Mentor Application

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Thank you for your interest in participating in the NEXUS Class of 2020. NEXUS Mentors are experienced leaders within their profession or/and community and whose character and commitment, we would like to see “duplicated” in the next generation. As part of the application process, we are asking you to answer the mentor questionnaire no later than July 20. The questionnaire will be key in matching you to your ideal protégé. It is important to the process to answer the questions as thoroughly as possible as well as be fully committed to the expectations outlined in the questionnaire. You will be contacted via email later this summer.

The mission of NEXUS is to encourage and equip the next generation of leaders for Memphis through proven mentoring, teaching, and service. To the best of your ability, can you commit yourself to the following expectations to ensure your leadership development in the upcoming NEXUS Class of 2020.

To attend the Opening Retreat on August 24, 2019; 8:30am-4:30pm
To fulfill the $500 Tuition Fee
To complete the assigned curriculum. (including books, articles, TED Talks, etc.)
To meet individually once per month with your Mentor/Protégé
To complete one Service Project organized and agreed upon by the NEXUS Class. (3-4 hour commitment)
To attend at least seven of the nine Thursday evening speaker sessions.Dinner sessions begin with dinner at 5:30pm and ends promptly at 8pm.

The session dates are as follows:

  • September 5, 2019
  • October 3, 2019
  • November 7, 2019
  • December 5, 2019
  • January 11, 2020-NEXUS IN MOTION
  • February 6, 2020
  • March 5, 2020
  • April 2, 2020
  • May 7, 2020-GRADUATION
Yes, at this time my schedule allows for my availably of the above requirements.Not at this time

MENTOR Questionnaire

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Announcements

  • NEXUS Class of 2020 Speakers Announced

    We are excited to announce the below leaders as session speakers for the NEXUS Class of 2020. Speakers will share insight on leadership topics each month. Monthly sessions meet from 5:30-8pm at Second Presbyterian Church, 4055 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. Alumni are invited to attend. NEXUS IN MOTION will take place on Saturday morning in January and all NEXUS alumni are invited to join the Class of 2020.

    September 5, 2019 / MEMPHIS / James Armfield / Director / NEXUS CONNECT
    & Larry Jensen / President & CEO / Commercial Advisors, LLC / The Memphis Mentoring Awards will be announced

    October 3, 2019 / PLANNING / Donald Comer / Staff Vice President / Operations Analysis / FedEx Corporation

    November 7, 2019 / COMMUNICATING / Emily Callahan / Chief Marketing & Experience Officer / ALSAC / St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

    December 5, 2019 / MOTIVATING / Danielle Lombard-Sims / Senior Vice President / Chief Human Resources Officer / Regional One Health

    January 11, 2020 / NEXUS IN MOTION at Church Health, Crosstown / DREAMING / Dr. Scott Morris / Founder / CEO / Church Health

    February 6, 2020 / ETHICAL DECISION MAKING / George Robertson / Senior Pastor / Second Presbyterian Church

    March 5, 2020 / FOCUSING / Jay Papasan / Author / Executive & Corporate Speaker

    April 2, 2020 / LEADING THROUGH CHANGE / Beverly Robertson / President & CEO / Greater Memphis Chamber

    May 7, 2020 / GRADUATION / BUILDING / Lee Harris / Mayor / Shelby County

  • Congratulations to the NEXUS Class of 2019

    Congratulations to the NEXUS Class of 2019! The mentors and protégés listed below are leaders who are motivated to lead our city and are sure to positively impact the next generation.
    MENTORS-
    Lynn Ballinger, Teresa Blanton, Albert Carrathers, Kim Cherry, Mia Condon, Hayley Daniel, Orin Davidson, Ottie Dixon, Amy Beth Dudley, Rebecca Dupuy, Carlo Foster, Eleanor French, Ed Garrison, Carol Gaudino, Annette Hawkins, Deborah Hester Harrison, Adella Heard, Art Heun, Bliss Hicky, Lionel Hollins, Teresa Jenkins, Stephen Kelley, Drayton Mayers, Tarrin McGhee, Kevin Nowin, Randy Odom, Larry Papasan, Billie Jo Parker, Lesley Patel, Don Riley, Lisa Smith, Sally Summerlin, Kent Walker, Katie West, Lewis Williamson, Bob Willumsen, Kem Wilson and Courtney Winter

    PROTÉGÉS
    Taryn Burgess, Brandon Byrd, Jim Calhoun, Corbin Carpenter, Trey Carroll, Jill Coleraine, Mike Davis, Terrance Davis, Daniel Farrow, Dana Gatewood, Pedro Gonzalez, Mia Hamilton, Mike Hammond, Melody Holt, Bianca Jackson, Laquita Johnson, Nate Jones, Gracie Leathers, Devin Marmon, Bethany McRae, McKenzie Nash, Danae Pacileo, Angela Paige, Luka Perkovic, Taylor Perry, Rodrick Selmon, Marisa Simonetti, Carol Smith, Amy Strickland, Cathryn Tagle, Jermaine Taylor, Jordana Walls-Smith, Randall Weatherall, Amanda Wiig, Ashlei Williams, and Daniel Wynn

  • Mentor Recruitment Underway for NEXUS Class of 2020

    Mentor Recruitment for the NEXUS Class of 2020 is currently taking place. Mentor applications will be accepted through July 20. Interested mentor candidates please complete an application at www.nexusleaders.org. As we recruit, we will continue to search for experienced, proven leaders to duplicate and young, emerging leaders to develop through mentor-ship, relationship and interactive teaching.
    All participants are considered and approved by the NEXUS Board of Directors. Applicants will be contacted later this summer with additional information and please save the date for our Opening Retreat on August 24.
    Contact NEXUS at heather@nexusleaders.org or 901.531-6171 if you have any technical difficulties or have any questions.

