Mentors

Guide the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

Our mentors play a vital role in supporting the growth and development of those they work with. By sharing knowledge, experience, and guidance, mentors help prepare students for their professional journeys and future careers.

Become a Mentor

Why Become a Mentor

Mentorship at LA Tech creates a powerful connection between experienced professionals and emerging talent. By becoming a mentor, you help guide students as they develop career-ready skills and confidence. At the same time, mentors continue their own professional growth by strengthening leadership, communication, and coaching skills—all while contributing to a mission-driven community focused on long-term impact.

Mentorship Form

The Impact of Mentorship

Transforming lives and careers

50+

Former interns giving back to their community

1,000+

Mentees supported and guided to success

3-5

Committed hours a week. Flexible to your schedule

Join hundreds of alumni mentors shaping the future of LA’s tech community

How it Works

Complete a brief application sharing your background and interests

Attend a virtual mentor orentation session

Get matched with a mentee based on career goals and interests

Meet monthly and make a lasting impact

Apply Now

Hear From Our Mentors

Each LA Tech mentor brings a unique perspective shaped by their professional and mentorship experiences. Learn more about their stories and hear how mentoring has made an impact—both on the students they support and on their own professional growth.

Natasha_WeinsteinDawes

"Volunteering with LA Tech was a great opportunity for me to help lift up the next generation and pay it forward. My mentee inspired me with her drive and ambition, and I am incredibly grateful that I was matched with her."

- Natasha Weinstein-Dawes

Sr. Manager, Product Inclusion @ Uber

Alumni '25, Mentor since 2025

Rae_McElroy

"I chose to volunteer with LA Tech because of its clear commitment to expanding access and opportunity within the tech ecosystem, especially for emerging and nontraditional talent. Supporting scholars through a capstone-style project was incredibly rewarding, but what I found most meaningful was the opportunity to provide mentorship alongside that work. Volunteering with LA Tech was both enriching and fulfilling. Connecting with scholars on their individual journeys, helping them recognize their existing skills, and supporting their confidence aligned deeply with my own values. I strongly support LA Tech’s mission and look forward to continuing to build connections, bridge gaps, and support future cohorts."

- Rae McElroy

Founder, Principal Cybersecurity Practitioner @ CyberSloth Security & Technology

Alumni '25, Mentor since 2025

Kevin_Boyle

"Mentoring an LA Tech Scholar is an enriching experience. Like most mentorships, I learned as much from my mentee as he did from me. The LA Tech team provides a great syllabus of topics to discuss each week.

Giving back to LA and sharing my experience with a bright Scholar was fun. My mentee taught me a lot about how he and his cohorts think about and use AI. I loved sharing my industry experience to help him explore paths for his career."

- Kevin Boyle

Director, Strategic Partner Recruit @ Microsoft

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