{"id":276,"date":"2026-06-10T16:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T20:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/students\/?page_id=276"},"modified":"2026-09-19T22:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T02:15:09","slug":"mentorship-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/students\/by-program\/bs-hotel-administration\/mentorship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Student Mentorship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><\/head><body><div class=\"intro-text global-spacing--3x dotted-line-start\">\n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Dedicated to pairing incoming Nolan School students with mentors committed to supporting and empowering them at Cornell.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"list-featured-text global-margin--10x text-margin-reset bg--clear\" id=\"vision-mission-and-values\">\n  <div class=\"grid-container\">\n    <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n      <div class=\"cell medium-6\">\n        <div class=\"list-featured-text--text\">\n          <h2>Vision, mission and values<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"global-spacing--1x\">\n            <div class=\"intro-text\">\n              <p>At the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nolan School<\/span><\/span>, mentorship and community play an important role in the student experience. We are guided by a shared vision, mission, and set of values that shape how we support students, foster meaningful connections, and help every Hotelie thrive at Cornell and beyond.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"cell medium-6\">\n\n                      <h3>Our vision<\/h3>\n                          <p><\/p><p>All Nolan students will reach their potential and thrive at Cornell and beyond.<\/p>\n\n                                  <h3>Our mission<\/h3>\n                          <p><\/p><p>To empower Nolan School students to succeed by fostering vibrant engagement within the school community. The program helps students find their path through thoughtful mentorship, meaningful opportunities and resources, and activities that support their needs.<\/p>\n\n                                  <h3>Our values<\/h3>\n                          <p><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hospitality<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Empowerment<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Engagement<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Prosperity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n                      \n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-profiles featured-profiles--condensed  section-heading--wrap bg--clear\">\n          <div class=\"section-heading__title\">\n                          <h2>Executive board members<\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n      <div class=\"grid-container text-margin-reset global-spacing--4x\">\n        <ul>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gavin-Ross-Headshot-scaled-e1756479323458-150x150-1.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Gavin Ross.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/gr353\/\">Gavin Ross &rsquo;26<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>President, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lance-Zeligson-Headshot-270x300-1.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Lance Zeligson.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/laz38\/\">Lance Zeligson &rsquo;27<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>Executive VP, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Clevenger_Amelia_Headshot-263x300-1.png\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Amelia Clevenger.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/aac242\/\">Amelia Clevenger &rsquo;27<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>VP of Mentor Development, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Shahidas-Professional-Photo-copy-270x300-1.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Shahida Folkes.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/sf652\/\">Shahida Folkes &rsquo;28<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>VP of External Relations, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lillian-Hammam-515x520-1-515x500.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Headshot of Lillian Hammam.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/lkh48\/\">Lillian Hammam &rsquo;27<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>Co-Chair, Nolan Student Advisory Board; VP of Events, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Buzies-Headshot-150x150-1.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Buzmael Joanus.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/bwl27\/\">Buzmael Joanus &rsquo;28<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>VP of Mentee Development, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cathy-website-300x300-1-e1789872299855.png\" width=\"229\" height=\"251\" alt=\"Cathy Mao &rsquo;27.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/cm2256\/\">Cathy Mao &rsquo;27<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>Nolan Student Advisory Board; VP of Programs, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <article class=\"profile profile--featured \">\n    <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 7\/5\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/reilly-won-headshot-270x300-1-e1789871397674.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"254\" alt=\"Reilly Won &rsquo;28.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n                        <\/figure>\n\n    <h3><a class=\"stylized-link--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/profiles\/rw725\/\">Reilly Won &rsquo;28<\/a><\/h3>\n        <span>VP of Marketing, Hotel Student Mentor Executive Board<\/span>\n    \n    <\/article>\n            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"sock-cta global-padding--10x bg--tone\" id=\"get-involved\">\n  <div class=\"grid-container\">\n    <div class=\"sock-cta__text text-margin-reset\">\n      \n      <h2>Get involved<\/h2>\n\n              <div class=\"global-spacing--1x intro-text\">\n          <p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p>All new <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration<\/span><\/span> students are eligible to connect with a mentor, and returning students are encouraged to give back by serving as mentors. We welcome all students to participate in program events, explore available resources, and connect with our community for support.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"global-spacing--3x\">\n          <ul class=\"btn-row\">\n                          <li><a href=\"mailto:hsmp@cornell.edu\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn\">Questions? 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