Mentoring Wayne’s Emerging Leaders (Mentoring WEL)
2024 Mentoring WEL graduate, Camerin O'Bryan (Reliant Community Credit Union) receives completion certificate from mentor Diane Devlin, Director of Wayne County Public Health.
Mentoring Wayne’s Emerging Leaders is an educational and mentoring program for current professionals working in Wayne County. It is designed to help participants gain knowledge and experience, while expanding their network of contacts and relationships throughout the County. They will gain an inside look into Wayne County and what makes it work and succeed. They will meet community leaders and learn how these individuals navigate the challenges of their positions.
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This year’s cohort will be selected from those nominated by their employers or advocates who see the participant as an individual with potential to take on future leadership roles within their organization or the County. Participants should have a strong interest in and commitment to Wayne County, as well as the desire to be a leader.
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The program will run from September 2025 through June of 2026. It will include a series of educational programs about Wayne County, its history, governmental structure, current leadership, economy, healthcare network, not-for-profit agencies, public safety response system, infrastructure and agriculture.
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In addition, participants will be paired with a mentor who is an experienced leader in the County. To find out more information about the Mentoring WEL program, to make a nomination or to ask about serving as a Mentor, please contact the Director of Mentoring WEL, Bob Oaks. Nominations are encouraged to be made ASAP, with a final deadline of August 15, 2025.
Click here to view the invitation to the Mentoring WEL program
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Click here to nominate a future leader for the Mentoring WEL program.
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Click here to download the Employer Agreement Form to accompany the nomination
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Click Here for the Mentoring WEL Tentative Schedule for 2025 - 2026
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Click here to download an informational brochure about the Mentoring WEL program.
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Mentoring WEL Is Also Looking for the Next Group of Mentors
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Mentoring WEL is seeking volunteer mentors who are willing to commit 4-5 hours per month to work one-on-one with a young Wayne County professional who has been nominated by their employer to participate in the program.
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​​The program has been designed for emerging leaders already working within our agencies, businesses, and organizations. Our focus is to connect, educate, and inspire the next generation of county leaders. Each participant will be paired with a mentor who will serve as a one-on-one resource to grow each participant’s knowledge of leadership.
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Mentor Responsibilities
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Have regular in-person, phone, or Zoom meetings with your mentee to answer questions, share experiences, and give direction and support
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Invite your mentee to experience some of your community involvement (volunteer organizations, service organizations, professional meetings if appropriate)
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Attend occasional program meetings with mentees and other mentors
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Help your mentee develop their leadership and professional skills
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Receive employer approval for your participation (if required)​​