Mentors
The application for our 2026 Mentorship Program is open! If you’re interested in volunteering, please submit your information here.
Mentees
Applications for our 2026 Mentorship Program will be open March 1, 2026 – March 7, 2026. Please check back for the application link during that period.
Guidance can make all the difference in your professional journey. In keeping with our mission of “Connecting the dots across kids and family media,” CMA offers a 7 month Mentorship Program dedicated to helping our members lead, innovate, and make their mark in children’s media!
Our program creates meaningful connections within our membership community and across the broader children’s and family media industry. We believe mentorship works both ways. Veterans and newcomers alike bring valuable perspectives. The best relationships happen when both people show up ready to learn, share honestly, and challenge each other.
We foster two dynamic styles of mentorship – Collaborative Groups and 1-on-1 Mentorship Pairings:
Collaborative Groups bring together 1 mentor with a group of mentees around a topic or professional area. These groups provide an opportunity to learn from your peers as well as your mentor in a collaborative setting.
1-on-1 Mentorship Pairings bring together 1 mentor and 1 mentee. The pairings aim to provide mentees with focused guidance in their careers and professional endeavors.
Check out this year’s talented mentors with expertise across the spectrum of the children’s media industry:
Corey Nascenzi, Director of Mentorship
Danielle Tulchinsky, 2025 Mentorship Manager
Allison Boucher, Coordinator
Janet Liu, Coordinator
Noelle Scindian, Coordinator
We’re here to help, so if you have any questions, please e-mail us any time at mentorship@childrensmediaassociation.org.
