are thrilled to incorporate her strengths and fresh perspective toward our strategic goals!   Amanda shares, “I have been dedicated to serving the needs of others for as long as I can remember. From my youngest days of washing dishes in my parents’ restaurant, I have taken extreme pride in helping others and contributing to the impact of a job well done.”     For over 20 years, Amanda has served in STEM-focused and informal education roles, most recently as the Head of Workforce Dev ..read more