- Overview
- Speakers
Introduction to the NERCOMP Mentorship Program
Where: Virtual
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
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Workshop Organizers: NERCOMP Mentorship Program Development Task Force
Event Overview
Learn more about the NERCOMP Mentorship Program: Rationale, Unique Components, and Outcomes! An exciting new initiative designed to foster professional growth, meaningful connections, and regional collaboration, launched in the fall of 2023.
The Mentorship Program aligns with our mission, offering members a platform to engage in ongoing learning and professional growth and highlighting our commitment to providing quality professional development opportunities and fostering a vibrant community of IT professionals.
Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the program and how you can become a Mentor, Small Group Facilitator, or Mentee!
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the rationale for the development of the NERCOMP Mentorship Program
- Describe the NERCOMP Mentorship Program, including its unique aspects
- Sign up for the NERCOMP Mentorship Program
Registration Cancelation Policy:
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Accessibility
NERCOMP strives to make its online offerings and In-person workshops accessible for all registrants. Please contact us should you have an accessibility need. We've worked to provide resources that are accessible to as many people as possible, and if you encounter any issues while attending our events, please contact us at accessibility@nercomp.org or at 860-345-2081 to request assistance.
Mark Davis
Mark Davis is an experienced IT leader, mentor, presenter, and author with vast expertise in various areas such as IT service operations, Information Security, Client Relations, Organizational Leadership, team building, and the development of strategic partnerships. He is well-versed in planning and implementing best practice methodologies, and data analysis. Mark has a wealth of experience in leading cross-functional teams to design and integrate technology solutions.
As a seasoned team builder and thought partner, Mark is dedicated to professional development, creating synergy, and fostering cultures of inclusive excellence. He is deeply committed to fostering cultures of Accessibility, Emotional Intelligence, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in order to support and uplift others. Mark actively serves on CUPA-HR, Nercomp and Swarthmore DEI committees, where he focuses on training and raising awareness about critical business practices that require DEI considerations.
Mark has been a featured presenter at Swarthmore's inclusive leadership events, as well as conferences such as NERCOMP, EDUCAUSE, and SIGUCCS.
Amy Schack
Amy Schack currently serves as the Professional Development and Member Relations Manager for the Northeast Regional Computing Program (NERCOMP). In this role, she works directly with professional development organizers to plan and execute workshops and webinars, as well as the Board of Trustees to advance the mission and vision of the organization She is also the Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee, Co-Vice-Chair of the NERCOMP Annual Conference, and Chair of the Innovation Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Mentorship Program Development Task Force and the Digital Credentials Sub-committee.
Prior to joining NERCOMP, Amy worked as the Director of Residential Life at several colleges and universities in New York. Amy holds a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Counseling from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Eastern Connecticut State University. She is also a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.