  • NEXUS Shares About Mentoring

    NEXUS Board Chairman and NEXUS Mentor Bathsheba Sams and NEXUS Protege, Class of 2017 Brooke Jones recently participated on a panel facilitated by Heather Hunt, NEXUS Director on Mentoring and the Mentor/Protege Relationship at the Junior League of Memphis Women’s Summit.

  • NEXUS Featured in the Commercial Appeal’s Giving Back Column

    Special thanks to cityCurrent for featuring NEXUS in the Commercial Appeal’s Giving Back Column. To read more CLICK HERE.

  • NEXUS IN MOTION

    The NEXUS IN MOTION event offered members of the NEXUS Network the opportunity to network, take-aways from table discussions, and to be inspired by a leader like Terri Freeman, President of the National Civil Rights Museum. Ms. Freeman spoke on of the topic of “Leading Through Change”.

  • NEXUS Volunteers in Memphis

    Members of the NEXUS Class of 2019 partnered with New Memphis and volunteered at Promise Academy-Hollywood and KIPP Memphis Academy Elementary.

Upcoming Events

August 24, 2019 - August 24, 2019
NEXUS Class of 2020 Opening Retreat

The NEXUS Class of 2020 will kick-off the NEXUS experience with the Opening Retreat on August 24, 8:30am-4:30pm at For The

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June 13, 2019 - June 13, 2019
NEXUS Class of 2019 Graduation with Bill Rhodes as Keynote Speaker

The NEXUS Class of 2019 recently graduated, NEXUS has now over 900 principle-centered leader graduates equip to lead our

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Testimonials

  • Bethany McRae, NEXUS protege talks about her experience.

    Bethany McRae

  • NEXUS protege Amy Strickland talks about her experience in the class of 2019.

    NEXUS protege Amy

  • NEXUS Protege/Mentor-Jill & Hayley

    NEXUS Protege/Mentor-Jill & Hayley

  • Hayley Daniels, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019

    “The NEXUS Leadership program is like no other leadership program in the Memphis area. I had the honor and privilege to form a very deep bond with my protégé. I have learned so much from not only my protégé but also the other members of our class and the wonderful speakers. The camaraderie among the group is indescribable and the networking and volunteer opportunities have been invaluable.” Hayley Daniel, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019, Senior Director, Direct Marketing, ALSAC/St. Jude

  • Angela Paige, NEXUS Protege, Class of 2019

    “I have truly enjoyed my experience with NEXUS. Every NEXUS sponsored event left me feeling inspired to positively influence my corner of the world. From the genuine connections with other participants to the monthly meetings focusing on universal leadership challenges, NEXUS succeeded in equipping me as a leader.” Angela Paige, NEXUS Protégé, Class of 2019, Project Manager Technical, Baptist Memorial Health Care

  • Billie Jo Parker, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019

    “I have really enjoyed NEXUS this year and am honored to have been involved in the program. It is refreshing to know that there is a future generation of leaders in this city that are dedicated and passionate to serve their community. NEXUS provides the tools needed to further their success.” Billie Jo Parker, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019, Senior Managing Director, Private Client Experience & Operations, Renasant Bank

  • Laquita Johnson, NEXUS Protege, Class of 2019

    "Being in the NEXUS program reaffirmed that successful individuals are ordinary individuals, like myself, who had a dream & surrounded themselves with like-minded individuals who helped them to reach their goals & develop their potential. I learned that successful individuals don’t take no for an answer, remain persistent, seek opportunities, & most importantly, find themselves a mentor.” Laquita Johnson, NEXUS Protégé, Class of 2019, Student Affairs Coord., Grizzlies Prep

  • Lisa Smith, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019

    “This experience has shown me that every journey is a story worth sharing, be it the choices we’ve made, obstacles we’ve overcome, and even the missteps along the way. To a young professional, my journey may provide them with valuable lessons and nuggets of wisdom.” NEXUS has helped me realize the value in sharing my story! Lisa Smith, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019, Organizational Effectiveness Consultant, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

  • McKenzie Nash, NEXUS Protege, Class of 2019

    “I am so grateful for my experiences in the NEXUS program, from the lifelong relationships I have built with my Mentor and Protégé class to the engaging, invaluable Speaker Sessions from Leaders across the City of Memphis. I will use the advice I have been given in my personal and professional life. If you have the opportunity to be a part of NEXUS take it!” McKenzie Nash, NEXUS Protégé, Class of 2019, Human Resources Generalist, International Paper

  • Drayton Mayers, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019

    My NEXUS experience has given me great hope for our community and has re-energized me to, “be the change I want to see happen!” #betterispossible Drayton Mayers, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2019 President & Owner, TeamLogic IT