Webinar: Mentoring Through the Eyes of a Senior Mentor
January 14, 2025, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Eastern
Wisdom and Impact in Supporting Military Families
Join us this January as we celebrate Mentor Month with an insightful panel discussion featuring seasoned military mentors. This webinar will explore the profound impact of mentorship on children from military families who have experienced the loss of a loved one in service. Through the eyes of senior mentors, we'll dive into the unique challenges and rewards of guiding the next generation. Whether you're a current mentor, someone interested in becoming one, or simply curious about the powerful role mentorship plays in healing, this panel will provide valuable perspectives and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from those who have walked the path of mentorship with empathy, dedication, and wisdom.
Panelists: Terrance Baptiste, Stephanie Webb, LJ Freeland, MJ Harris, Jay Hufford, and John Kirkendall
This webinar is presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®.
Facilitator
Karl Hillway
Karl Hillway is the Military Mentor Manager at TAPS. A former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Karl came to TAPS in 2011 as a Military Mentor. After the Army and multiple deployments, his service turned toward supporting children and teenagers. Prior to joining TAPS, he served as an elementary and middle school teacher and coach. In his role at TAPS, Karl continues to support children and teens who have lost a military or veteran loved one by growing the Military Mentor program and supporting the mentors and survivors in his care. He holds a bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of California Los Angeles, a Master of Business Administration, an M.S. in science and technology management, and graduate certificates in project management, leadership and management.
About the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®
The TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is positioned to be the national and worldwide leader in training and education for bereavement professionals, bereaved individuals, and grieving military, veteran and civilian families. The Institute serves as a resource and training center, providing a hub for high-quality collaboration among professionals working in the field of grief and loss.
The Institute is where practical information on coping with loss are accessible for all who seek current strategies, the most effective tools, and best practices for supporting those who are grieving and those who serve the grieving.
The Institute provides workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and more to educate caregivers, mental health professionals, clergy, funeral directors, casualty officers, the bereaved themselves, and so many others on the best ways to travel the grief journey.
TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is located at TAPS Headquarters, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Email us at Institute@taps.org or give us a call at 800-959-8277 (TAPS) with any questions.