Join WIB-Pittsburgh for the next cycle of our Mentoring Circles program! Our Fall Mentoring Circles Program brings together small groups. Typically, 2–3 mentors and 3–4 mentees are placed together based on career goals, interests, and expertise. Mentees set goals and work towards a plan that is reviewed consistently with their mentors. Members of each circle meet monthly for six months, and you can join us as a mentor, mentee, or both! You must be a WIB member to participate in the Mentoring Circles program.

Program participants can be at any stage in their careers, from students to industry professionals. Mentorship topics include professional development, academia-to-industry transitions, career transitions, work/family balance, promoting women at work, managing a team, and more.

If you want to learn more about the Fall Mentoring Circles Program before committing:

1. Register for the Kick-off Event with the registration button on this page and join us to see if the program is right for you.

If you know you want to participate in the Fall Mentoring Circles Program:

1. Fill out this application form to get placed in a mentoring circle.
2. Register for the Kick-off Event using the registration button above.

You must attend this Kick-off Event to participate in the program.

Program 

5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.  Check-in and Registration
6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.  WIB and MAPS program Overview
6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Networking

Hosted by

Sri Chaparala

Sri is a Bioinformatics Analyst at the University of Pittsburgh. She has a master's in biotech and 5-8 years of mentoring experience.

Alison Gerlach

Alison is a seasoned commercial strategist with 20+ years of experience in the medical device, healthcare, and life sciences industries. She’s led marketing, commercialization, and professional education efforts at startups and global organizations, including LivaNova, Bayer, and MEDRAD.

Qianqian Liang

Qianqian is a Staff Scientist in Bioinformatics at Geisinger Hospital, working with building models to analyze big genomics datasets in hospitals and answer questions to help advance medical care.

Pricing Information

• Members: Free
• Non-members*: $15 (must be a member to participate in MAPS Programs)

*Not a Member? Click here to purchase a WIB membership and gain access to our video library, mentorship opportunities, and more.  

Please read WIB's Code of Conduct.

Note: A confirmation email will be sent after registration has been completed.  

Parking Information

Street parking is available nearby.

Public Transit Information

There are bus stops nearby at Atwood Ave. and Forbes Ave.