Mentor Circles

Growth comes from connecting with the right people—those who challenge, inspire, and support you. Mentor Circles provide an opportunity to learn, connect, and thrive within a community of like-minded individuals ready to help each other succeed.

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What Are Mentor Circles?

Mentor Circles are peer groups where your journey takes flight. These gatherings are designed to support you as you navigate your career, offering a chance to build confidence, share your own experiences, and ask the questions that matter most to you.

Happening once a month and open to anyone in the Bletchley community, each session dives into a fresh career-focused theme, giving you actionable takeaways and new perspectives to move forward.

Led by experienced mentors, these sessions are more than just advice—they’re conversations. Whether you're looking for guidance, inspiration, or just a supportive space to explore your next move, Mentor Circles are here for you.

Why Join a Mentor Circle?

  • Mentorship That Matters:
    Each circle is led by mentors who are passionate about helping you succeed, offering personalized advice and encouragement.
  • Engaged Community:
    The power of the circle lies in its participants. Surround yourself with individuals eager to share knowledge, collaborate, and grow alongside you.
  • Real Results:
    Whether you’re working on technical skills, navigating a career transition, or simply seeking advice, Mentor Circles provide the tools and network you need to thrive.

How It Works

  1. Join Our Community
    Become a part of the Bletchley community by signing up here. Once you’ve joined, you’ll gain access to our newsletter and Discord server, where all Mentor Circle updates and announcements are shared.
  2. Sign Up for a Circle
    Registration opens two weeks ahead of each session. We’ll send out an email with a simple sign-up form to secure your spot. Themes for each session vary, so you can choose the ones that align with your career needs and goals.
  3. Circle Up!
    Show up ready to participate! Mentor Circles are 75-minute sessions designed to be interactive and conversational. You’ll hear from experienced mentors, share your own insights, and connect with others navigating their careers.
  4. Stay in the Loop for the Next One
    Can’t make it this time? No worries. Mentor Circles happen monthly, and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming sessions through our Discord server and newsletter.

Upcoming Mentor Circles

February 25 at 7pm ET (4pm PT)
Networking That Works
Sign-ups open February 11

March 25 at 7pm ET (4pm PT)
Navigating Career Transitions
Sign-ups open March 11

Interested? Join the community to get notified when sign-ups open!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Featured Mentors

Mentors are seasoned industry experts with a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Aaron Dantley

Lead Data Engineer at Kforce (current), Deloitte, Accenture

Edward Heaver

Software Engineer at JustPark (current), Appsec Phoenix

Kelley Chaplain

Software Engineer Lead at Citibank (current)

Jose Alba

Data Analyst at Amazon.com, Inc. (current), Azusa Pacific University

Lucas Kuenneke

Engineering Manager at Various (current)

Giovanni Difeterici

VP of Product at Flatiron School (current)

Cernan Bernardo

Lead Frontend Engineer at Requis, Inc. (current), Flatiron School

Faris Aziz

Engineering Manager & Frontend SME at Navro, Fiit, FX Digital

Matt Cassara

Senior Frontend Engineer at Boom & Bucket (current), Flatiron School

Tyler Sloan

Senior Software Engineer at Self-Employed (current), Inside Real Estate, BoomTown

Matthew Jackson

Senior Software Engineer at Freelance (current), AllTrails, Publicis Media

Daven Prashar Savoie

DevOps Engineer at Open Source (current), Origin Digital, Kure

Erica Lehotzky

Software Engineer at Whisker (current), Meta

Megan Mueller

Senior Experience Designer at Self-Employed (current), WeWork, Peloton

Carla Stickler

Web Engineer at Spotify (current), G2, Bubble

Ravi Dahiya

Head of Data Science at EXL Service (current), Nielsen Media

Olivia Kasten

Software Engineer at Betterment (current), Colgate-Palmolive

Chris Vannoy

Founder at Axiomatic Consulting (current), Gannett, Angie's List, Sigstr, Terminus

Giovanni Montoya

Product Designer (UX/UI Design) at SkySolutions at GWU (current), Kodak, Apple, Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

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