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Our mentoring platform keeps expanding with new mentors, students, and resources. Check out the latest updates!

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10/21/24

Tony has joined the Sparks Mentorship Program as a mentor with over 25 years of leadership experience including senior executive roles in supply chain and finance.

Welcome Tony Caspio!

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9/30/24

Steve is the latest addition to our growing list of Sparks mentors! Steve brings a significant amount of experience in business, supply chain management and entrepreneurship.

Welcome Steve Weinstein!

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8/1/24

As the original student mentored before SetFire or Sparks even existed, Nhi brings invaluable insight to our board, aiding the growth of the Sparks Mentorship Program. Additionally, her perspective will help SetFire continue to impact its broader member base through its broader service offering.

Nhi Pham Joins Board

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6/7/24

We are excited to announce the launch of Merlin, our new AI mentorship assistant, for students in the Sparks Mentorship Program. Merlin is specially customized for each student's unique context, profile, and mentorship goals. This innovative tool is designed to support and guide students in their growth and development between their monthly meetings with their Sparks Mentor.

Introducing Merlin!

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10/14/24

Bill has joined the Sparks Mentorship Program as a mentor. Bill brings almost 40 years of strong consumer packaged goods experience including being the former President & COO of Coca-Cola Consolidated.

Welcome Bill Elmore!

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9/26/24

Logan is a Business Management sophomore at University of Tennessee, Knoxville and is our most recent addition to the Sparks Mentorship Program!

Welcome Logan B.!

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7/1/24

Macy, a student at the University of Tennessee majoring in Marketing with a minor in Retail Management, has just been accepted into the Sparks Mentoring Program. She will soon be matched with a mentor. Welcome, Macy!

Welcome Macy V.!

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5/31/24

Eddie has joined our Sparks Mentorship program as a mentor and brings significant experience in various areas of business operations.

Welcome Eddie McClure!

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10/2/24

We have launched a forum on Discord where students can interact! It includes channels for their various majors and colleges. This will provide another valuable way to help our students grow.

Sparks Forum Launched

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9/24/24

Margaret is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and is majoring in Accounting. She is our our most recent addition to the Sparks Mentorship Program. Welcome Margaret!

Welcome Margaret R.!

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6/21/24

Turk has joined our Sparks Mentorship Program as a mentor and brings a wide array of knowledge and experience from many domains as a serial entrepreneur and speaker.

Welcome Turk Akbay!

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5/24/24

Ana has joined our Sparks Mentorship program as a mentor and brings a significant amount of leadership, business and sustainability expertise to our program!

Welcome Ana Fernandez!

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